Chief Manager - Regional Enforcement Coordination & Case Management at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary

The job holder shall be responsible for overseeing, management, supervision and coordination of activities of the Micro and Small Taxpayers Department at the Regional Enforcement level.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supervise and implement strategies to effectively collect revenue, combat illicit activities and initiate steps to support revenue collection due from economic activities.
• Develop and implement sectional strategic plans, policies, procedures, annual work plans and best practice.
• Manage and facilitate resources required for the effective performance of the mandate of the Section in order to enhance operational efficiency and reduction of compliance cost.
• Oversee development and implementation of effective policies and procedures to assist in deterring illicit trade, drive innovation and process automation in line with overall strategic plan of the Authority.
• Coordinate the control and monitoring of sensitive exports and imports including spirits and other alcoholic beverages, excise factories and implementation of Excisable Goods Management System requirements.
• Oversee, monitor and coordinate allocation of quotas to regional importers and in liaison with resident officers and the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) office to monitor both local and exports of raw spirit.
• Oversee preparation and submission of reports relating to the management of factories and identify risky areas for intelligence coordination.
• Coordinate, monitor and analyse the current system of production or provision to check effectiveness and working out improvement strategy.
• 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 other related fields from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - 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 organisational, 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 solving and creative thinking skills.
• Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills–both oral and written.
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity.