Job Summary
Reporting to the Commissioner General, the Commissioner – Investigation and Enforcement will be responsible for enhancing revenue collection through timely tax intelligence, investigations and enforcements services that foster confidence in both the tax system and compliance with the law.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Executive level
Experience Length:15 years
Job Description/Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership in driving the overall performance,
transformation and change agenda in the Investigations and Enforcement
Department;
Develop and implement strategies and frameworks for revenue assurance and effective tax compliance;
Formulate policies and procedures to optimize revenue collection and operational efficiency of the department;
Establish systems to identify, investigate, prosecute and deter
willful non-compliance, tax fraud and crimes in line with tax
legislations;
Investigate and identify non-compliant sectors or taxpayers and
conduct taxpayer assessments and education; and develop appropriate
mitigation strategies for non-compliance;
Establish and maintain effective strategic and cross border business partnerships and networks; and
Formulate, implement and monitor the department’s budgets, and enhance controls to deter leakages.
Person Specifications
Be a holder of a university Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law or related field from a recognized institution;
A Master’s Degree in the relevant fields, and professional
qualification and membership to a professional body shall be an added
advantage;
Have at least fifteen (15) years’ work experience in fraud
investigation, revenue assurance, commercial risk, tax administration or
fiscal management with not less than ten (10) years in a senior
leadership role, within corporate management operations in a large
public or private organization;
Have a high understanding of the dynamics of illicit trade and impact on both revenue and trade;
Must have demonstrable knowledge of the National Security management strategies and requirements; and
Have strong leadership, team building and communication skills, with ability to persuade and influence stakeholders
This appointment is on contractual terms for a period of five
(5) years renewable for one (1) further term, subject to relevant
public service regulations governing staff tenure. Successful applicants
will be required to undergo corruption and security background vetting
in accordance with KRA and Government procedures.
Applicants will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including: A Valid Certificate of
Tax Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Valid Certificate of
Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, clearance
from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), i.e., Certified
copy of duly completed First Schedule (S.13) Self Declaration form from
EACC, clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),
and a report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
For Kenya Revenue Authority internal candidates, any person who has
served at the position of Senior Assistant Commissioner or Manager and
above, and meets the criteria stipulated above is encouraged to apply.
If you believe you possess and can clearly demonstrate your ability
in the required relevant criteria for any of the above roles, please
submit your application, including copies of relevant academic and
professional certificates and testimonials, your curriculum vitae,
details of current position, current remuneration, as well as email and
telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak of your
competence, character and integrity.
For the full details about these two positions and how to apply, kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform viahttps://www2.deloitte.com/ke/en/careers/executive-search-recruitment.html.
Email or hard copy applications willNOTbe accepted. All
applicationsMUSTbe submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be
considered. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To be considered, your application must be received by not later than12th February 2021addressed to:
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place Waiyaki Way Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
The Kenya Revenue Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE) and committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvasing will
lead to automatic disqualification
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