Job Summary

The job holder shall be responsible for the implementation of the Taxpayer recruitment and enrollment strategy in line with relevant tax laws, policies and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and monitor implementation of policies, strategies, standards and guidelines on Tax Base Expansion and prepare periodic Tax Base Expansion revenue reports.
• Coordinate validation of taxpayers’ information on recruitment and overseeing monitoring of recruited taxpayers under incubation and review recommendations on turnaround strategies on nil and non-filers, and coordinating implementation of approved strategies.
• Coordinate key stakeholders' engagement on the provision and validation of information to facilitate taxpayer recruitment process and evaluate submissions on policy and system enhancement proposals on taxpayer recruitment.
• Evaluate risks related to taxpayer non-compliance and data integrity and develop corrective measures.
• 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 job, one must have: -

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and accredited institution.
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences or related fields 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