H.PIERSON ASSOCIATES MASSIVE JOB VACANCIES.

H.Pierson Associates - Our client, a forward looking State Government in the Niger Delta has mandated us to carry out an executive recruitment exercise to acquire a qualified and high achieving workforce forits Revenue service. The potential candidates will be obligated to strengthen the Service, build each Directorate to meet the goals and objectivesand ensure consistent achievement of superior results for the service. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated ability in advancedeconomic analysis, modelling and statistical techniques; practical experience in policy, industry and market analysis; excellent research and analysis skills; goodorganizational, leadership and supervisory skills; result oriented/penchant for quality; strong communication skills; discipline & integrity 1.) HEAD, COMMUNICATIONS REF: HPA/018 JOB ROLE Design and ensure continuous update of the overall communication strategy of the Internal Revenue Service Ensure full implementation of thecommunication strategy Prepare and publish IRS information materials, brochures,advert materials and other collaterals Ensure the preparation of presentation materials/messagesfor top executives to promote IRS image Provide communication, printing and document reproduction services Establish and maintain linkages with external agencies and with the media Draft and update tax primers and prepare IRS Tax Calendars and tax deadline announcement Prepare radio/TV/advertisement of the service. Develop and implement Tax payer awareness and information programs, working with other relevant organizations Enlightening people about taxable income and what expense are exempted from taxation enlighten members of the public generally on State Government revenue matters MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate Degree in Statistics, Marketing, Mass Communication, Law, Economics, Political sciences or related discipline Minimum of 10 years work experience out of which 3 years must be in management position in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working/leading in a team-based environment Membership of a relevant professional Marketing, Advertising, Statistics or Economics body Masters degree, preferably an MBA Consulting exposure 2.) HEAD, TAX POLICY REF: HPA/017 JOB ROLE With the approval of the Director, establish a framework for the development of tax policies for the Board/Services Ensure full implementation of theestablished framework Coordinate periodic review of government policies and analyse their impact Coordinate the development of adetailed action plan for implementation of government policies within the regulatory regime Evaluate and select alternative actions to mitigate the tax burden and cost of compliance Recognise and communicate potential policy risks Identify potential changes in tax policy Develop new policies in tax compliance Assist in handling routine inquiries from Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate Degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Mass Communications,Political sciences or related discipline Minimum of 10 years work experience out of which 5 years must be in management position in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working/leading in a team-based environment Masters degree, preferably an MBA Membership of a relevant professional Marketing, Advertising, Statistics or Economics body 3.) HEAD, TAX RESEARCH & STATISTICAL REF: HPA/016 JOB ROLE With the approval of the Director, establish a framework for tax research and statistics Ensure full implementation of theestablished framework Perform periodic review and analysis of industry developments to establish trends for management decisions Periodic review of critical performance indices and parameters of the service and compare with the performance of other internal revenue service in the country Ensure that stakeholders have access to relevant, reliable and timely information and analysis on the policies, activities and performance of the service Research and present recommendation and strategies for the effective policy development and regulation of the service Monitor, compile and analyse theService’s actual collection performance based on monthly progress reports and allied datasent by field offices MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate Degree in Statistics, Marketing, Mass Communication, Law, Economics, Political sciences or related discipline Minimum of 15 years work experience out of which 5 years must be in management position in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working/leading in a team-based environment Masters degree, preferably an MBA. Membership of a relevant professional Marketing, Advertising, Statistics or Economics body Senior position in highly volatile marketing and consumer awareness environment 4.) HEAD, ENFORCEMENT AND MONITORING REF: HPA/015 JOB ROLE With the approval of Director, Legal Services/Enforcement, establish the framework for enforcement and monitoring of tax payer compliance and ensures full established framework Ensure compliance of employers to registering their employees and to remit such taxes to relevant authorities Make non- compliant employers liable to penalties and for payment of all tax arrears Establish tax compliance programs that identify citizens who do not meet their tax obligations Examine tax returns to ascertain whether taxpayers have correctly determined their tax liability Monitor the management, safekeeping and disposal of forfeited properties/acquired assets Perform functions relative to the investigation of tax fraud and policy cases and intelligence operations Monitor performance of Collection Officers Reconcile tax collection reports of Authourized Agents Banks with reports on remittances Enforce the collection of dishonoured checks and delinquent accounts MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Law Minimum of 12 years relevant experience out of which 5 years must be in management position in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Minimum of 10 years litigation experience, out of which at least5 should be acquired from best practise legal firm Masters degree, preferably an MBA A background in Accounting, Finance or Banking will be an added advantage 5.) HEAD, COLLECTIONS/DEBT MANAGEMENT REF: HPA/014 JOB ROLE With the approval of Director, Legal