Taxation Policy Analyst (GMG/SEG 3)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Responsibilities 

• Monitors, analyzes and makes recommendations for reporting to the Minister on policy issues relating to tax laws as they impact the economy as a whole, and to specific sectors and/or individuals and groups within the tax system; 
• Investigates and report on practical and sound policy and legislative proposals taking cognizance of the administrative compliance, revenue and economic effects; 
• Assists in interpreting tax laws and formulating practical guidance to promote voluntary tax compliance; 
• Keeps abreast with the latest developments in taxation, economics, business and related disciplines; 
• Initiates and maintains networks with the private sector;
• Identifies issues which may have an impact on the Tax Acts; 
• Liaises with the Legal Officers in the development of draft legislation, including liaison with the Parliamentary Counsel as required;
• Monitors the drafting process; 
• Conducts effective quality assurance activities; 
• Conducts reviews of the efficiency and effectiveness of the legislative measures used to implement Government’s taxation policies;
• Makes submissions to the Principal Director, Tax Policy with background information and recommendations; 
• Prepares progress reports and/or feedback along with recommendations in keeping with government’s economic goals; 
• Ensures that policies proposed reflect best advice to taxpayers and there is consistency with advice; 
• Provide information in response to queries relating to tax policy matters from various entities and members of the public through various mediums such as correspondences (letters) and/or telephone.
  • Prepares comprehensive briefs for the Minister concerning the Bauxite (Production Levy) Act, the Bauxite and Alumina Industries Encouragement Act, the Mining Act, the Petroleum Act and any other relevant Act. 
  • Provides resource support to the Minister in the Houses of Parliament.
  • Represents the Ministry at meetings on matters relating to the extractive industry. 
  • Draft Cabinet Submissions, prepare Orders under the above Acts and monitors those Orders through the various stages of enactment.
  • Receives reports on the payment of taxes/levy by approved producers/companies. 
  • Collaborates with Research and Analysis through the Senior Director on the performance of taxes in order to determine areas that may need policy changes 
  • Analyses the effects of changes in taxation policy as it relates to the grant of exemptions, concessions and incentives for savings and investment. 
  • Examines proposals for changes in taxation policy as it relates the granting of exemptions, concessions and incentives for savings and investments. 
  • Prepares brief for tax legislation to give effect to tax policies embodied in the annual taxation programmes and proposals approved during the course of the year. 
• Prepares reports briefs and submissions outlining recommendations for policy changes and decisions 
• Draft Cabinet Submissions to give effect to recommendations for changes.
• Assists with the development of a database on policy issues and actions taken to implement recommended changes to tax laws. 
• Analyses, investigates and recommends policy changes. 
• Conducts research into proposals submitted by interest groups for changes to tax laws 
• Makes recommendations for changes to tax laws
• Provides assistance to the Director in organization stakeholders consultation 
• Prepares monthly report on work assigned by supervisor. 

Management/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Contributes to the development of the Branch’s corporate and operational plans and budgets; 
• Prepares individual work plans. 
• Assists in ensuring that the Branch’s staff have sufficient and appropriate physical resources to enable them to undertake their duties efficiently and effectively; 
• Participates in stakeholder’s meetings within and/or outside the Ministry as divisional representative as it relates to taxation matters 
• Maintains effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders and clients, ensuring that the Branch provides a consistently high level of service to them. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Sound knowledge of tax laws and treaties 
• Sound knowledge of taxation policies 
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxes as well as emerging taxes
• Working knowledge in Human Resource Management practices.
• Strong research and analytical skills 
• Sound knowledge of computer applications 
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Possess and exercise high integrity and ethical standards
• High attention to detail/ focus 
• Strategic Management - Possess the ability to plan and set realistic objectives and develop a course of action to manage and achieve organization’s goals 
• Problem Solving and Analysis – Possess the ability to identify and analyse work related problems and generate innovative or appropriate solutions
• Communication –Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Initiative – Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment
• Integrity – Possess the ability to act within guidelines, honesty, conduct business transactions, and treat these in a confidential manner.
• Interpersonal Skills – Possess the ability to interact co-operatively with others and to build long term internal and external relationships; extensive network of professional contacts in the government and tax space 
• Time Management – Superior time management skills with respect to setting priorities and managing multiple workflows against tight deadlines.

QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bsc. in Business Administration/Economics, Management Studies or equivalent discipline 
• Three (3) years working experience, at least two of which should be in an area related to taxation. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB:

• Pressured working conditions with numerous critical deadlines
• Required to work abnormal working hours 
• May be required to travel both locally and oversees on official work related business 
• Frequent Meetings 

We thank all applicants for the interest expressed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.