Graduate Traineeship - KRA

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1995 for the purpose of enhancing tax administration.KRA is the principal revenue collection agent for the Government of the Republic of Kenya.The Authority is committed to quality service delivery to the Business Community, Taxpayers, Revenue Collection agents, the General Public and the Government.The vision of the Authority is to be 'the leading Revenue Authority in the world respected for Professionalism, Integrity and Fairness'.To achieve its mandate the Authority utilizes highly qualified and professional personnel and is, therefore, seeking qualified candidates who can adapt to this challenging task to fill the following positions:Graduate TraineesThe Authority invites suitable Kenyan Citizens for consideration in the Kenya Revenue Authority's Graduate Trainee Programme.This intake will be for both Revenue Officer Trainees and Border Control Officer Trainees.Successful candidates will be required to undergo an intensive training in all the theoretical and practical aspects of modern Tax Administration and managerial skills for a period of 24 months.Applicants must be degree holders from recognized Universities preferably in the following fields:
B.Com. (Accounting/Auditing/Business Administration options)
B.AVB.Sc. (Economics/Statistics/Communication/Finance/Humanities)
LIB (Taxation Law will be an advantage)
B.Sc. in Engineering
B.SC. in Actuarial Science
Note: Those with Information & Communications Technology (ICT) related degree should not apply.General computer skills in Windows Operating System (Windows XP and Office Suite etc), office automation tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) and use of the internet will be a strong advantage.Applications in own handwriting enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of educational certificates and testimonials should be sent to the under mentioned to be received not later than 9th October, 2009.A contact daytime telephone number should also be provided.Senior Deputy Commissioner, Human ResourcesKenya Revenue AuthorityTimes Tower, Haile Selassie AvenueP.O. Box 48240-00100 Nairobi