JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Commissioner General this is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing leading and ensuring compliance with tax and customs laws. The role also provides oversight of tax audit portfolios to contribute to revenue optimization and economic security to ensure provision of optimal support in line with the strategic mandate and priorities of BURS.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading and ensuring compliance with tax and customs laws by deploying strategic measures to prevent detect and address noncompliance by safeguarding public revenue and the integrity of the tax system.
To protect and recover revenue that may be lost to noncompliance or fraudulent activities by identifying revenue risks and implementing measures to mitigate these risks effectively to inform revenue protection strategies.
Maintaining the legal and regulatory framework governing tax ensuring that enforcement actions are conducted within the bounds of the law and by best practices.
Foster collaboration with stakeholders through building and maintaining of partnerships to leverage resources and enhance compliance efforts.
Leading the team towards achieving operational excellence through strategic leadership workforce development and fostering an organisational culture that values integrity professionalism and continuous improvement through establishing performance metrics and evaluating divisional performance.
Provide Strategic Management and Oversight of Tax Audit Functions by ensuring adherence to all applicable tax laws and regulations.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A Master s Degree in either International Trade Law Finance Tax Business Administration or any related field. Additional professional certifications in Leadership or International Trade will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial trade operations management or any related field with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position within a financial or trade related industry.
Benefits
BURS offers an attractive package benefits and career development opportunities to the successful candidates.