Jobs at Uganda Revenue Authority in Uganda - Compliance Officer

Job Title: OFFICER COMPLIANCE (02 POSITIONS)
JOB CODE: HRM/051/600
REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR, COMPLIANCE
ROLE: To conduct Compliance Reviews and implement Integrity Enhancement
Initiatives and activities in accordance with the URA HRMM, Code of Conduct and other
Compliance Programs.

KEY RESULT AREAS
• Carry out investigation operations in the division and generate reports in line with
Departmental Guidelines and Tax Investigations Manual
• Gather and analyze data on business transactions of cases under investigations and
generate a report in line departmental guidelines
• Coordinate settlement of queries, claim and provide technical support to
management and staff in line with departmental guidelines
• Coordinate with CID in Investigations of criminal cases and on request represent
URA in court
• Prepare MDC & SAC reports on staff in line with HRMM &MEC decisions

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
Essential:
a) An Honor’s Degree in Law, Commerce, Accountancy, Auditing
b) Credit in Mathematics and English
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Desirable:
c) Professional Qualifications in Accounting, Auditing, Ethics &Integrity
d) Training in Corporate Governance
e) Knowledge in regulatory and Process Compliance


Experience & Knowledge
a) At least Two (2) year experience in Compliance Audits & Reviews
b) Knowledge in regulatory and process compliance.
c) Proficiency in data analysis techniques.
d) Proficiency in research, investigations and the use of statistical data analysis
techniques
e) Familiarity with court and prosecution processes
f) Risk profiling and analysis
g) Experience in management of complaints and whistle blowers
h) Experience in implementation of integrity enhancement programs
i) Familiarity with management of investigations
j) Understanding of Tax Laws, Leadership Codes, Anti-bribery Act, penal code and
Labor Laws
k) URA code of conduct and other policies
Character & Abilities;
a) Information handling, Analysis &Communication
b) Excellent Planning &Organizing
c) Problem Solving &Decision Making
d) High ethics, integrity and confidentiality
e) Mastery of Computer skill

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