Commissioner for Tax Investigations

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established under The Tanzania Revenue Authority Act (Revised Edition of 2006). The Authority is a semi-autonomous Agency of the Government of Tanzania responsible for the administration of the Central Government taxes as well as several non-tax revenues.
TRA is seeking to recruit dynamic, strategic, experienced and qualified individuals with strong credentials to fill the several vacant positions. The applicants must be of outstanding integrity, creative, with a good track record of initiating change, managing compliance and achieving positive results. They should be result oriented with the ability to meet deadlines and interact professionally with diverse groups of people.

If you have the talent and motivation to succeed you'll find that TRA is equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.
Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the following positions.

Commissioner for Tax Investigations (Ref No: TRA-CTI-0315)

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Commissioner General; the job holder will be responsible for ensuring strategic leadership and management to the department 'that includes oversee and execute comprehensive program towards accomplishing the tax investigation objectives, processes and the Authority's policies and plans.

The key responsibilities of the position will include:
Developing pro-active strategies to combat tax evasion and enhance compliance;
Build up investigative strategies to ensure that procedures for investigating cases are properly developed to safeguard the objectives of revenue collection;
Providing strategic leadership and ensure that the department processes, operations and practices are in keeping with the Authority Management Systems requirements that include ISO, Gemba Kaizen, Enterprise Wide Risk Management and Business Continuity;
Coordinating with other Government agencies in tax investigations;
Reviewing the operation of the national programme and departmental procedures and develop a risk assessment framework for tax investigation to mitigate risks;
Building professional capacity and competence in line with the Authority business strategy and leading the practice;
Liaising with the Legal department on the prosecution of cases originating from tax investigations;
Approving prosecution recommendations for cases to be taken to the court;
Overseeing the departmental annual plan and budget and monitoring effective implementation.
Managing the department day-to-day operational and administrative matters;
Performing any other duties assigned by the Commissioner General.

Key qualifications, experience and competences:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized University/Higher Learning Institution
Master's Degree in Tax Management, Business Administration, Financial Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized
University/Higher Learning Institution; ,
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
A Post-graduate Diploma in Tax Management or its equivalent will be an added advantage and knowledge in Investigative policies, procedures and techniques, surveillance and forensic sciences will be added advantage; - :
Ten (10) years' work experience of which five (5) should be at senior management level; Knowledge of local, regional and international tax matters and-tax laws;
Excellent analytical and budgeting skills;
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop team work;
Demonstrated ability to manage change in a reputable large size organisation;
Effective communication skills coupled with the ability to effectively network with stakeholders.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three (3) referees to the address below. Kindly quote the Reference Number in your application letter ..
Applications which do not attach a duly filled application form and do not attach all the mentioned dossiers will be disqualified.
The Authority reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process. An attractive remuneration package
commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate.
THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL,
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY,
SOKOINE DRIVE,
P. O. BOX 11491,
DAR ES SALAAM.