KRA Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Tax Dispute Resolution Manager

Job Grade: Manager– TDR KRA 6
Department:Legal Services & Board Coordination – Tax Dispute Resolution Division
Supervises: Assistant Managers
Job Summary

To manage the functions of the Tax Dispute Resolution Division.
Responsibilities
·         Review of objections and preparing Policy Briefs
·         Coordinating independent Review Teams
·         Preparing strategic and operational reports for the division;
·         Support the implementation of strategies for stakeholder engagement (both internal and external);
·         Maintain databases for disputes handled at TDR and other reports;
·         Review and approve work plans and schedules
·         Monitoring of general performance targets for the Division;
Requirements
·         Bachelor’s Degree in BCom, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Law or related disciplines from a recognised university
·         A Master’s Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
·         Professional qualification in a relevant field LSK,CPA(K),CPS,CIBA,CFE will be an added advantage
·         Must have served as an Assistant Manager or its equivalent grade in middle level management for at least four (4) years in tax and/or customs administration
·         Must be knowledgeable and have experience in tax and/or customs administration
·         Exposure to tax and/or customs disputes management and resolution
Competencies Required
·         Strong managerial skills;
·         Good analytical skills, and ability to make evaluative judgements;
·         Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills;
·         Excellent computer skills;
·         Good interpersonal skills;
·         Must be a person of integrity;
·          Team player.

Tax Dispute Resolution Assistant Manager
Job Grade: Assistant Manager– TDR KRA 5
Department: Legal Services & Board Coordination – Tax Dispute Resolution Division
SupervisesSupervisors
Job Summary
Support the operations of Tax Dispute Resolution (TDR) Initiatives and other activities in the Division.
Responsibilities
·         Participate in the implementation of Dispute Resolution Management initiatives
·         Conducting research on tax and customs objections cases
·         Review of objections and preparing policy briefs
·         Prepare strategic and operational reports
·         Maintain updated reports and database for disputes handled
·         Monitoring of general performance for the Division;
Requirements
·         Bachelor’s Degree in BCom, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Law or related disciplines from a recognised university
·         Professional qualification in a relevant field LSK,CPA(K),CPS,CIBA,CFE will be an added advantage
·         Must have served as a Supervisor or its equivalent for at least three (3) years;
·         Must be knowledgeable and have experience in tax and/or customs administration
·         Exposure to tax and/or customs disputes management and resolution
Competencies Required
·         Strong managerial skills;
·         Demonstrated organizational ability;
·         Good analytical skills, and ability to make evaluative judgement
·         Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills;
·         A team player
·         Must be a person of integrity;
·         Proficiency in standard computer packages.

Tax Dispute Resolution Supervisor
Job Grade: Supervisor– TDR KRA 4
Department: Legal Services & Board Coordination – Tax Dispute Resolution Division
SupervisesOfficer
Job Summary
Responsible for conducting pre-evaluation of all objections, preparing reports and information packs for the Independent Review Teams
Responsibilities
·         Collect and collate data on Tax and/or Custom Disputes
·         Maintain database/ record keeping of all Tax and/or Custom Disputes;
·         Prepare minutes’/progress reports of deliberations during Independent Review meetings;
·         Conducting research on tax and/or customs objections cases

·         Assist in the administration, monitoring and compliance function of the division;
Requirements
·         Bachelor’s Degree in BCom, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Law or related disciplines from a recognised university
·         Professional qualification in a relevant field LSK,CPA(K),CPS,CIBA,CFE will be an added advantage
·         Must have served as an officer or its equivalent grades for at least two (2) years;
·         Must be knowledgeable and have experience in tax and/or customs administration
·         Exposure to tax and customs disputes management and resolution
Competencies Required
·         Demonstrated professional ability and strong organizational ability;
·         Good analytical skills, and ability to make evaluative judgements;
·         Ability to function independently and on own initiative;
·         Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills;
·         Good team player of high integrity;
·         Proficiency in Basic Computer packages

Tax Dispute Resolution Officer
Job Grade: Officer- TDR KRA 3
Department: Legal Services & Board Coordination – Tax Dispute Resolution Division
Supervisees –
Job Summary
Responsible for conducting pre-evaluation of all objections, preparing reports and information packs for the Independent Review Teams.
Responsibilities
·         Collect and collate data on Tax and/or Custom Disputes
·         Maintain database/ record keeping of all Tax and/or Custom Disputes;
·         Prepare minutes’/progress reports of deliberations during Independent Review meetings;
·         Conducting research on tax and/or customs objections cases
·         Assist in the administration, monitoring and compliance function of the division;
Requirements
·         Bachelor’s Degree in BCom, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Law or related disciplines from a recognised university
·         Professional qualification in a relevant field LSK,CPA(K),CPS,CIBA,CFE will be an added advantage
·         Must have served as an officer or its equivalent grades for at least one (1) year;
·         Must be knowledgeable and have experience in tax and/or customs administration
·         Exposure to tax and/or customs disputes management and resolution
Competencies Required
·         Demonstrated professional ability and strong organizational ability;
·         Good analytical skills, and ability to make evaluative judgements;
·         Ability to function independently and on own initiative;
·         Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills;
·         Good team player of high integrity;
·         Proficiency in Basic Computer packages.
Please Note:
·         All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
·         ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
·         All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 10th April, 2019.
·         KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
·         KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.
How to Apply
Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
Log on:
After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
·         On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
·         Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
·         Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
·         The process will end by clicking the tab ‘Overview and Release’.
·         Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
Application process:
·         To view the open job postings click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
·         Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
·         Click on the Job posting to display the details of the Industrial Attachment position.
·         To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
·         Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
·         Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
·         To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
KRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer