Manager, Customs Modernisation & Automation

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the position of MANAGER- CUSTOMS MODERNISATION & AUTOMATION – LEVEL 6 that has arisen within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) – an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and co-ordinate studies and research on ASYCUDA World and PRINCE2 within the division
• Identify training needs and capacity building requirements of technical officers within the unit and develop training programmes, meetings and workshops with stakeholders periodically.
• Disseminate information and sensitize stakeholders’ including development of ASYCUDA WORLD manuals.
• Liaise with technical services and ensure that change requests are submitted timeously.
• Authorise User Acceptance Test, change request forms and transport forms
• Check and verify manuals and seat notes, updates user manuals and seat notes and verifies system performance.
• Follow up system challenges to ICT.
• Monitors and evaluates performance of new programs of all business units
• Recommends creation of Country codes, creation of Currency codes creation of Office codes and creation of Tax codes.
• Verifies rates of exchange update before validation
• Monitor upload of new statutory instruments in ASYCUDA World.
• De- activates Declarants after failure to renew Agent’s bond licence or have outstanding obligations with ZIMRA
• Handles complex ASYCUDA WORLD queries from clients/Supervisor and makes appropriate decisions or recommendations daily.
• Checks sectional reports and consolidates section reports periodically.

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 organizational, 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 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.