Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisions to be implemented by KRA Management. The Chairman of the Board is appointed by the President of the Republic of Kenya . The Chief Executive of the Authority is the Commissioner General who is appointed by the Minister for Finance. PURPOSE OF KRA Assessment , Collection, Administration and Enforcement of laws relating to revenue.
Description
Our client, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya, with the primary goal of delivering Kenya to financial self-sufficiency through effective tax revenue mobilization.
KRA is seeking to recruit a results oriented leader with ability to work under pressure, stand by ethical principles, and possess the ability to successfully manage change to fill the position of Commissioner responsible for Domestic Taxes.
Requirements
Reporting to the Commissioner General, the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes will be responsible for setting the overall direction of the department and providing leadership of the department within the context of the Authority’s overall strategic plan. .

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and implement tax policy measures to improve revenue collection and protection in the Domestic Taxes Department;
• Develop and implement strategies to effectively collect revenue due from economic activities, recruit taxpayers to broaden the tax base and enhance tax compliance, as well as formulate and implement measures to counter tax evasion and efficient modalities for tax refunds processing;
• Oversee regional operations that ensure compliance (registration, filing, payment and reporting) of taxpayers with the tax revenue laws;
• Promote enhanced tax compliance amongst government entities and manage large taxpayers in the various clusters of large, medium and international taxpayers;
• Drive effectiveness in enforcement of outstanding debt and refund management; Drive transformation and change agenda in the Domestic Taxes Department in the areas of improved customer service focus, data driven tax compliance, automation, redesigned processes, emerging new roles and technologies, ethics and culture;
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the audit, integrity, quality management system (QMS) and corporate risk management initiatives in the department; and
• Oversee day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance, development and motivation of staff in the department.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Person Specifications
• Be a holder of a university degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or related fields from a recognized university. A Master’s degree and relevant professional qualification shall be an added advantage;
• Have at least fifteen (15) years’ work experience in Tax Administration, Fiscal Management or Commerce, with not less than ten (10) years spent in a senior leadership role, within corporate management operations in a large public or private organisation;
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in firm and strategic leadership orientation, with high standards of integrity and ability to instil the same among teams;
• Must be a change catalyst with ability to manage change resistance, drive performance and team results with available resources; and
• Should have demonstrable experience working in a fast paced high pressure environment, with strong ability to persuade and influence, as well as problem solving and decision making skills.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits
• This appointment is on contractual terms for a period of three (3) years renewable for one (1) further term, subject to relevant public service regulations governing staff tenure. Successful applicants will be required to undergo corruption and security background vetting in accordance with KRA and Government procedures.

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applicants will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including: A Valid Certificate of Tax Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), i.e., Certified copy of duly completed First Schedule (S.13) Self Declaration form from EACC; Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and; Clearance from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
If you believe you clearly meet the required criteria for this role, please submit your application, copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your competence, character and integrity.
For the full details about this position and how to apply, kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform via https://www2.deloitte.com/ke/en/careers/executive-search-recruitment.html
Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted. All applications MUST be submitted through the e-recruitment portal. To be considered, your application must be received by not later than 28 August 2020 addressed to:
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place
The Kenya Revenue Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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