Head of Revenue Corridor at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Location: Yola, Adamawa State
Team: Revenue Corridors
Reports to: IGR Project Manager (IPM)
Position Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: Full Time

Main Function

• To collaborate with DCP Management and IPM to provide specialist service in the area of IGR enhancement and capacity building; Provide Specialist and strategic support to the Revenue Corridors of the IGR project

Role Responsibility

• Implement plans, programmes and policies for assigned Revenue Corridors.
• Ensure compliance with IGR programmes, plans and policies in relevant Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs).
• Design and implement relevant training and capacity support for staff of MDAs.
• Serve as liaison with MDAs.
• Make recommendations on IT deployment and support.
• Serve as technical expert in the interpretation and application of tax laws by tax bodies and tax payers of the state.
• Provide strategic guides for project implementation using tested and effective local models
• Serve as resource person for capacity building training in relevant area for revenue enhancement.
• Provide guidance and advice on tax issues such as all taxes and revenues collectible by State and Local Governments;
• Perform other duties as requested.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• B Sc. and M Sc. & P.HD in Accounting, Finance or a business related field.
• 10 years’ experience in Tax and Audit, Tax and compliance functions, Banking & Finance etc
• Membership in accounting bodies such as ACCA is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Competencies:

• Experienced as a public speaker on specialist area.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds and skill levels
• Must be IT literate and proficient in MS Office packages
• Must be able to work well under pressure both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Time management skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Other transferable skills

Behavioural Qualities:

• Ethically driven
• Assertive
• Excellence and quality oriented
• Remarkable attention to detail
• Must be discreet and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, efficient and with good judgment
• Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity