COMMISSIONER - DOMESTIC TAXES

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Commissioner General this is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all domestic tax activities, strategy development and implementation, tax policy and regulation to contribute to revenue optimization and economic security in line with the strategic mandate and priorities of BURS.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

     Leading the management and oversight of domestic tax operations to ensure the timely and efficient collection of taxes, and deploying strategies to maximize tax revenue, reduce the cost of compliance by applying technology and innovative practices to streamline tax collection processes, and ensuring that all domestic tax activities align with national tax laws and policies and priorities.

     Developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to improve taxpayer compliance rates, overseeing the design and execution of education and outreach programs for taxpayers, simplifying tax compliance procedures, and strengthening accessibility of the revenue service by taxpayers to ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations.

     Leading in the formulation and execution of tax policies and regulations that pertain to domestic taxation, review and propose tax legislation changes. Ensuring that tax policies are effectively communicated to and understood by taxpayers, and that these policies support the strategic objectives of the organisation.

     To identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with domestic tax collection and compliance - ensuring a robust internal control environment, and developing risk management strategies and assessments, and implementing corrective actions, thereby ensuring the integrity and reliability of the domestic tax system.

     To manage and enhance relationships with domestic taxpayers, businesses, and other stakeholders - by providing high-quality services, resolving disputes, and facilitating a cooperative tax environment, by improving taxpayer services, developing dispute resolution mechanisms to handle tax controversies efficiently, for improving tax administration and policy.

     A Master’s Degree in either Tax, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Law or any related fields.

     A minimum of 15 years experience in finance, public /private administration or related field with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/executive role within a financial related industry. Leadership training will be an added advantage.

BURS offers an attractive package, benefits and career development opportunities to the successful candidates.