Chief Manager, Regional Audit Centre, Micro & Small Taxpayers

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Kenya Revenue Authority was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya, which became effective on 1st July 1995. KRA is charged with collecting revenue on behalf of the government of Kenya.
The core functions of the Authority are: -
To assess, collect and account for all revenues in accordance with the written laws and the specified provisions of the written laws.
To advise on matters relating to the administration of, and collection of revenue under the written laws or the specified provisions of the written laws.
To perform such other functions in relation to revenue as the Minster may direct.

JOB SUMMARY

The job holder shall be responsible for supervision of taxpayer audits in line with relevant tax laws, policies and procedures, to enhance revenue mobilization, tax compliance and enforce accurate reporting.For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:Bachelor’s degree in relevant Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and accredited University.Master’s Degree in relevant Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and accredited University, is an added advantage.Certificate in Tax Administration from a recognized institution.Membership of a relevant professional body.Practicing License is an added advantage.Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage.Cumulative service period of seven(7) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in middle level management or comparable position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure regional taxpayer Audits are conducted in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Acts and regulations, departmental interpretations, instructions, policies, procedures, and standards.Provide requisite support to Legal and Board Coordination Services in resolving disputes at IRO, ADR, TAT and courts by preparing technical submissions for independent review of objections.Oversee implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the section.Identify, assign, allocate cases, track and maintain audit register of cases as well as system audits.Provide technical advice for ensure continuous improvement of business processes and review technical submissions at the subject matter experts' Technical Forum and submit proposals to bridge gaps in Laws, regulations.Facilitate initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the team.Develop and review audit annual work plans, working papers, taxpayers audit files and settlement reports.Supervise the conduct of taxpayer regional audits and submit settlement reports for approval by the DC-Audit &Risk.Supervise servicing of demand letters and other correspondences to taxpayers and recommend submissions to support the tax dispute resolution process.Supervise Implementation of and monitoring of budgets for the Audit programmes in the region.Promote staff career development and performance enhancement within the Section

REQUIRED SKILLS

Team leadership, Risk analysis, Compliance, Auditing of accounts, Budgeting, financial planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education