Head, Direct Assessment at Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS)

Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) is the main funding arm of the Ekiti State Government charged with the responsibility of collecting taxes and other revenues. The State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has massively increased as a result of strategies implemented and programs pioneered by EKIRS. This, in great measure, has positively impacted revenue generation and collection.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Direct Assessment

Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

Interface with new growth and relationship management units and all other available means to gather a concise database of all taxpayers subject to Direct Assessment
Periodically update the database and ensure it includes a significant percentage of all major direct assessment taxpayers in Ekiti State
Make sure that all major taxpayers are captured in the Revenue’s central database.
Ensure that tax liabilities agreed to with the individual taxpayer are a fair reflection of the income earned by the taxpayer
Establish a scientific and systematic approach within the statutory regulations, in determining the tax assessed on each taxpayer
To manage team members, and with the support of the HR unit ensure they are adequately trained and have the resources required to deliver on their tasks
Interface with the tax audit, database management unit, and Head of Legal to ensure the best results
At every opportunity, leverage technology and the Revenue’s database in performing tasks
For the team; Communicate job expectations and monitor performance in line with HR policies.
Regular communications with Director PIT on team achievements and challenges
Ensure all key processes within the unit are properly documented, key risk areas identified, and mitigating controls are put in place and constantly monitored
Any other task that may be assigned by the Director, PIT

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field
ICAN ACCA or its equivalent
CITN

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in tax administration (at least two of which have been in a lead role) and at least 4 of which were specifically in Personal Income Tax administration.

Proficiencies: