Chief Manager – Compliance Management – Micro and Small Taxpayers (MST) and Large & Medium Taxpayers (LMT) at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary.

The job holder shall be responsible for overseeing the compliance management process and revenue mobilization, and operations within the respective Region/Division.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of strategies for effective collection of revenues due from economic activities, ensure operational efficiency and reduce the cost of compliance.
• Develop and implement annual work plans to achieve revenue targets, facilitate resources required for the effective performance of the mandate of the region/division through coordination and administration of activities in the region/division.
• Supervise review of taxpayer profiles/cases for compliance visits/checks and forward relevant cases to the audit section or investigations department for requisite actions.
• Provide oversight on the issuance of demand notices on debt/assessments generated in the region/division where applicable.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and uniform application of the relevant tax laws, policies and procedures.
• Liaise with other Departments/Divisions to verify information on taxpayers, e.g. imports/exports, vehicle registration, compliance on tax payments, etc.
• Review existing tax legislation and make recommendations for amendments as and when applicable.
• Foster strong working relationships with stakeholders for the benefit of the Authority.
• Oversee implementation of corporate initiatives in the region/division: Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements, and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Risk Management programmes and staff performance.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or related fields from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Business, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or related fields from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a middle-level management role
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Successfully completed Tax Administration training from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Visionary leadership, strategic thinking, strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen, including expertise in taxation of the new emerging businesses and digital economy and Knowledge in tax legislation, compliance, tax policy and governance.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills–both oral and written
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity.