EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LARGE TAXPAYERS’ HUB – BURS

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ABOUT BURS

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is mandated to collect tax revenue, facilitate trade, manage borders, and play a critical advisory role to Government. BURS has embarked on an exciting transformation journey and aims to attract highly qualified, versatile visionary leaders to drive the change. To be part of this noble journey, you are invited to express your interest in the positions below if you fully meet criteria.

10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LARGE TAXPAYERS’ HUB

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction and oversight to the Large Taxpayers’ Hub, develop, and implement initiatives to maximize revenue collection from large taxpayers, as well as advocate for policies and reforms that support the interests of the large taxpayers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements strategies to enhance tax compliance and service delivery for large taxpayers, aligning with BURS’ strategic objectives

• Coordinates with the Enforcement Division to effectively address non-compliance and tax evasion among large taxpayers

• Directs civil audit and compliance activities by identifying and addressing areas of tax risk among large taxpayers

• Oversees debt management for large taxpayers, ensuring timely recovery of outstanding taxes and minimizing arrears

• Ensures compliance with governance standards and risk management protocols by developing and enforcing policies and procedures to mitigate risks

• Represents the interests of large taxpayers within BURS, advocating for policies and practices that support compliance and business growth

• Leads special projects and initiatives aimed at improving the tax compliance landscape for large taxpayers

• Utilizes data analytics to inform risk assessment, compliance strategies, and service improvements for large taxpayers

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Master’s Degree in either Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field. A professional certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) will be an added advantage

• At least 10 years’ experience in tax administration or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years in a management capacity