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Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

10 Sept 2024

About the Organisation

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is the government agency responsible for tax collection in Uganda. Established in 1991, URA operates under the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. Its primary functions include assessing, collecting, and accounting for all government revenue, enforcing tax laws, and advising the government on fiscal policies. URA plays a crucial role in funding public services and development projects by ensuring compliance with tax regulations and promoting voluntary tax payment among citizens.

Job Title

Tax Officer - (2400027) job at Uganda Revenue Authority

Job Description

To offer tax administration services and conduct compliance management activities aimed at improving voluntary taxpayer compliance.

OTHER DETAILS:
Organization: Customs
Primary Location: Uganda-Nakawa HQs
Job: 13216.Tax Officer
Schedule: Permanent
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: Day Job
Job Posting: Aug 22, 2024, 12:00:00 AM
Unposting Date: Sep 10, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide satisfactory client service and enhance voluntary compliance 

a) Onboard and monitor taxpayers across the compliance cycle

 b) Validate taxpayer declarations and monitor on-time filing and payments

 c) Verify Taxpayer Refund claims

 d) Carry out tax field inspections and enforcement activities

 e) Conduct compliance audits 

 f) Promote voluntary tax compliance, provide client support and enhance stakeholder engagement

 g) Prepare periodical reports as required under department guidelines

 h) Enhance business processes and support system improvements

 i) Review policy needs and generate policy proposals to enhance voluntary taxpayer compliance


2. Assess taxes payable and advise the clients on the payment process to enable collection

 a) Vet documents to ascertain accuracy in the declarations made to determine tax payable

 b) Assess taxes payable and advise the clients on the payment process to enable collection

 c) Generate a Payment Registration Notice (PRN) or an amendment reflecting additional tax to be paid based on findings from the physical verification

 d) Conduct compliance checks on taxpayer information from various sources to minimize revenue loss and enhance compliance



3. Improve voluntary compliance 

a) Monitor emerging business activities in the field to foster Voluntary compliance in registration, declarations, and payments. 

 a) Implement initiatives identified in the compliance improvement plan.

 b) Maintain the accuracy of the Taxpayer ledgers

 c) Monitor and manage taxpayers’ arrears portfolio

 d) Implement a Digital Tracking Solution (DTS) and monitor taxpayer compliance. 

 e) Implement Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) and monitor taxpayer compliance. 


4. Conduct activities to facilitate trade, minimize revenue loss, and enhance compliance in line with Customs laws and procedures

 a) Carry out cargo management activities to guide the assessment of customs taxes payable

 b) Examine and review transaction documents to ascertain completeness, authenticity, and accuracy 

 c) Identify risks regarding the compliance of the taxpayers and liaise with their respective tax stations to ensure enforcement


5. Conduct data analysis to improve taxpayer compliance  

a) Analyze industrial trends and design risk mitigation strategies.  

 b) Compile and collate data to support Compliance Management initiatives. 

 c) Identify risks regarding the compliance of the taxpayers considered under the deemed VAT provision and liaise with the respective tax stations to ensure enforcement.

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Qualifications and Competencies

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Essential Requirements    

a)    An honors Bachelor’s degree or its equivalency in a recognized academic institution.

b)    An impeccable record of integrity 


Desirable Requirements    

a)    Training in any of the following areas i.e. Customer care, Report writing, Data analytics Knowledge    

b)    A fair understanding of Ugandan Tax Laws

c)    Knowledge  of different Languages like Swahili, French, Chinese, and others


SPECIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

a) The incumbent must have good Communication skills

b) He/she should have good Customer Care skills

c) He/she should be able to work well in teams

d) He/she should have an impeccable record of integrity

e) The incumbent should have good reporting skills

f) He/she should have the ability to teach communities with a variety of clients

g) He/she should have good computer skills

h) He/she should have research/investigative skills

i) He/she should have a wide range of analytical skills with attention to detail

j) He/she should have good Interpersonal relationship skills

How to Apply

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