Organisation: Uganda Revenue
Authority (URA)
Authority (URA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Supervisor
Compliance – Investigations
Compliance – Investigations
Job Code: HRM/052/601
About URA:
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) was established by the Uganda
Revenue Authority Statute of 1991 and set up in September of the same year as a
central body for assessment and collection of specified revenue, to administer
and enforce the laws relating to such revenue and to provide for related
matters. This statute incorporated all the laws that were in force then
regarding tax collection. The new organization (URA) amalgamated the three tax
administration departments that were responsible for all the taxes collected by
the Central Government of Uganda.
Revenue Authority Statute of 1991 and set up in September of the same year as a
central body for assessment and collection of specified revenue, to administer
and enforce the laws relating to such revenue and to provide for related
matters. This statute incorporated all the laws that were in force then
regarding tax collection. The new organization (URA) amalgamated the three tax
administration departments that were responsible for all the taxes collected by
the Central Government of Uganda.
Job Summary: The Officer
Compliance – Investigations will carry out investigations through obtaining,
maintaining and communicating evidence obtained through reports to facilitate
further management of cases and enhance compliance in the organization.
Compliance – Investigations will carry out investigations through obtaining,
maintaining and communicating evidence obtained through reports to facilitate
further management of cases and enhance compliance in the organization.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The applicants for the Uganda Revenue Authority URA
Officer Compliance – Investigations jobs must hold Bachelor’s degrees in Law or
Social Sciences from a recognized University.
The applicants for the Uganda Revenue Authority URA
Officer Compliance – Investigations jobs must hold Bachelor’s degrees in Law or
Social Sciences from a recognized University.
·
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal
Practice.
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal
Practice.
·
Special training in investigations and law
enforcement is desired
Special training in investigations and law
enforcement is desired
·
At least three years’ experience in the area of
Compliance Management/Law Enforcement
At least three years’ experience in the area of
Compliance Management/Law Enforcement
·
Previous exposure and experience in research,
investigations and the use of statistical data analysis techniques
Previous exposure and experience in research,
investigations and the use of statistical data analysis techniques
·
Familiarity with court and prosecution processes
Familiarity with court and prosecution processes
·
Experience in Police work.
Experience in Police work.
·
Broad knowledge and understanding of Tax Laws,
Leadership Codes, Police Act, the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and
Labor Laws and other applicable Laws of Uganda.
Broad knowledge and understanding of Tax Laws,
Leadership Codes, Police Act, the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and
Labor Laws and other applicable Laws of Uganda.
·
Proven Integrity
Proven Integrity
·
Excellent report writing and communication
skills
Excellent report writing and communication
skills
·
Proficiency in the use of computing applications
for research and reporting
Proficiency in the use of computing applications
for research and reporting
·
Good investigation and networking skills
Good investigation and networking skills
·
Well-developed conceptual, analytical and
problem solving skills
Well-developed conceptual, analytical and
problem solving skills
·
Good presentation and negotiation capability
Good presentation and negotiation capability
·
Strong respect for Human Rights
Strong respect for Human Rights
·
Age: Below 35 years
Age: Below 35 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join URA
should apply online by visiting the website below. Please go to Careers link, Click Here,
‘CAREERS -> EXPERIENTIAL HIRING -> Login (If new, register, else
continue)’ to view detailed job description of the roles and responsibilities
and other required competencies. All applicants are required to scan and attach
copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’ Level, A’
level, Degree certificates. Applicants for the Fleet Assistant position must
attach a scanned copy of their Driving permit in addition to the required
academic certificates. Each attachment should not exceed a limit of 1MB and
ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) are allowed.
should apply online by visiting the website below. Please go to Careers link, Click Here,
‘CAREERS -> EXPERIENTIAL HIRING -> Login (If new, register, else
continue)’ to view detailed job description of the roles and responsibilities
and other required competencies. All applicants are required to scan and attach
copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’ Level, A’
level, Degree certificates. Applicants for the Fleet Assistant position must
attach a scanned copy of their Driving permit in addition to the required
academic certificates. Each attachment should not exceed a limit of 1MB and
ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) are allowed.
Note: The list of
shortlisted and successful candidates will be published on the URA website.
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background
checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
Any applicants found with forged academic documents will be charged in the
courts of law.
shortlisted and successful candidates will be published on the URA website.
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background
checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
Any applicants found with forged academic documents will be charged in the
courts of law.
Deadline: 30th
November 2016 at 11:59pm
November 2016 at 11:59pm
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