ASSISTANT CUSTOMS OFFICERS – CUSTOMS AND EXCISE DEPARTMENT

Position Summary

Ensure the correct declarations of both import and export entries and collect Government revenue in keeping with the laws.

Key Responsibilities will includes

• Control all goods being entered into the country.
• Control export and transit goods.
• Conduct documents checking and verify information in refund claims.
• Prepare enquiries and offence files.
• Check the classification of goods and assess and value the same.
• Prepare various returns for Customs & Excise Headquarters.
• Provide information for preparation of Management reports (various).
• Conduct the physical verification of goods and perform anti- smuggling patrols.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Key qualifications, experience and competencies.

• A Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Tax Management, Economics or Oil and Gas or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or its equivalent with an Upper Second class from a recognized higher Learning Institution or University or: -
• A Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Tax Management, Economics or Oil and Gas with a Lower Second Class with a Post Graduate Diploma or a Master’s Degree in Accountancy, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Tax Management, Economics or Oil and Gas or its equivalent from a recognized higher Learning Institution or University.
• Excellent analytical skills, problem solving and decision making
• Team building and Interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills coupled with the ability to effectively network with stakeholders.
• Not above thirty (30) years of age by the time of job application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENT

• Interview for the positions of Assistant Tax Officers, Assistant Customs Officers and Assistant Preventive Officers will be held on same day and time therefore applicants are advised to apply for one job position only. In the event the applicant decides to apply for more than one job position Management will reserve the right to shortlist the candidate for one position without consultation.

• Successful/selected applicants for positions in the Large Taxpayers, Domestic Revenue and Customs and Excise Departments will be issued with provisional employment and will be required to attend a twelve (12) months Pre- Service Graduate Training Program at the Institute of Tax Administration ( ITA) as a pre-requisite conduction towards acquiring skills and work conduct of a Professional Tax Person. Failure of examination shall imply failure of practical interview.

• Applicants MUST be ready to work anywhere in the United Republic of Tanzania.

REMUNERATION

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application should be submitted online by 22nd October, 2015. Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Under TRA Website, Go to “Do it Online” then Click on “ Job Application”.All applicants are required to properly fill in the application form provided in the system. Please be informed that shortlisting have been automated through the Human Resources Information System (Aruti). Therefore a failure to fill in all the fields properly may lead to disqualification

For assistance on how to fill in the Job  Application Form please make use of on line  “HELP”  available under the Application Form or dial TRA Call Centre Tel: 0800110016 (TTCL & Vodacom), 0786 800000 (AIRTEL) , 0713800333 (TIGO) from 0800 to 1700 Hours Monday to Friday. These are Toll free numbers.