Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the above-mentioned posts within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) - an equal opportunity employer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Offers specialised service to all taxpayers with respect to all tax heads.
- Processes requests for exemptions and roll-overs in respect of Capital Gains Tax and schemes of reconstruction (most of which are complex and may involve cross border transactions).
- Provides technical advice and client relationship services to both internal and external clients.
- Conduct workshops, key taxpayer and stakeholder engagements.
- Processing of refunds.
- Negotiates and approves settlement terms (per approval threshold) for payment of outstanding tax revenue including VAT Refunds set-offs.
- Carries out tax audits such as desk audits, project based audits, comprehensive audits, VAT refund audits and Transfer Pricing audit cases.
- Prepares objection reports.
- Prepares the draft Commissioner's case for court appeal cases in liaison with legal.
- Researches, reviews and recommends alignment of practice notes and procedures with the changes in legislation.
- Periodically prepares taxpayer education articles such as pamphlets, public notices and Taxman corner articles.
- Reviews operational systems to ensure adherence to set procedures and regulations.
- Designs, reviews and recommends approval of forms in line with legislation changes.
- Compiles and analyses section reports including Audit Logs, Risk registers and Business Continuity Plans.
- Any other duties as may be delegated.
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Accounting / Business Studies / Business Management / Economics / Fiscal Studies; OR a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy or Business Studies; OR a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIS.
- At least five (5) years post traineeship working experience in a Domestic Taxes environment.
- Thorough knowledge of Domestic Taxes legislation and procedures.
- Knowledge of the SAP system is an added advantage.
Skills And Competencies
- Good interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Computer literacy (SAP, ASYCUDA, Ms Excel, Ms Word, PowerPoint).
- Good analytical, decision making, planning and mentoring skills.
- Self-starter and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- High levels of integrity.
- Ability to work under pressure.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, all applications should be emailed to: ZimraRecruitment@zimra.co.zw clearly stating the position applied for and addressed to:
The Director, Human Capital
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
6th Floor ZB Centre, Corner First Street/Kwame Nkrumah Avenue,
P.O. Box 4360,
HARARE
NB: Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to and females are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 27 January 2023
