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  • Posted: Jan 26, 2023
    Deadline: Feb 7, 2023
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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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    Assistant Manager - International Policy Analysis

    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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    Supervisor – Audit & Asset Tracing

    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

    • Office Setting

    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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    Supervisor - Profile Development

    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

    • Office setting

    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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    Officer, Exchange of Information Office

    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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