Zimra

Manager Research & Development Advisory Services – Level 7 [2 Posts]

Accounting & Finance Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the following positions that have arisen within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) –an equal opportunity employer.

MANAGER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY SERVICES – LEVEL 7 [2 POSTS]

Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and Responsibilities
 Provide advice on fiscal policy matters;
 Conduct revenue analysis, forecasting and reporting;
 Analyse impact or effects of public, fiscal and monetary policies or some events on revenue collection;
 Conduct high impact research and edit research papers;
 Compile revenue statistics, maintain databases and manage dissemination of data and research work;
 Participate in the formulation of the strategic, divisional and sectional work plans;
 Research and compile budgetary issues for submission to parent Ministry and participate in pre-Budget consultations and meetings;
 Prepare position papers on specific fiscal reform issues;
 Ensure adherence to the tenets of the Authority’s Performance Management System within the section and;
 Participate in the organisation’s interface with local, regional and international stakeholders and;

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
 A Degree in Accounting, Business Studies, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Fiscal Studies, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Taxation or equivalent;
 A Master’s Degree in relevant fields;
 Good background knowledge in taxes and customs procedures and legislations or experience in a fiscal policy environment;
 Good understanding of econometrics or financial programming;
 Experienced with at least one econometrics/statistical software and;
 At least five (5) years working experience at supervisory level.

Job Skills and Competencies
 Strong research & evidence gathering skills;
 Strong computer skills particularly MS Excel;
 Critical thinking and analytical skills;
 Team player who can actively participate in and coordinate successful teams;
 Exceptional oral and written skills;
 Innovative and passionate to support organisational transformation;
 Ability to work under pressure and beyond stipulated hours and;
 Unquestionable integrity.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, by 24 April 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 Director Human Capital
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.