Purpose of the job

Providing leadership and guidance to the Supervisors in the team in the Independent Review of Objections, carrying out research and offering technical support in the review of objections, managing performance in the team and active participation in the dispute resolution process.

Tasks and outputs:

• Preparation of the Team’ work plan and budgets.
• Offering technical guidance on matters under dispute.
• Coordinate and manage staff in the team and monitor their performance.
• Engaging stakeholders during dispute resolution.
• Review of policies and law and making recommendations for amendments/ improvements.
• Supporting the Alternative Dispute Resolution function to ensure faster resolution of disputes.
• Oversee the general administration and monitoring compliance of the Team.
• Preparation of team reports and any ad hoc reports at the request of the manager
• Any other duty as allocated by the Manager.

Skills required:

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Law or related disciplines from a recognised university.
• Must have a tax training and exposure to all taxes administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Must be knowledgeable and have experience in tax and/or customs administration.
• Exposure to tax and/or customs disputes management and resolution.
• A good understanding of revenue statutes.

Management courses.

• A Masters Degree, CPA or ACCA and other professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Minimum years of experience

• 4 years’ experience in tax and or customs administration and 1 year at Supervisory Level in a comparable organization.

Competencies required for this role

• Strong administrative, managerial and leadership skills
• Excellent decision making skills and capabilities
• Good planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Resilient, focused and results oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Must be a person of integrity.
• Computer literate.