Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for overseeing revenue progression analysis, reporting and coordination of data management activities in the Micro & Small Taxpayers MST Department.  

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage effective collection of revenue due from economic activities and facilitate the resources required for the effective performance of the mandate of the Section.
• Oversee Intelligence and data management for revenue generation purposes in the Micro & Small Taxpayers  Department.
• Provide the overall & strategic direction for the Revenue Monitoring & Reporting operations at the corporate level for the Authority.
• Oversee implementation of strategic plans, policies, procedures and best practices and work closely with other divisional heads.
• Set performance targets for all Tax Service Offices TSOs in the Micro & Small Taxpayers Department and monitor revenue collection progress.
• Develop, monitor and implement work plans for corporate initiatives in the Division and annual operational budgets for the section.
• Oversee implementation of corporate initiatives in the region/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 role, one must have: -

• A Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or a 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 taxation 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