REVENUE SPECIALIST LARGE CLIENTS OFFICE (LCO) – LEVEL 9 (85 Posts) : Zimra

Job Summary

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

Duties And Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• 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.

Qualifications And Experience

• Job 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.
  Qualifications and Experience
• 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.