Director, Tax Relief (GMG/SEG 4)

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional 

• Evaluates requests for relief to facilitate determination of the effectiveness of enacted legislation and to identify loopholes in the System; 
• Represents the Division/Ministry at meetings on taxation matters; 
• Investigates and makes recommendations on all applications for relief under the various Tax Acts; 
• Prepares submission of recommendations received by the Unit to the Minister through the DFS Taxation; 
• Conducts interviews/meetings with applicants/interest groups; 
• Monitors Organizations granted relief under the various Tax Acts; 
• Liaises with other Government Departments and Private Organizations on Tax matters;
• Investigates/Re-routes to relevant Units/individuals, complaints received, in order to resolve the matter, if possible; 
• Examines proposals for changes in Taxation Policy, as it relates to the granting of exemption, concessions and incentives for savings and investments; 
• Ensures that requests for relief are analyzed, investigated and properly documented by staff;
• Prepares Draft Cabinet Submissions; 
• Examines Submissions prepared by staff for submission to the Minister/DFS, Taxation;
• Facilitates the receipt of proposals form interest groups on tax matters by way of interviews/meetings; 
• Makes recommendations to the Minister/DFS Taxation on requests for relief submitted to the Ministry; 
• Supervises the maintenance of a DBMS to monitor Concessions granted, to facilitate the informational needs of the Division/Ministry; 
• Prepares reports/briefs, and submissions outlining recommendations for policy changes/decisions; 
• Ensures the effective and efficient administration of the 20% Concession on motor vehicle regime. 

Management/Administrative 

• Plans, organizes and directs the work of the Branch, including the development of the Branch’s component of the Corporate and Operational Plans and Budgets, and monitors the Unit’s achievement against them; 
• Represents the MOFPS at conferences, symposiums/seminars/workshops and meetings both local and overseas, and makes presentations on issues bearing portfolio responsibility;
• Serves as a member of technical working groups, where required; 
• Conducts periodic reviews of supervisees, in accordance with Work Plans;
• Conducts final assessment of supervisees based on performance assessment criteria and prepares performance report; 
• Develops and manages the performance of the Branch and its staff, including transferring skills, motivating staff, setting performance targets, monitoring performance, providing feedback to staff and arranging for training; 
• Ensures that the Branch’s staff have sufficient and appropriate physical resources to enable them to undertake their duties efficiently and effectively; 
• Co-ordinates and supervises the activities of supervisees to ensure completion of assignments, as well as compliance with established systems and procedures;
• Utilizes management tools, such as Succession Planning/Training, job rotation and job enrichment, to motivate and empower employees; 
• Participates in the development and revision of the Division’s policies, procedures and systems, to meet Ministry’s goals, objectives and targets; 
• Conducts regular Staff Meetings and Ad-Hoc Meetings, as necessary, to discuss job scheduling and any other issues/problems that impact the Branch, so as to provide solutions to achieve its objectives; 
• Maintains effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders and clients, ensuring that the Branch provides a consistently high level of service to all parties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core 

• Strategic Management - Possess the ability to plan and set realistic objectives and develop a course of action to manage and achieve organization’s goals 
• Leadership - Excellent leadership and people management skills 
• People Management - Possess the ability to select, and develop employees through training, mentoring and job rotation. 
• Problem Solving and Analysis – Possess the ability to identify and analyze work related problems and generate innovative or appropriate solutions 
• Communication –Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Initiative – Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment 
• Integrity – Possess the ability to act within guidelines, honesty, conduct business transactions, and treat these in a confidential manner. 
• Interpersonal Skills – Possess the ability to interact co-operatively with others and to build long term internal and external relationships; extensive network of professional contacts in the government and tax space 
• Time Management – Superior time management skills with respect to setting priorities and managing multiple workflows against tight deadlines. 

Technical 

• Sound knowledge of Tax Laws and Treaties 
• Sound knowledge of taxation policies 
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxes as well as emerging taxes 
• Working knowledge in Human Resource Management practices. 
• Strong research and analytical skills 
• Sound knowledge of computer application 
• Possess and exercise high integrity and ethical standards 
• Keen attention to detail 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• BSc. in Management Studies/Economics/Accounting or equivalent academic qualifications.
• Five (5) year experience with at least two (2) of which should be at the supervisory level. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Pressured working conditions with numerous critical deadlines 
• Managing multiple complex assignments 
• Required to work abnormal working hours 
• May be required to travel both locally and oversees on official work related business
• Frequent Meetings

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.