Deputy Commissioner at Kenya Revenue Authority

Grade: 8

Supervisor: Commissioner

Supervisee: Chief Manager

Job summary:

Responsible for managing, supervising and coordinating activities of the division

Key responsibilities:

• Represent the department or the authority in inter government agency initiatives relating to fight against illicit trade
• Analyze findings and intelligence and formulate of strategic and tactical reports for use in interventions against illicit trade
• Formulate strategies, policies and procedures relevant to surveillance and enforcement against illicit trade and illegal transaction in accordance with tax laws
• Collate and dissemination of intelligence gathered by the Division
• Advice the Commissioner on technical matters relating to the enforcement operations
• Liaise with other programs and stakeholders on all matters relating to enforcement operations
• Ensure that all directives, rulings, change in methods of operation or determination of duties or taxes are implemented at all levels of operation in the division
• Facilitate implementation and monitoring of annual work plan
• Manage and control Inspection of Excise Factories
• Coordinate and ensure effective implementation of measures against illicit trade through interdiction of illicit excisable goods and prosecution of offenders
• Control and monitor sensitive exports and imports of including spirits and other alcoholic beverages
• Facilitate the Licensing and registration process of Manufacturers and Importers of excisable goods
• Ensure strict compliance with regulations including timely and routine inspection of persons engaged in the manufacture and importation of excisable goods
• Ensure effective management of enforcement systems including Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS) and Tax Invoice Management Systems (TIMS)

Academic and Professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics or related disciplines from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration or economics from a recognized university.
• A professional qualification in any relevant discipline will be an added advantage.

Relevant work experience required:

• Must have at least ten (10) years of service in a tax administration environment, five (5) at managerial level.
• Wide knowledge and experience in Domestic Tax and Customs law and administration.
• At least three (3) years senior management experience in enforcement against illicit trade will be an added advantage.

Skills required:

• Strong leadership skills
• Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills.
• Focused and result driven individual.
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Positive attitude
• High integrity
• Team player