Commissioner Customs & Excise – Level 2 (1 Post)
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Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions that have arisen within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) – an equal opportunity employer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership to the division, with particular attention to strategies for taxation of e-commerce and formulating risk management strategies.
Develops and implements divisional strategic and operational plans, dashboard and WCO strategic plans and initiatives.
Develops strategies that eradicate corruption and reduce revenue leakages.
Collaborates with ICT division on new IT-based systems that will result in automation of Customs processes, deterring tax evasion and smuggling and broadening the revenue base.
Deals with Customs & Excise Legislation and Procedures with emphasis on bilateral, multilateral and international transit protocols and conventions.
Ensures customisation and accurate application of international conventions and instruments to fit and enhance the Authority strategies and initiatives.
Builds and motivates high-performance teams to fulfil the mandate of the division and the Authority.
Develops and implements stakeholder engagement programs for effective compliance management partnerships.
Establishes, develops and maintains strategic relationships, knowledge sharing, partnerships and collaboration between ZIMRA and multi-lateral organizations such as AfDB, ATAF, IMF, WCO, World Bank and WTO, and with regional organizations such as SADC, COMESA, ESAMI and bi-lateral relations with major trading partners.
Promotes a good industrial climate through the timeous conclusion of disciplinary cases.
Provides the Authority with effective leadership anchored on high ethical standards.
Provides policy analysis and advice in revenue collection and trade facilitation.
Integrates policies and procedures to enable corporate level integration of operations.
Transform the business to enable continuous operations in the Covid-19 impacted environment.
Qualifications and Experience
Job Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of Customs & Excise legislation and procedures with emphasis on bilateral, multilateral and international transit protocols and conventions.
Ability to identify and drive solution processes.
Good organizational, people and time management skills.
Excellent leadership, decision making, stakeholder engagement and critical thinking skills.
Proven blemish-free integrity record.
Qualifications and Experience
A degree in Accounting/ Economics/ Commerce/ Business Studies/ Fiscal Studies/ Business Management/ Social Studies or equivalent.
A Masters’ degree or equivalent postgraduate commercial qualification.
At least 7 years’ experience in a Customs & Excise and or Domestic Taxes environment in a senior managerial grade.
Experience in organizational management or other aspects of public administration would be an added advantage.
Expert knowledge of ASYCUDA World and or SAP is a pre-requisite.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, by 30 March 2021. All applications should be emailed to ZimraRecruitment@zimra.co.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for as your E-mail Subject Reference and addressed to:
The Commissioner General
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
6th Floor ZB Centre
Corner First Street / Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
P. O. Box 4360
HARARE
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.
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