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Written by Admin 2

Category: Uncategorised

Published: 13 May 2022

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Closing Date: 2022-05-25

Kenya Revenue Authority seeks a self-driven and performance oriented individual to fill the position of Chief Manager – Performance Management within the Corporate Support Services Department. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner – Performance Management.

The job holder will be responsible for Overseeing and managing all activities in their business cluster as per the performance management cycle.

Key responsibilities of the job

• Providing responsive and proactive support and advice to line managers on performance management related issues from planning, monitoring and evaluation. 
• Responsible for the interpretation and application of performance management policy and all other frameworks guiding management of performance in the respective business areas.
• Implement a process of tracking progression from goal setting, mid-year reviews and end of year evaluations to support individual, team and organizational performance.
• To provide effective performance management consultancy, guidance, technical and administrative expertise for the respective departments on all performance management matters.
• Drive targeted communication and capacity building programs in the performance management process to enable managers to effectively evaluate and measure individual and team performance and to optimize performance and productivity.
• Ensure Board commitments and cross cutting issues are cascaded across their respective departments and captured in the relevant PCs.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports to each Line Manager on attainment of goals, PIP and development plans.
• Ensure that staff in the business areas complete their PCs and appraisals within the set timelines.
• Prepare PC and Appraisal reports of the business areas and forward to the Performance Analysis & Reporting Manager for consolidation.
• Ensure that performance coaching program is effectively implemented in their respective business areas.
• Provide Coaching and mentorship support to divisional staff.

Professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business related discipline from a recognized university with preference in HR.
• A Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management.
• Experience of performance management in a progressive organization is desirable
• Additional professional qualification/certification in performance management will be an added advantage.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.

Professional experience:

• At least seven (7) years’ work experience, with three (3) years’ being at senior management level.

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strategic agility and strong interpersonal skills.
• Focused and result driven individual. 
• High integrity
• Team player

Note:

1. All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
2. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 25th May 2022.
4. KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
5. KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.

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Written by Admin 1

Category: Uncategorised

Published: 08 April 2021

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The Treaty & International Policy office is tasked with managing international tax matters that include Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs), Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP), Legislative Review and Implementation of the OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Agenda recommendations domestically.

The responsibilities of the T&IP office are categorized into the following key functional areas:

1. Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Management 

• A Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) is a treaty between two or more countries to avoid double taxation of income and to enhance economic cooperation.
• This function of the office involves carrying out an in depth analysis of the DTA network and domestic tax systems of countries with which Kenya intends to negotiate and sign DTAs. The team prepares a report on this and shares it with the National Treasury to be used during the preparation phase and actual negotiation of the DTA.
• The office also provides interpretation of tax treaties which are in force between Kenya and other countries to ensure that they are properly applied and implemented. This interpretation is done upon request from taxpayers seeking to understand how treaties apply to their transactions. 

2. Legislative Review

• This involves providing comprehensive policy analysis and advice to the National Treasury on all matters of taxation of cross border transactions.
• It involves identifying gaps in the international tax legal framework and designing and recommending amendments to legislation on all issues of cross border taxation.
• The proposals made are mainly in line with the policies being adopted internationally in order to minimize cases of base erosion and profit shifting in order to preserve the country’s tax base.

3. Participation in International Taxation meetings 

• The meetings are held to develop international tax laws and policies intended to seal loopholes in domestic tax systems and to ensure that taxes are paid in the jurisdictions where value is created.
• The main bodies that organize these meetings are the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development), the UN (United Nations), ATAF (African Tax Administration Forum) and EARATC (East African Revenue Authority Technical Committee).
• This engagement is beneficial because it ensures that developing country perspectives are incorporated in the development of international tax policies.

4. Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) - Dispute Resolution 

• A Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) is a process through which taxpayers approach the Competent Authorities of the parties to the DTA in order for them to address cases of double taxation or taxation not in accordance with the DTA.
• A Kenyan resident taxpayer can initiate a MAP with the Kenyan Competent Authority if he establishes that an action of KRA or one of Kenya’s tax treaty partners, or both, will result in taxation not in accordance with a tax treaty in force between the two jurisdictions.
• The MAP request must be filed within 3 years from the date of notification of the act.
• Where the Kenyan Competent Authority can resolve the taxation not in accordance with the DTA unilaterally, then the MAP case is closed at this stage.
• Where the taxation not in accordance with the DTA cannot be resolved unilaterally, the two Competent Authorities will enter into discussions and endeavour to resolve the issue.

