Commissioner of Domestic Taxes at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Description

Our client, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya, with the primary goal of delivering Kenya to financial self-sufficiency through effective tax revenue mobilization.

KRA is seeking to recruit a results oriented leader with ability to work under pressure, stand by ethical principles, and possess the ability to successfully manage change to fill the position of Commissioner responsible for Domestic Taxes.

Requirements

Reporting to the Commissioner General, the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes will be responsible for setting the overall direction of the department and providing leadership of the department within the context of the Authority’s overall strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement tax policy measures to improve revenue collection and protection in the Domestic Taxes Department;
• Develop and implement strategies to effectively collect revenue due from economic activities, recruit taxpayers to broaden the tax base and enhance tax compliance, as well as formulate and implement measures to counter tax evasion and efficient modalities for tax refunds processing;
• Oversee regional operations that ensure compliance (registration, filing, payment and reporting) of taxpayers with the tax revenue laws;
• Promote enhanced tax compliance amongst government entities and manage large taxpayers in the various clusters of large, medium and international taxpayers;
• Drive effectiveness in enforcement of outstanding debt and refund management; Drive transformation and change agenda in the Domestic Taxes Department in the areas of improved customer service focus, data driven tax compliance, automation, redesigned processes, emerging new roles and technologies, ethics and culture;
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the audit, integrity, quality management system (QMS) and corporate risk management initiatives in the department; and
• Oversee day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance, development and motivation of staff in the department.

Person Specifications

• Be a holder of a university degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or related fields from a recognized university. A Master’s degree and relevant professional qualification shall be an added advantage;
• Have at least fifteen (15) years’ work experience in Tax Administration, Fiscal Management or Commerce, with not less than ten (10) years spent in a senior leadership role, within corporate management operations in a large public or private organisation;
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in firm and strategic leadership orientation, with high standards of integrity and ability to instil the same among teams;
• Must be a change catalyst with ability to manage change resistance, drive performance and team results with available resources; and
• Should have demonstrable experience working in a fast paced high pressure environment, with strong ability to persuade and influence, as well as problem solving and decision making skills.

Benefits

This appointment is on contractual terms for a period of three (3) years renewable for one (1) further term, subject to relevant public service regulations governing staff tenure. Successful applicants will be required to undergo corruption and security background vetting in accordance with KRA and Government procedures.