Officer Tax Risk Management - (2400034) job at Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
About the Organization
The Uganda Revenue Authority is a government revenue collection agency established by the Parliament of Uganda. Operating under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the URA is responsible for enforcing, assessing, collecting, and accounting for the various taxes imposed in Uganda.
Job Description
Organization: Tax Risk Section
Primary Location: Uganda-Nakawa HQs
Job: 12306.Officer Customs Risk Management
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. Identify tax risk Management needs and sensitize staff in risk management to promote an enterprise-wide tax risk awareness culture
a) Identify and populate the tax risk management matrix
b) Carry out research and prepare materials for sensitizations and submit them to the supervisor for review.
c) Organize engagements for tax risk management sensitizations.
d) Sensitize staff on the tax risk management and prepare an engagement report after each sensitization.
2. Analyze the departmental risk registers for consolidation into the tax risk register.
a) Obtain departmental tax risk registers
b) Analyze and evaluate the identified risks to consolidate a draft tax risk register.
c) Draft risk descriptors and proposed mitigation measures
3. Assess risk trends and draft the tax risk management report to support decision-making.
a) Conduct both internal and external environmental scanning.
b) Analyse and evaluate key tax risks identified.
c) Draft the report and submit it to the supervisor every quarter.
d) Conduct continuous monitoring of the implementation of risk treatments.
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Essential Requirements:
a) An Honor’s Bachelor’s degree or its equivalency in Statistics, Economics, Commerce , Quantitative Economics or a related field from a recognized academic institution.
b) At least two (02) years of experience experience in a statistics job in a reputable organization
c) An impeccable record of integrity.
Desirable Requirements:
a) Specialized Training in Data Analysis Tools such as STATA, Intermediate MS Excel, etc
b) Experience in the application of Data Analysis Tools such as STATA, Intermediate Ms Excel etc
c) Any additional qualification in Risk management is an added advantage.
Knowledge
a) Knowledge of the Tax Laws of Uganda and their practice
b) Knowledge of the Risk Management Policy
c) URA Tax Administration Processes
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
a) Ability to apply Statistical Data Analysis packages.
b) Ability to conduct Research, analyze and report findings
c) Report writing
d) Ability to analyze large volumes of data and pay attention to details.
e) Good Interpersonal Skills
f) Ability to work as part of a team
How to Apply
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