Fresher Officer Automatic Exchange of Information Jobs – Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Job Title:  Officer Automatic Exchange of Information (Fresher Jobs)

Organization: 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:  To support the operationalization of International Taxation protocols and Standards with a particular focus on automatic exchange of information.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Review Financial Institution AEOI return submissions and underlying financial account information for accuracy, completeness and regulatory soundness. 

• Coordinate the onboarding of Financial Institutions eligible for AEOI reporting onto the URA AEOI Reporting Portal.
• Receive and verify annual AEOI returns from all Reporting Financial Institutions in Uganda.
• Identify, document, make recommendations and communicate on errors in annual AEOI return filings.
• Reconcile, consolidate and submit Jurisdiction-specific AEOI files to the line supervisor for onward transmission to the different jurisdictional AEOI portals.
• Draft and compile monthly and ad hoc AEOI compliance reports upon request and ensure a high level of accuracy is achieved at all times.

Coordinate all stakeholders, activities and workflow arising from Uganda’s membership with the Global Forum Automatic Exchange of Information Group (AEOI group) and regional groupings

• Act as a contact point for other countries in relation to all AEOI queries and status requests on Automatic Exchange of Information.
• Organise events and attend seminars, conferences, meetings and workshops relevant to local and international events, activities and developments in relation to tax transparency.
• Compile and prepare Uganda’s position on proposals regarding the review and update of the International Standards and Terms of Reference for AEOI Peer reviews and related work.
• Preparing for and participating in international negotiations and discussions relating to automatic exchange of information.

Receive, and respond to enquiries by different stakeholders in relation to URA’s operational framework on the effective use of AEOI data.

• Receive requests and coordinate the provision of the required information by stakeholders in line with the OECD confidentiality and data safeguards requirements.
• Support in developing technical briefs, presentations and working papers in relation to policy and legislative work on emerging trends in international tax transparency standards.
• Contribute to continuous AEOI system and process development and review to support URA’s AEOI IT and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge bank of FATCA and CRS (AEOI) regulatory and compliance environment as it impacts URA service and/or clients, conducting additional research as necessary to resolve internal or external queries.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements   

• An Honor’s Bachelor’s degree or its equivalency of a Master’s degree in either Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Law or Social Sciences and related disciplines from a recognized academic institution
• At least two (02) years’ work experience in the area of Research and International relations in a reputable organization.
• An impeccable record of integrity.

Desirable Requirements   

• Basic Training in Banking
• Training in Financial and Data Analysis
• Training in International Taxation and Policy Analysis

Knowledge   

• Knowledge of Tax laws, Non-Double Taxation Agreements, Operations of Financial Institutions and related Multi-lateral Instruments

Special Skills and Attributes

• The incumbent should have excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Should have excellent Data Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Should be highly adaptable and versatile
• Should have excellent negotiation and networking capabilities
• The ideal person should be assertive and emotionally intelligent
• The ideal person should express resilience and commitment to work
• Ability to prepare reports and convincing presentations

How to Apply:

• Visit this URA link, This vacancy has closed — applications are no longer acceptedApplications closedSee open jobs at Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) → 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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