5 x Station Manger, Customs & Excise

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the position of STATION MANAGER, CUSTOMS & EXCISE – LEVEL 6 (5 POSTS) that have arisen within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) – an equal opportunity employer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of revenue collections for all revenue heads.
• Account for and report on all revenues collected, in accordance with the laid down procedures.
• Review revenue collection strategies and revenue enhancement projects.
• Track duty drawback claims and other duty/tax refunds for efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness.
• Formulate and implement efficient and effective procedures, controls and systems for administering goods entering and exiting the country. Interpret and implement legislation and organisational policies effectively and efficiently.
• Assist in identifying and facilitating Human Capital development.
• Implement measures to minimise cost of collection.
• Conduct periodic meetings and workshops with staff and stakeholders.
• Conduct performance appraisals of subordinates and checks appraisals done by the subordinates.
• Conduct random checks from system reports to ensure that clearances adhere to required procedures and controls.
• Create synergies with other government organizations and other revenue authorities for joint operations.
• Follow up on outstanding bill entries.
• Implement integrity action and service level agreement for the section.
• Respond and implements internal and external audit recommendations.
• Make recommendations for Value or Tariff Rulings.
• Monitor the turnaround time to serve clients as per Client Charter.
• Recommend review of policies, processes, procedures, operational guidelines and recommends the necessary change for approval.
• Verify and carries out cancellation of Bill of Entry documents.
• Identify training needs and ensures staff receives training in specialized areas.
• Ensure adherence to the tenets of the Authority’s performance management system within the division.

Job skills and Competencies

• Self-starter with ability to work under pressure and beyond stipulated hours.
• Unquestionable integrity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good organisational, people and time management skills.
• Team player who is innovative and analytical.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Economics / Fiscal Studies / Business Studies / Business Management / Business Administration / Sociology or equivalent OR Full CIS OR Higher National Diploma in Accounting / Business Studies or equivalent.
• An MBA / MSc an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of Customs & Excise legislation and procedures.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in Customs & Excise and or Taxes working environment in a supervisory grade.
• Knowledge of ASYCUDA World is a prerequisite.

Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional qualifications, by 9 April 2022. All applications should be emailed to [email protected] clearly indicating the position you are applying for as your E-mail Subject Reference and addressed to:

The Director Human Capital
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
6th Floor ZB Centre
Corner First Street / Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
P. O. Box 4360
HARARE

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.