5. Tax Residence Certificates (TRCs)

• These are certificates issued to taxpayers to prove their tax residency in Kenya and that taxes are paid herein. The certificate is generally used to avoid double taxation in the other country where they may be conducting business and with which there is a DTA with Kenya in force.
• Tax residence is determined by Section 2(1) of the Income Tax Act.
• The standard documentation required in the processing of a TRC application.

Application for Individuals

1. Full name and address of the applicant.
2. D. Number and KRA PIN.
3. Alien I.D and work permit, where applicable.
4. The reason and period for which a certificate is required.
5. The type and amount of foreign income received during the period for which a certificate is required.
6. The Article of the DTA under which the request regarding this income is being made (attach form from the other country where applicable).
7. If the individual is not in receipt of foreign income, details of the circumstances under which a certificate is required.
8. Proof of a permanent home in Kenya (for example, utility bills in the applicant’s name, lease agreements, etc)
9. If no permanent home, proof of presence in Kenya for 183 days or 122 days as required by Section 2 of the Income Tax Act.

Application for Companies

1. Name and address of the applicant.
2. Copy of Certificate of incorporation of the applicant.
3. The reason and period for which a certificate is required.
4. The type and amount of foreign income received during the period for which a certificate is required.
5. The Article of the DTA under which the request regarding this income is being made (attach form from the other country where applicable).
6. If the company is not in receipt of foreign income, details of the circumstances under which a certificate is required.

Application for Partnerships

1. Name and address of the applicant.
2. Business Registration details of the applicant.
3. A signed list detailing the individual partners’ names, separately identifying those that are residents of Kenya and those that are not, confirming whether each of the partners are Kenyan resident as at the date of the application (with supporting documents).
4. The reason and period for which a certificate is required.
5. The type and amount of foreign income received during the period for which a certificate is required.
6. The Article of the DTA under which the request regarding this income is being made (attach form from the other country where applicable).
7. If the partnership is not in receipt of foreign income, details of the circumstances under which a certificate is required. 

Submission of the Application 

All applicants are required to draft an application letter stating whether the application is by an Individual, Company or Partnership, together with the requirements specified above and address it to: 

The Commissioner,

Domestic Taxes Department,

Kenya Revenue Authority,

Times Tower, 19th  Floor,

P.O Box 48240-oo1oo

Nairobi, Kenya.

Once all the required documents and information are received from the applicant, the application process takes 15 working days for processing, review and signature.

Contact Details for the Treaties & International Policy Office 

• Name: Wanjiru Kiarie

  Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority
  Division: Competent Authority Office - Treaties and International Policy

  Function/ Role: Manager – Treaties and International Policy & Authorized Contact Person
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  Telephone: +254 709 01 7985
  Language skills: English
  Notes: Responsible for all treaty and International Policy matters including BEPS, MAP, Tax Residence Certificate Issuance and DTA negotiation and interpretation.

   

• Name: Grace Wairimu Kariuki
  Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority

  Division: Competent Authority Office - Treaties and International Policy
  Role: Authorized Contact Person

  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  Telephone: +254 709 01 7945
  Language skills: English
  Notes: Responsible for all treaty and International Policy matters including BEPS, MAP, Tax Residence Certificate Issuance and DTA negotiation and interpretation

   

• Name: Doreen Dorika
  Governmental Agency: Kenya Revenue Authority
  Division: Competent Authority Office - Treaties and International Policy
  Role: Authorized Contact Person

  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  Telephone: +254 709 01 1890
  Language skills: English
  Notes: Responsible for all treaty and International Policy matters including BEPS, MAP, Tax Residence Certificate Issuance and DTA negotiation and interpretation

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Written by Admin 1

Category: Uncategorised

Published: 04 October 2021

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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) reminds all Transporters conveying Transit Goods and other goods under Customs control that their licenses will expire on 31st December, 2021.

Provisions relating to the licensing of vehicles conveying Transit Goods and other goods under Customs control are contained in Regulations 104 & 210 of the East African Community Customs Management Regulation, 2010 & Section 244 of the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004.

Applicants are therefore required to make applications for licences for the year 2022.

The applications must be accompanied by;

Copy of motor vehicle log book.

COMESA Yellow card (for foreign vehicle).

Duly filled application form signed and stamped by Customs Officer.

Note:

1. The application form can be downloaded from KRA website, www.kra.go.ke
2. The successful applicant will be required to pay the license fee in Kenya shillings equivalent to US$ 200 per license.
3. Application may be submitted through Customs Regional offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru or Eldoret, and Times Towers 10th Floor and MUST be received on or before 30th October, 2021.

For clarification please call our Contact Centre on Tel: 020 4 999 999; 0711 099 099 or

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Commissioner for Customs & Border Control

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Category: Uncategorised

Published: 20 March 2020

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