Revenue Specialist Large Clients Office X 85 posts (LCO): Level 9 || ZIMRA – Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

DUE : 27 JAN 2023

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the above-mentioned posts within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) – an equal opportunity employer.

DUTIES
Offers specialised service to all taxpayers with respect to all tax heads.
Processes requests for exemptions and roll-overs in respect of Capital Gains Tax and schemes of reconstruction (most of which are complex and may involve cross border transactions).
Provides technical advice and client relationship services to both internal and external clients.
Conduct workshops, key taxpayer and stakeholder engagements.
Processing of refunds.
Negotiates and approves settlement terms (per approval threshold) for payment of outstanding tax revenue including VAT Refunds set-offs.
Carries out tax audits such as desk audits, project based audits, comprehensive audits, VAT refund audits and Transfer Pricing audit cases.
Prepares objection reports.
Prepares the draft Commissioner’s case for court appeal cases in liaison with legal.
Researches, reviews and recommends alignment of practice notes and procedures with the changes in legislation.
Periodically prepares taxpayer education articles such as pamphlets, public notices and Taxman corner articles.
Reviews operational systems to ensure adherence to set procedures and regulations.
Designs, reviews and recommends approval of forms in line with legislation changes.
Compiles and analyses section reports including Audit Logs, Risk registers and Business Continuity Plans.
Any other duties as may be delegated.

REQUIREMENTS
A degree in Accounting / Business Studies / Business Management / Economics / Fiscal Studies; OR a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy or Business Studies; OR a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIS.
At least five (5) years post traineeship working experience in a Domestic Taxes environment.
Thorough knowledge of Domestic Taxes legislation and procedures.
Knowledge of the SAP system is an added advantage.

Skills And Competencies
Good interpersonal and negotiating skills.
Computer literacy (SAP, ASYCUDA, Ms Excel, Ms Word, PowerPoint).
Good analytical, decision making, planning and mentoring skills.
Self-starter and ability to work with minimum supervision.
High levels of integrity.
Ability to work under pressure.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, all applications should be emailed to: ZimraRecruitment@zimra.co.zw clearly stating the position applied for and addressed to:
The Director, Human Capital
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
6th Floor ZB Centre, Corner First Street/Kwame Nkrumah Avenue,
P.O. Box 4360,
HARARE

NB: Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to and females are encouraged to apply.