Director – Excise Directorate

MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure achievement of compliance rates as outlined in the annual output plan;
• Devises workable strategies for sustainable revenue optimisation;
• Ensures daily expectations are submitted and reviewed;
• Monitors resource utilisation for optimum results;
• Innovates new ways of revenue collection and tax compliance for divisional reporting;
• Sets and establishes clear objectives which are in tandem with the Corporate Strategic objectives;
• Constantly evaluates the success of the plans and takes corrective action where necessary;
• Uses the organizational structure under his charge effectively (i.e. delegating authority to staff, empowerment, job enrichment and teamwork etc.) to accomplish the set objectives; and
• Designs individual jobs/tasks in a manner that minimizes loss or wastage.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or the Equivalent;
• University Degree with a bias in Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration or other relevant qualifications;
• Knowledge in computation of Excise Duty and Fuel Levy;
• Knowledge of procedures in the Customs and Excise Act;
• Minimum of 10 years post qualifying experience with 5 years at Management Level; and
• Master’s Degree in Economics, Business or Finance related field will be an added advantage.

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrated excellent strategic and business acumen skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and influential skills with ability to work with a dynamic Senior Management Team;
• Must have high levels of integrity with excellent problem solving, analytical and financial management skills; and
• Management skills with leadership qualities.