Assistant Tax Officers (380)

Assistant Tax Officers

1.0.       INTRODUCTION.  Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established under the Tanzania Revenue Authority Act No.11 0f 1995.The Authority is a semi-autonomous agency of the Government responsible for the administration of the Central Government taxes as well as several non-tax revenues. TRA is currently implementing its Third Corporate Plan whose vision is to be ‘A Modern Tax Administration’  TRA would like to recruit dynamic experienced and qualified personnel to fill vacant positions in the Customs and Excise, Domestic Revenue and Human Resources and Administration Departments. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the following positions:   POSITION: ASSISTANT TAX OFFICERS                                     Purpose of the Job ·To conduct desk/field audits and report to Tax Auditors. ·To collect Government revenue and implement enforcement procedures. Major Activities of the Job (i)        Conduct desk and field audits on presumption cases and other relevant areas. (ii)       Assist in the preparation of action plans on a weekly and monthly basis. (iii)      Conduct physical survey and Block management. (iv)     Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly/semi-annual and annual reports on assessments (v)      Conduct interviews for new taxpayers. (vi)     Verify assessments manually or by using a computer. (vii)    Prepare the tax positions for all taxpayers and arrears list. (viii)   Conduct face vetting of application for tax exemptions/relief forms, refunds and tax returns. (ix)     Process additional taxes and interest certificates. (x)      Prepare demand letters to tax defaulters and impose collection penalties and follow up payments. (xi)     Vetting of motor vehicle registration documents. (xii)    Renew annual motor vehicle licences, transfers of ownership motor vehicles and issue driving license. (xiii)   Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor. Minimum Job Requirements Qualification  (i)       First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Tax Management, or its equivalent with at least an upper second class from a recognized Higher Learning Institution obtained after the year 2010. OR (ii)       Those lacking an upper second class in qualifications mentioned in item (i) but with a Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation or its equivalent from a recognised higher learning Institution. (iii)      Age Limit: Not over thirty (30) years.  Key Competencies  (i)        Leadership and Team Building (ii)       Strategic Focus and Managing Change (iii)      Managing Performance and Accountability (iv)     Problem Solving and Decision Making              (v)  Integrity GENERAL Applicants for all positions MUST be ready to work any where in the United Republic of Tanzania. REMUNERATION An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates. DEAD LINE The application should be submitted online by 13th November, 2012. Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful. HOW TO APPLY To apply click 'jjob application"   link under online services section. For assistance on how to fill in the Job  Application Form please make use of on line  “HELP” available under the Application Form or dial TRA Call Centre Tel: 0800110016 (TTCL & Vodacom), 0786 800000 (AIRTEL) , 0713800333 (TIGO) from 0800 to 1700 Hours Monday to Friday. These are Toll free numbers.