Assistant Manager, International Policy Analysis, Job in Kenya - KRA

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

How to Apply

Job Application Guidelines

Registration:

  • Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
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Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):

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  • 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”.
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Application process:

  • To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
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