Tax Audit and Investigation Expert (STTA) - USAID State2State at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) - 6 Openings

Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.

Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax Audit and Investigation Expert (STTA) - USAID State2State

Locations: Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Gombe and Sokoto

Position Objectives

• The objective of the consultancy is to build the capacity of relevant officials of the states’ Board of Internal Revenue in Tax Audit and Investigation. The STTA Consultant will provide support to the PFM Specialists in the facilitation of Training on Tax Audit and Investigation for relevant government officials in State2State partner states.

Responsibilities and Deliverables
The Consultant will be expected to perform the following activities and deliver the following deliverables that are technically acceptable to State2State, including review and feedback followed up by timely responses from the Consultant.

• Onboarding meeting with State2State team to review and agree on the workplan with agreed due dates of outputs delivery.
• Preparation of Training materials
• Review and update of Training Materials
• Equip participants with requisite skills through training, practical/walkthrough sessions on Tax Audit and Investigation process, and hands-on experience in tax audit and investigation to: understand the tax audit and investigation process; and have analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Preparation and review of Activity Report

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or other relevant fields.
• At least 10 years of work experience as a Tax Audit Expert required.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in Tax Audit and Investigation, Public Financial Management, and/or as a Public Finance consultant.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with evidence of report-writing abilities and skills.
• Work experience in the Development Sector is desirable.
• Very strong ICT skill set, especially in the use of PowerPoint, Microsoft word, and others in the Microsoft suite.
• Good team player and highly organized with strong planning, coordinating, and time management skills.
• Membership in a Taxation body or an accounting professional body (ACCA, ICAN) is desirable.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: [email protected] copy [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.