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Job Title:  Officer Petroleum (13 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Uganda Revenue Authority is a semi-autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that is mandated to assess, collect and account for Government Tax and Non-Tax Revenue.

Job Summary:  Support the compliance of petroleum licensees and contractors exclusive to the petroleum industry in line with existing laws and organizational plans.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Support compliance of petroleum licensees and contractors exclusive to the petroleum industry with the tax laws

• Adhere to compliance strategies set by the division
• Support the quality assure initiatives of the compliance programs related to the Oil and Gas sector
• Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the information exchange and sharing within and outside URA and develop a databank of companies involved in the Oil and gas sector
• Identify and profile risks per taxpayers
• Carry out tax field inspections and enforcement activities
• Provide periodical compliance reports as required by the division

Provide advisory services and technical guidance in the areas of Oil and Gas sector to the Line Manager and associated key stakeholders to improve awareness and decision making

• Provide technical guidance to Petroleum Management Division
• Assist in monitoring and assessment of the impact of oil and gas revenues on the economy to guide policy making and tax planning
• Participate in the formulation of tax measures to regulate collection of oil revenue
• Provide technical guidance to the URA legal team during handling of court cases
• Recommend measures to mediate potential risks in the area of oil and gas

Provide support and maintain harmonious relationships with key stakeholders amongst the designated taxpayers to ensure their collaboration in enhancing tax compliance

• Deliver tax education programs to sensitize licensees and contractors exclusive to the Oil and Gas sector and other government agencies on their tax obligations.
• Execute program for stakeholder relationship management between different Government agencies in the oil and gas sector
• Ensure timely responses to all correspondences with taxpayers
• Conduct courtesy visits to the taxpayers’ premises
• Perform the duties of a client relationship manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements

• An Honors’ Bachelor’s degree or its equivalency in accounting, commerce, law, economics, statistics, business administration, Engineering, Geology, and any other related field from a recognized academic institute.
• At least (02) years’ experience in the related field from a reputable organization.
• An impeccable record of integrity.

Desirable Requirements   

• A master’s degree in Petroleum Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Law and Management

Knowledge    

• Good understanding of national, regional, and international tax laws

Specific Skills & Attributes

• Excellent Interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Good reporting skills.
• Ability to work well in teams.
• Have good computer skills
• Have a wide range of research and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to teach and reach out to a variety of clients
• Resilience and commitment to work

How to Apply:

• Visit this URA link, Click Here to view the detailed job description then click Apply Online.
• Upon submission of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement notification via email. Please ensure that your mailbox has adequate space.
• In case you are not able to complete the application process, you will be required to save your work and the information captured will be saved in your login. This will enable you to resume and complete your application at any time/date within the application period.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of all the requisite academic documents such as Degree Transcripts; A’ level, O’ level Certificates, or any other certification attained. Any qualification which is not attached will not be considered.
• Academic documents of the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted. Applicants that do not possess authentic academic documents will not be considered.
• Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
• Candidates who submit falsified information will be automatically disqualified.
• Degree holders SHOULD NOT apply for Fleet Assistant, Office Assistant and any other position whose job requirements are at diploma level and below.
• ONLY online applications using the link provided above will be considered.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• In case of any inquires please send an e-mail to recruitment@ura.go.ug. or call 0323443643.

Deadline: 10th September 2024

NB: URA is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge money for recruitment

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