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.

Purpose of the job

Management of imports, exports, transit, transhipments and marine operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of verification exercises to confirm physical goods vis-a- vis the customs declarations made to avert revenue loss.
• Trade facilitation and revenue mobilization in liaison with other Government agencies.
• Compounding cases in accordance with the relevant tax laws.
• Supervise reconciliations and review reports for imports, exports, transits and transfers.
• Arbitration of cases arising from Valuation, Tariff, Rules of Origin and Exemptions.
• Leading post-clearance audit teams.
• Organizing for land and water patrols and surveillance.
• Management of enforcement initiatives (scanners, K9s, Rapid Response Units and marine operations)
• Management of Performance, Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk programmes.

Requirements

Academic qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized University.

Professional qualification

• Training/knowledge in Customs Administration is an added advantage.

Work experience

• Minimum four (4) years’ relevant work experience of which one (1) year should be at Supervisory role.

Key Competencies:

• Resilience, Focus, result oriented and a team player
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, decision making and problem solving skills
• Attention to details and ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Proactivity and strong interpersonal skills