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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisio...
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Responsible for:
Facilitating international tax matters by spearheading legislative changes for effective cross border taxation and stakeholder engagement
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Performing secretariat roles for Kenya’s participation in all meetings dealing with international tax (OECD, UN, EARATC, ATAF)
- Providing input into the implementation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 13 (Country-by-Country Reporting) minimum standard
- Providing input into the implementation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 5 (Countering Harmful Tax Practices) minimum standard
- Providing input into processing of applications for Tax Residence Certificates
- Providing input into questionnaires, technical notes, surveys and calls for comments regarding international taxation matters.
- Draft material for Marketing and Communication Department for the media, press conferences and press briefings
- Performing Team leader roles
- Preparing monthly and quarterly performance reports for the section
- Identifying gaps in staffing and training within the team and making recommendations to the Manager
Academic qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Public Policy, Finance, Economics or related field from a recognized University
Professional Qualifications / Training
- Advanced training in International Tax.
- Post Graduate degree in Tax & Customs Administration is an added advantage.
Previous relevant work experience required
- Four (4) years of progressive work experience with at least 2 years handling international taxation matters and at-least (1) year at Supervisory role.
Competencies required for this Role
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written (English).
- Excellent supervisory skills.
- Attentive to details.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated high level of integrity.
- Effective Negotiation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of international tax issues and tax legislation.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent computer skills
- Effective problem solving and analytical skills
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Job Purpose
This role is responsible for carrying out lifestyle investigations, staff vetting and background checks in the unit.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Responsibilities
- Participate in development, review and implementation of frameworks, policies & procedures for Vetting & Lifestyle Audit unit.
- Prepare preliminary investigation reports to identify cases for Lifestyle Audit and submit to Assistant Manager for review.
- Collection & evaluation of information that will enable assessment of whether the lifestyle of the officer is consistent with the known sources of income.
- Conduct surveillance, identification and Asset tracing in respect of lifestyle audit process.
- Liaise with relevant Multi- agencies e.g. Asset Recovery Agencies/ EACC, ODPP for purpose of safeguarding and preserving illegally acquired Assets.
- Identification of other criminal actors/ associates and new leads during Lifestyle Audit process.
- Collaborate with other relevant agencies for collection of data and information related to lifestyle audits.
- Review completed Lifestyle Audit cases with necessary recommendations to the Assistant Manager for appropriate action.
- Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Assistant Manager Audit and Asset tracing
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Carry out day-to-day operations in the unit
- Implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
- Implement initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.
Working Conditions
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Law, Social Sciences, Survey and Mapping, Finance or Commerce from a recognized university
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Should be a member of a professional body recognized in Kenya
- Ethics, Certificate in Criminal/Fraud Investigations
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in similar role
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- People management skills
- Risk management and analysis
- Results driven and analytical
- Strong decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Technological ability
- Process management
- Tax business understanding
- Tax fraud and investigation
- Tax legislation
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Job Purpose
This role is responsible for conducting profile development in the unit
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Responsibilities
- Develop profiles for subjects under investigations.
- Carrying out Financial Analysis relating to lifestyle Audits.
- Update, analyze and present technical reports for lifestyle audit cases
- Ensure confidentiality and integrity of data throughout the investigation process.
- Observe timelines as per procedure manual and service level agreement while conducting investigations.
- Utilize data sources and methodologies to support optimum usage of information received from internal/external to facilitate profile development
- Compile profile reports and forward to supervisor for review.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Participate in development, review and implementation of frameworks, policies & procedures for the Unit.
- Carry out day-to-day operations in the unit
- Implement work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
- Implement initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.
Decision Making / Job Influence
- Compiling profile reports with necessary recommendations to the Assistant Manager for appropriate action.
Working Conditions
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Commerce or related discipline from a recognized university.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Ethics, Certificate in Criminal/Fraud Investigations
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in similar role
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Demonstrated high level of integrity.
- Resilience, resourceful and energetic.
- Excellent supervisory skills.
- Attentive to details.
- Open minded and flexible in thought and tactics
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Job Description
This role is responsible for supporting implementation of activities of Exchange of Information, data analytics and stakeholder engagement related to the Competent Authority function.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Process, respond, and forward to supervisor for review inbound and outbound requests for tax purposes in line with the EOI manual and international standards for exchange of
- Provide regular status reports on the EOI requests allocated and implement the EOI Requests Tracking Tool.
- Profile closed incoming requests allocated within timelines.
- Support and participate in the stakeholder engagement activities for the unit.
- Conduct research on legislation and emerging trends on EOI and provide input in the development of relevant policy and legislation proposals.
- Develop and maintain AEOI /EOI stakeholder databases and calendar of events.
- Log in and update of the information requests in the EOIs database
- Support activities and logistics required for efficient delivery of training to relevant KRA staff on the use of EOI tools and standards for tax purposes.
- Compile annual, monthly and fortnightly reports on the status of EOI requests.
- Comply with contracting and performance reporting requirements as per provided guidelines.
- Prepare presentations, briefs, articles and other working documents for EOI events/forums whenever required.
- Prepare monthly and other regular reports for the Unit as per schedule.
- Carry out all AEOI/EOI requirement functions as assigned
Academic Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Public Policy, Finance, Economics or other related field from a recognized University.
Professional Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in tax &customs administration is an added advantage.
- Possession of relevant professional qualifications is an added advantage;
Previous Relevant Work Experience Required
- At-least one (1) year working experience
- Working experience in KRA is an added advantage
Competencies required for this Role
- Demonstrated high level of integrity and discretion.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Open minded and flexible in thought and action.
- Ability to work well under limited supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Resilience, resourceful and energetic.
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