Background

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 decisio...

Job Profile

In pursuit of the goals above, KRA seeks to recruit the Commissioner General who, as Chief Executive Officer, will lead the institution through its transformative journey. The Commissioner General as the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Authority, the management of its funds and property and for providing leadership to the Authority’s staff. He/she will ensure that the Authority operates in line with its Vision “An agile tax and customs revenue agency facilitating voluntary compliance for all”.

The Commissioner General is the Accounting Officer of the Authority and is a member of the Kenya Revenue Authority Board.

Responsibilities

The job will involve the following responsibilities

• Efficient and prudent Management of funds and property of the Authority;
• Provide leadership in identifying Key Result Areas, and rally staff towards delivery of the Authority’s goals;
• Promote revenue collection activities in line with Government of Kenya targets;
• Foster a conducive environment that encourages compliance with Tax and Customs legislation;
• Promote tax administration practices that facilitate trade and business growth;
• Building and sustaining sound working relationships with Government agencies, taxpayers and other stakeholders;
• As Chief spokesperson for the Authority, promote a positive image of the institution;
• Serving as the Authority’s ambassador on Tax and Customs matters at both regional and international levels;
• Ensure there is effective communication between management and the board; and between different levels of management and staff;
• Maintain a conducive work environment to attract, retain and motivate employees, and foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance;
• Facilitate the preparation of budgets, operational proposals, annual plans, and corporate policies, for discussion by the board and promptly implement decisions and resolutions adopted by the board;
• Consistently strive to achieve the financial, revenue targets and other operating goals of the Authority;
• Spearhead the Authority’s digital transformation agenda;
• Perform such other functions as the board may assign from time to time.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• First Degree from a reputable accredited University.
• Masters’ Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law or in a relevant field.
• At least fifteen (15) years working experience of which ten (10) must be at senior leadership level in large public or private entities
• Demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and The Leadership and Integrity Act and
• Knowledge of Fiscal and Tax Policy and Administration shall confer an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Ability to conceive, communicate and implement initiatives with broad strategic impact;
• Serve as transformation catalyst and possess the ability to drive innovation and manage change;
• Ability to effect positive culture change in the organisation;
• Be performance driven with ability to optimize results through teams,
• Demonstrate ability to liaise with top levels officials in government, public and private sectors;
• Have the ability to withstand pressure, stand by principle and be resilient;
• Have strong ability to persuade and influence others;
• Possess high standards of integrity and ability to instil the same among teams,
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving decision skills and;
• Possess strong interpersonal, team building and communication skills.

• Efficient and prudent Management of funds and property of the Authority;
• Provide leadership in identifying Key Result Areas, and rally staff towards delivery of the Authority’s goals;
• Promote revenue collection activities in line with Government of Kenya targets;
• Foster a conducive environment that encourages compliance with Tax and Customs legislation;
• Promote tax administration practices that facilitate trade and business growth;
• Building and sustaining sound working relationships with Government agencies, taxpayers and other stakeholders;
• As Chief spokesperson for the Authority, promote a positive image of the institution;
• Serving as the Authority’s ambassador on Tax and Customs matters at both regional and international levels;
• Ensure there is effective communication between management and the board; and between different levels of management and staff;
• Maintain a conducive work environment to attract, retain and motivate employees, and foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance;
• Facilitate the preparation of budgets, operational proposals, annual plans, and corporate policies, for discussion by the board and promptly implement decisions and resolutions adopted by the board;
• Consistently strive to achieve the financial, revenue targets and other operating goals of the Authority;
• Spearhead the Authority’s digital transformation agenda;
• Perform such other functions as the board may assign from time to time.

• Ability to conceive, communicate and implement initiatives with broad strategic impact;
• Serve as transformation catalyst and possess the ability to drive innovation and manage change;
• Ability to effect positive culture change in the organisation;
• Be performance driven with ability to optimize results through teams,
• Demonstrate ability to liaise with top levels officials in government, public and private sectors;
• Have the ability to withstand pressure, stand by principle and be resilient;
• Have strong ability to persuade and influence others;
• Possess high standards of integrity and ability to instil the same among teams,
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving decision skills and;
• Possess strong interpersonal, team building and communication skills.

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• First Degree from a reputable accredited University.
• Masters’ Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law or in a relevant field.
• At least fifteen (15) years working experience of which ten (10) must be at senior leadership level in large public or private entities
• Demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and The Leadership and Integrity Act and
• Knowledge of Fiscal and Tax Policy and Administration shall confer an added advantage.