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Job Title:  Officer Natural Resource Management (2 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:  Implement strategies geared towards minimizing Revenue leakages in the natural resources sector and enhancing voluntary compliance with Tax laws, policies and regulations

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct compliance audits on natural resource sector players in order to identify revenue leakages and take actions to enhance voluntary compliance 

• Review taxpayers’ profiles and sector performance data to understand their businesses and assess risk
• Participate in the development of audit plans to guide the audit process
• Contact taxpayers, communicate the intention to audit and furnish taxpayers with information about the audit e.g. areas and period of the audit
• Visit taxpayers’ premises, conduct initial audit meetings and upload meeting minutes onto the eTAX system
• Obtain and verify records/documentation from taxpayers to confirm anticipated risk
• Liaise with third parties to obtain information for audit purposes

Provide technical support to the URA legal teams for mediation and court proceedings in oil and gas cases

• Provide documentation and clarifications on natural resources cases to inform court proceedings
• Participate in engagements with legal/objections teams to discuss audit findings to enable the drafting of legal responses and/or defence
• Attend court and mediation proceedings to provide input in natural resources cases
• Draft witness statements to inform natural resources cases in courts of law and submit them to the line supervisor for review

Build, understand and sustain relationships with clients/taxpayers to manage and enhance compliance

• Review taxpayers’ profiles and ascertain registration, filing and payment status and submit to the line supervisor for further management
• Collaborate with taxpayers to identify challenges and problems that affect their compliance and offer solutions and client support
• Attend workshops with government departments and acquire information about the natural resources sector and document areas of learning for future reference
• Participate in the review of relevant laws, agreements and best practices and propose changes in legislative regime to improve voluntary compliance

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements   

• An Honors bachelor’s degree or its equivalency in any field with training in Accounting, Commerce, Law, Statistics, Business Administration, Mining Engineering and Geological Resource Management from a recognized academic institution.
• At least (02) two years’ experience in a related field from a recognized organization.
• An impeccable record of integrity

Desirable Requirements   

• A master’s degree in Geological Resource Management
• Specialized training in International Taxation
• Full professional qualification in accounting such as ACCA and CPA.

Knowledge   

• Good understanding of national, regional and international tax laws

Specific Skills & Attributes

• The ideal candidate should be able to communicate effectively and relate with all kinds of people
• S/he should have good leadership skills
• Should be flexible and adaptable but firm on principles
• Should be emotionally intelligent and have a sense of intuition
• Excellent customer care and a passion for excellent quality of service
• The ideal person should have excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Should be highly adaptable and versatile
• Should be punctual and quick at decision-making
• Should have excellent negotiation and networking capabilities
• The ideal person should express resilience and commitment to work
• Ability to prepare analytical reports and make convincing presentations

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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