Debt Collection Officer Job Vacancy at Uganda Revenue Authority in Uganda

Job Title: DEBT COLLECTION OFFICER - (04 POSITIONS)
JOB CODE: HRM/060/601
REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR –DEBT COLLECTION
ROLE: To implement and facilitate the Collection and enforce the Recovery of
Tax Debts in line with the Departmental Guidelines and Relevant tax
Laws.

KEY RESULT AREAS
• To receive and register incoming case files from stations and reconcile tax
positions where necessary.
• To prepare debt recovery instruments
• Participate in enforcement against tax defaulters
• Coordinate and oversee enforcement activities with Auctioneers
• Monitor the debt Portfolio
• Follow up on bounced cheques
• To bank cheques for MOU’s on their due dates
• To monitor tax payer’s compliance with MOU’s

Person Specifications
(a) Qualifications
Essential:
• An Honors degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Finance,law and related
studies.
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• ACCA/CPA Qualifications
• Candidates with Law degrees must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
and be Enrolled as Advocates
Desirable:
• Training in Tax and Revenue Administration
(b) Experience and Knowledge
a) At least three (3) years’ experience in handling tax administration matters.
b) Experience and exposure to tax assessment, tax computations, reconciliations of
tax positions and tax audits leading into enforcement and collection of tax debts
c) Risk analysis and profiling; with strong problem solving abilities
d) In-depth understanding and/or exposure to various tax and other laws, policy,
regulations, protocols
e) Strong knowledge and experience in administration of tax enforcement instruments
(c)Character & Abilities
a) High proficiency in the use of computer applications for report writing and
research
b) Excellent command of the English language - both spoken and written
c) A team player
d) A high level of integrity and professionalism
e) Confidence and assertiveness
f) Mature and independent mindset and orientation to delivering results
g) Decision making abilities
h) Ability to manage contradicting interests
i) Analytical and problem solving skills
j) Strong negotiation capabilities


How TO APPLY:

URA will ONLY consider online applications submitted through our website. Visit the URA website: http://ura.go.ug/ and follow the link to “CAREERS -> EXPERIENTIAL HIRING” to view details and apply for the available opportunities.

NOTE:

    Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted
    Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority. Any applicant found with forged academic documents will be charged under courts of law.
    All appointments are subject to a six‐month probationary period and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.


Deadline: 17/08/2013