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ABOUT BURS<\/p>\n
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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.
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3. COMMISSIONER, DOMESTIC TAXES<\/p>\n
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JOB PURPOSE<\/p>\n
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Reporting to the Commissioner General, this is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all domestic tax activities, strategy development and implementation, tax policy and regulation to contribute to revenue optimization and economic security in line with the strategic mandate and priorities of BURS.<\/p>\n
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
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Leads the management and oversight of domestic tax activities to ensure the timely and efficient collection of taxes, and deploying strategies to maximize tax revenue, reduce the cost of compliance by applying technology and innovative practices to streamline tax collection processes, and ensuring that all domestic tax activities align with national tax laws and policies and priorities.<\/p>\n
Develops and implements comprehensive strategies to improve taxpayer compliance rates, overseeing the design and execution of education and outreach programs for taxpayers, simplifying tax compliance procedures, and strengthening accessibility of the Revenue Service by taxpayers to ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations.<\/p>\n
Leads in the formulation and execution of tax policies and regulations that pertain to domestic taxation, reviews and proposes tax legislation changes. Ensures that tax policies are effectively communicated to and understood by taxpayers, and that these policies support the strategic objectives of the organisation.<\/p>\n
To identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with domestic tax collection and compliance, ensuring a robust internal control environment, and developing risk management strategies and assessments, and implementing corrective actions, thereby ensuring the integrity and reliability of the domestic tax system.<\/p>\n
To manage and enhance relationships with domestic taxpayers, businesses, and other stakeholders by providing high-quality services, resolving disputes, and facilitating a cooperative tax environment, by improving taxpayer services, developing dispute resolution mechanisms to handle tax controversies efficiently, for improving tax administration and policy.<\/p>\n
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
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A Master\u2019s Degree or equivalent in either Accounting, Tax, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field.<\/p>\n
A minimum of 15 years\u2019 relevant work experience in finance and public\/private administration or related field with at least 5 years in a senior\/executive leadership role within a financial related industry. Leadership training will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n
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JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n
APPLICATION DETAILS
\nHOW TO APPLY
\nInterested candidates are invited to follow the link https:\/\/testrite.zohorecruit.com\/jobs\/Careers\/ to express their interest before the stipulated closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.<\/p>\n
CLOSING DATE AND TIME: 17 September 2025 – 1700 CAT
\nLate applications will not be accepted.<\/p>\n
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
\nPlease feel free to contact Mr Balatedi Makosha on 72326122 or email: recruitment@testrite.co.bw should you seek any clarification on the above roles before the stipulated closing date.<\/p>\n
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