Executive Chairman – Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) At Phillips Consulting

Posted on Tue 18th Sep, 2012 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (1 comments)

Phillips Consulting is the industry leader in recruitment and executive selection and offers a full spectrum of hiring programs and services, to ensure that the right people are hired at the right time for all middle and senior level positions in permanent, temporary and contract opportunities.

Our client, The Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, Nigeria responsible for the control and management of the public finance of the federation is seeking to recruit an outstanding professional to take up the leadership role of Executive Chairman - Federal Inland Revenue Service

Position Title: Executive Chairman – Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

Responsibilities:

Provide overall leadership, strategic direction and manage overall performance of the Service and the Joint Tax Board
Growing tax revenues significantly through clear and concerted efforts that will build a sustainable institution
Policy execution and day to day administration of the affairs of the Service
Overall human resource management of the Service
Managing the assets, liabilities and incidental obligations of the Service
Executing the Service's tax administration initiatives, operations and programmes whilst ensuring high standards of integrity, accountability and transparency
Providing technical leadership in revenue administration and ensuring the Service actively contributes to policy direction and initiatives on tax and public sector reform
Working with the Federal Ministry of Finance to ensure implementation of the National Tax Policy, review such policy as appropriate and contribute to overall fiscal policy direction as may be required
Driving ongoing and new modernization initiatives towards .ensuring seamless tax administration and widening of the tax base
Ensuring coordination and communication within the Service and with its stakeholders.

Qualifications:

A first degree from a recognized and accredited university; possession of a Masters' degree in a related field will be an added advantage
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria or the Nigeria Bar Association will be an added advantage
A minimum of fifteen (15) years experience with a strong professional pedigree at an executive level or management position in a large and reputable organisation
Relevant experience in tax policy formulation, tax legislation drafting and qualitative tax administration with proven track record in these areas
Candidate must be multi skilled in accountancy, economics, taxation, law and related fields, with relevant experience to support the provision of rounded and effective tax administration in all its ramifications
Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology applications as it relates to the administration of taxation systems is required
Candidate should have a passion for qualitative success and demonstrate strong leadership and management skills
Candidate must possess excellent creative, strategic, analytical, organisational and change management skills and demonstrate strong execution and project management aptitude
Candidate must possess strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.

Application Closing Date:

1st October, 2012

Method Of Application:

All Applicants are required to describe how they meet all of the above criteria in a cover letter to be submitted along with an updated resume.
Applications for the role of Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) are to be supported with a write-up (Microsoft Word format) of no more than 1,000 words, on the applicant's vision of the Nigerian tax system by 2020 and how to realise the vision.
Any applicant that is found to have criminal records, has been previously indicted or has submitted information that is found to be false, fraudulently obtained or a misrepresentation of facts, will be automatically disqualified at any stage in the process.

Interested candidates should

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