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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has called for applications from qualified individuals to take up available positions as assistants and managers.
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The main tax-collecting agency requested candidates to provide their educational and work-related papers by June.
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KRA, employing more than 8,000 professionals nationwide, stated clearly that it does not impose any charges for recruitment.
Japhet Ruto, who works as a journalist for ChinPao.biz.id.co.ke, has accumulated more than eight years of experience specializing in finance, business, and technology reporting both within Kenya and internationally.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has posted multiple permanent and pensionable management roles for professionals looking to further their careers across various sectors.
How to apply for Kenya Revenue Authority positions
KRA, employing more than 8,000 professionals nationwide, invited eligible applicants to apply via their online recruitment system by Monday, June 2nd.
The government’s principal revenue collector announced the job vacancies on its website and set June deadlines for candidates to present their Curriculum Vitae and other academic certificates.
“The KRA is looking to bring aboard proactive, motivated, energetic, and seasoned professionals who possess strong ethical standards for these open roles. Applications should be submitted via MyGov by June 2nd,” the announcement read.
What positions did KRA announce they were hiring for?
1. Manager, domestic taxes
The person in this role will oversee and guarantee the effective execution of initiatives related to local taxation.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in project management, IT, computer science, engineering, or business.
- A minimum of five years’ experience, including at least two years serving as an assistant manager.
2. Manager, Revenue Support and Fraud Management
The person in this role will uphold the accuracy of tax procedures, develop revenue protection methods, guarantee adherence to tax policies, and minimize income losses through sophisticated data analysis techniques.
Requirements:
- A minimum of five years’ experience, including at least two years as an assistant manager.
- A bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, artificial intelligence, finance, accounting, or economics.
3. Manager -managing vulnerabilities and providing investigative support
The jobholder will be tasked with developing and executing strategies to effectively manage technical vulnerabilities in the authority’s business systems and IT infrastructure.
Requirements:
- A prospective applicant needs to hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Information Technology.
- A minimum of five years’ experience, including at least two years serving as an assistant manager.
4. Deputy Manager – overseeing projects for large & medium-sized taxpayers (LMT) as well as micro & small-scale taxpayers (MST)
The person will oversee the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and completion of projects designed to enhance taxpayer engagement.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration, or a similar discipline.
- Four years of pertinent professional experience, including at least one year in a managerial role.
5. Assistant manager, service desk
The jobholder shall be responsible for managing shared services, central planning and ensuring service request fulfilment.
Requirements:
- Four years of pertinent professional experience, including at least one year in a managerial role.
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information and communication technology (ICT), business informatics, computer forensics, or intelligence management.
What additional positions did KRA announce as open?
- Manager of Quality Assurance, Release, Change, and Configuration Management.
- Associate manager – support for business applications.
- Associate Manager – System Administration
- Associate Manager – Capacity Planning and Business Continuity
- Deputy Manager – Cloud Architecture & Technology Platform
- Deputy manager for data governance.
- Associate Manager – Business Intelligence Platform Engineering
- Assistant manager for library user services and outreach.
Why You Should Revamp Your Resume
Simon Ingari, a career development consultant, recommended that job seekers tailor their resumes specifically to match the positions they are applying for.
He emphasized again that for candidates to be successful, they ought to eliminate unnecessary details from their CVs.
“Including unrelated work experiences can clutter your resume and divert attention from your key qualifications. Outdated information includes your religion, hobbies not related to the job and primary school education if you have graduated,” he told ChinPao.biz.id.co.ke.
What were the names of other organizations that posted job openings?
As reported elsewhere, Kenya Airways has declared openings for positions aimed at professionals across various sectors.
The Kenya Institute of Mass Communication was looking for both experienced professionals and new graduates.
The office of the Attorney General similarly welcomed submissions for 22 vacant positions.
