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

Overall management of a Tax Services Office (TSO) or sector within the department.

Key Responsibilities of the job:

• Administration of the relevant Tax Acts for assessments, collection, and accounting for revenue.
• Spearheading initiatives to implement the compliance governance framework.
• Relationship management to facilitate revenue collection in the TSO/sector.
• Preparation of revenue progress reports.
• Manage Performance, Audit, QMS, integrity and risk programmes
• Management of funds, equipment and other facilities allocated.

Requirements

Academic qualification

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, Business studies, Economics or equivalent field from a recognized University
• Post graduate degree in related field is an added advantage

Professional qualification

• Training in Tax Administration
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent is an added advantage
• Membership to relevant professional body is also an added advantage

Work experience

• Minimum five (5) years progressive work experience with at least two (2) years at first level management in a relevant

Key Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability and Good decision making capabilities
• Resilient, focused, results-oriented, Risk management and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, Good planning and organizational skills