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

Providing advice to internal and external stakeholders on technical and policy matters.

Key Responsibilities of the job

• Articulate Policy interpretation of revenue laws in assigned stakeholder engagements upon request
• Develop and implement Technical forum work plans
• Provide technical training to staff and to sector taxpayers on assigned requests.
• Review technical rulings and interpretations, Public Notices, Guidelines and Technical Circulars for both internal and external stakeholders
• Manage Performance, Audit, QMS, integrity and risk programmes

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

• Tax Training/certification
• Membership to relevant professional body is 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