Job Summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the following positions that have arisen within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) – an equal opportunity employer.
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
§ Provide legal advisory services to the Authority, Ministry of Finance & Economic Development and other stakeholders on legislation administered by ZIMRA;
§ Monitor and evaluate the Authority’s compliance with various laws that govern its operations;
§ Provide legal advice and opinions on the interpretation of revenue laws to both ZIMRA staff and its stakeholders;
§ Draft new and amended legislation;
§ Advise ZIMRA staff on the new and amended legislation affecting the operations of the Authority;
§ Analyse landmark judgments and advise ZIMRA’s Operations divisions of their implications;
§ Participate in pre-budget meetings for the National Budgeting process and provide advice on fiscal issues;
§ Participate in the Tax Reform Committee as the Secretariat and initiate research on tax reforms;
§ Participate in the negotiation and drafting of tax treaties, Memoranda of
§ Understanding and other similar or related instruments;
§ Prepare the Authority’s legal compliance framework documents;
§ Coordinate the preparation and compilation of legal compliance reports for the Authority;
§ Manage the Advisory and Compliance Section through supervising, reviewing and validating legal opinions, compliance reports and other work prepared by the Legal Officers;
§ Partake in the formulation and development of the Legal Services division’s strategy plan and budget;
§ Provide legal advice on matters arising in National Works Council and National Employment Council meetings and;
§ Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director Legal Services.
Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications and Experience
§ A degree in Law, Taxation or any related field;
§ A Masters’ degree is an added advantage;
§ At least 5 years working experience in a legal advisory environment at managerial Level;
§ Computer literacy is a requirement;
§ Knowledge of Zimbabwe Tax Laws is an added advantage and;
§ Ability to use SAP is an added advantage.
Job skills and Competencies
§ Excellent leadership abilities, decision making and critical thinking skills;
§ Self-starter with ability to work under pressure and beyond stipulated hours;
§ Good writing and verbal communication skills;
§ Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines and;
vUnquestionable integrity.
Job Summary
More Information
- Job Application Details Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, by 13 May 2022. All applications should be emailed to [email protected] clearly indicating the position you are applying for as your E-mail Subject Reference 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: All applicants who had responded to previous adverts should not apply. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to