- Company: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: – – Accounting Jobs in KenyaFinance Jobs in KenyaKenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
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.
Responsible for : : Facilitating international tax matters by spearheading legislative changes for effective cross border taxation and stakeholder engagement
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Performing secretariat roles for Kenya’s participation in all meetings dealing with international tax (OECD, UN, EARATC, ATAF)
- Providing input into the implementation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 13 (Country-by-Country Reporting) minimum standard
- Providing input into the implementation of OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 5 (Countering Harmful Tax Practices) minimum standard
- Providing input into processing of applications for Tax Residence Certificates
- Providing input into questionnaires, technical notes, surveys and calls for comments regarding international taxation matters.
- Draft material for Marketing and Communication Department for the media, press conferences and press briefings
- Performing Team leader roles
- Preparing monthly and quarterly performance reports for the section
- Identifying gaps in staffing and training within the team and making recommendations to the Manager
Minimum qualifications
Academic qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Public Policy, Finance, Economics or related field from a recognized University
Professional Qualifications / Training
- Advanced training in International Tax.
- Post Graduate degree in Tax & Customs Administration is an added advantage.
Previous relevant work experience required
- Four (4) years of progressive work experience with at least 2 years handling international taxation matters and at-least (1) year at Supervisory role.
Competencies required for this Role
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written (English).
- Excellent supervisory skills.
- Attentive to details.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated high level of integrity.
- Effective Negotiation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of international tax issues and tax legislation.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent computer skills
- Effective problem solving and analytical skills