Job Summary.

The jobholder will be responsible for managing, overseeing, supervising, and coordinating the activities of the Enforcement Command Centre and the Factory Controls & Licensing section, in relation to the administration and enforcement of tax laws.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop strategies, policies and procedures relevant to Command Centre Information Analysis & Tools, Factory Controls and Licensing.
• Coordinate review and processing of applications for Licenses and registration for excise purposes.
• Liaise with other government agencies for purposes of Licensing of excise manufacturers.
• Manage and Monitor Excise Factories
• Control and monitor sensitive exports and imports including spirits and other alcoholic beverages.
• Monitor quotas allocated to regional importers.
• Identify risk areas for intelligence coordination.
• Monitor and analyse the system of production to check effectiveness and work out improvement strategies.
• Implement strategies to effectively collect revenue, combat illicit trade and support   revenue collection due from economic activities
• Coordinate and manage human and financial resources through effective allocation and control for efficient use and optimization and foster strong working relationship with stakeholders for the benefits of the Authority.
• Oversee implementation of corporate initiatives in the division: Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems QMS, Risk Management programmes and staff performance.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have;

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or related fields from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or relevant field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a middle-level management role.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.
• Successfully completed Tax Administration training from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Visionary leadership, strategic thinking, strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen, including expertise in ttaxation of the new emerging businesses and digital economy and Knowledge in tax legislation, compliance, tax policy and governance.
• Strong decision making, problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills–both oral and written
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity