TRA - Assistant Tax Officer

TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

POSITION: ASSISTANT TAX OFFICER

Purpose of the Job

• To conduct desk/field audits and report to Tax Auditors.
• To collect Government revenue and implement enforcement procedures.

Major Activities of the Job
(i) Conduct desk and field audits on presumption cases and other relevant areas.
(ii) Assist in the preparation of action plans on a weekly and monthly basis.
(iii) Conduct physical survey and Block management.
(iv) Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly/semi-​annual and annual reports on assessments.
(v) Conduct interviews for new taxpayers.
(vi) Verify assessments manually or by using a computer.
(vii) Prepare the tax positions for all taxpayers and arrears list.
(viii) Conduct face vetting of application for tax exemptions/relief forms, refunds and tax returns.
(ix) Process additional taxes and interest certificates.
(x) Prepare demand letters to tax defaulters and impose collection penalties and follow up payments.
(xi) Vetting of motor vehicle registration documents.
(xii) Renew annual motor vehicle licences, transfer of ownership motor vehicles and issue driving license.
(xiii) Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Job Requirements Qualification

(i) First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Tax Management, or its equivalent with at least an upper second class from a recognized Higher Learning Institution.

(ii) Those lacking an upper second class in qualifications mentioned in item (i) but with a Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation or its equivalent from a recognized higher learning Institution.\age Limit: (30) years.

GENERAL
Applicants for all positions MUST be ready to work any where in the United Republic of Tanzania.

REMUNERATION
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

MODE OF APPLICATION
Application should include contact telephone numbers and be accompanied with Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant Certificates, Passport size photograph of the applicant recently taken and the names and reliable address (including telephone numbers) of three reputable referees. The application should reach the undersigned by 3rd August, 2011. Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.

Commissioner General
Tanzania Revenue Authority
P. O. Box 11491,
Dar es Salaam