Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner of Investigations and Enforcement

Recruitment for Commissioner of Investigations and Enforcement
 

Kenya Revenue Authority is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya established by an Act of Parliament in 1 995. 

Our Vision is to be the leading Revenue Authority in the world respected for professionalism, integrity and fairness.
 

In pursuit of our mandate, we seek a results oriented, self driven professional of integrity to fill the position of Commissioner of Investigations and Enforcement. 

The job description for the position is given below:
 

Job Description
 

Reporting to the Commissioner General, the Commissioner of Investigations and Enforcement will be responsible for enhancing revenue collection through undertaking investigations touching on tax evasion and fraud in all areas of KRA operations.

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Providing effective leadership for the investigation and enforcement function through clarity of vision and strategy;
• Establishing strategies to make tax investigations more effective;
• Ensuring enforcement measures are executed in line with approved strategies;
• Managing departmental resources including overseeing staff performance and identifying opportunities for performance improvement;
• Formulating departmental budgets, overseeing implementation and regularly reviewing and enhancing controls to deter leakages;
• Establishing and maintaining effective relations with internal and external stakeholders;
• Providing regular management reporting as maybe required;
• Performing other duties incidental to the achievement of the objectives above.

Requirements
 

The ideal candidate should:

• Posses a minimum of Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
• Have a Masters degree in a business, finance, tax or related fields and at least five years working experience in a senior management position in a reputable organisation;
• Applicants without a Masters degree must possess at least ten years senior management experience with a strong track record in a relevant area;
• Have excellent leadership, commercial awareness, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be proficient in the use of modern technology based information management systems;
• Meet integrity requirements in line with the spirit of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Be tax compliant;
• Have a firm but pleasant personality;
• Experience in revenue administration and/or possession of relevant professional qualification will provide an added advantage.

This is a demanding role and the Authority will offer competitive terms.
 

Appointment will be on a 3 year contract with the possibility of renewal for a further term of 3 years.
 

Interested candidates should forward applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates (including tax compliance certificate) as well as names and contacts for three referees to:
 

Commissioner General
Kenya Revenue Authority
P.O. Box 48240 - 00100
30th Floor, Times Tower,
Haille Selassie Avenue
Nairobi.
 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 1 5t July 201 3 at 5:00p.m.
 

Notes for applicants
 

1. Hard copy applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked, ‘Application for the position of Commissioner of Investigations and Enforcement’ and posted using the address above or delivered to the office of the Commissioner General whose contacts are as shown above.
 

2. All applications shall be acknowledged and the person hand delivering provided with a confirmation reference number.
 

3. Online applications are to be submitted to erecruit@kra.go.ke
 

4. Acknowledgement of online applications will be done upon verification after the closing date.
 

5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and those selected for further interview will be subjected to psychometric testing before final selection
 

6. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.