Services/Enforcement, establish a robust framework for collection of delinquent tax accounts without necessarily instituting court activities Full implementation of the designed framework Enforce collection of delinquent accounts of tax payers Issue serve and execute Warrants on behalf of the IRS Evaluate bank applications for accreditation and bank performance for renewal or cancellation of accreditation Process application for issuance of Tax Debit Memo (TDM) and Reimbursement Certificate Tax Debit Memo (RC-TDM) and use ofautomated Documentary Stamp Tax Metering Machines Perform functions relative to collection of internal revenues taxes; accounting and allotment of revenues; accreditation/disaccreditation MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Law Minimum of 12 years relevant experience out of which 5 years must be in management position in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Minimum of 10 years litigation experience, out of which at least5 should be acquired from best practise legal firm Masters degree, preferably an MBA A background in Accounting, Finance or Banking will be an added advantage 6.) HEAD, LEGAL SERVICES/APPEALS REF: HPA/013 JOB ROLE With the approval of the Director, Legal Services/Enforcement, establish framework for the provision of various legal services and handling of appeals Verify claims for refund of taxesand penalties erroneously or illegally collected Prepare administrative decisions on protested tax cases involvingquestions of law and digest of the said decisions Decide on issues involving questions of law and claims for tax credit/refund of taxes erroneously paid, litigation and prosecution matters, tax treaties and other legal matters Timely process of compliance cases for imposition of fines and penalties in accordance with the provision of the law Prepare and review motions, briefs and responses to petitionson behalf of the Service Provide technical opinions on legal issues Interpret and ensure full compliance with all revenue laws Institute civil actions against violators of internal revenue laws and represent IRS in the hearing/trial of these cases MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Law Minimum of 12 years relevant experience out of which 5 years must be in management position in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Minimum of 10 years litigation experience, out of which at least5 should be acquired from best practise legal firm Masters degree, preferably an MBA A background in Accounting, Finance or Banking will be an added advantage 7.) HEAD, LARGE CORPORATIONS REF: HPA/012 JOB ROLE Full implementation of the framework for capturing and enlarging the basket of large corporations in the state tax system Full implementation of the framework for specialized incentives for this category of tax payers Provision of frontline assistance and information for this category of tax payers on a regular basis Special process of registering, receiving and processing of requests and applications (including tax clearance certificates, receipts, refund of excess tax/tax credit, exemptions etc.) from the category of tax payers Help such large corporations with interpretation of tax laws. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate Degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, Law, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Political sciences or related discipline Minimum of 5 years work experience out of which 2 years cognate experience in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working/leading in a team-based environment Masters degree, preferably an MBA Membership of a relevant and recognised professional body such as CITN or ICAN 8.) HEAD, HIGH NET WORTH INDIVIDUAL REF: HPA/011 JOB ROLE Full implementation of the framework for capturing and enlarging the basket of high networth individuals in the state tax system Full implementation of the framework for specialized incentives for this category of tax payers Provision of frontline assistance and information for this category of tax payers on a regular basis Special process of registering, receiving and processing of requests and applications (including tax clearance certificates, receipts, refund of excess tax/tax credit, exemptions etc.) from the category of tax payers Help such high net worth individuals with interpretation of tax laws MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate Degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, Law, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Political sciences or related discipline Minimum of 5 years work experience out of which 2 years cognate experience in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working/leading in a team-based environment Masters degree, preferably an MBA Membership of a relevant and recognised professional body such as CITN or ICAN 9.) HEAD, LARGE TAX PAYERS REF: HPA/010 JOB ROLE Provide inputs towards establishing the criteria for the identification and segmentation of large tax payers and corporations Establish and implement the framework for the revision of these criteria from time to time to reflect changes in economic variables Establish and implement framework for capturing and enlarging this basket of tax payers Establish and implement framework for specialized incentives for this category of tax payers Facilitate the provision of frontline assistance and information for large tax payers/corporations Create and implement robust tax information, education advocacy programs for this category of tax payers Facilitate special process of registering, receiving and processing of requests and applications (including tax clearance certificates, receipts, refund of excess tax/tax credit, exemptions, etc.) from large tax payers/corporation Help such large tax payers and businesses with interpretation oftax law MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate Degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, Law, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Political sciences or related discipline Minimum of 15 years work experience out of which 5 years must be in management position in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working/leading in a team-based environment Masters degree, preferably an MBA Membership of a relevant and recognised professional body such as CITN or ICAN 10.) HEAD, INVESTIGATIONS & FORENSIC AUDIT REF: HPA/009 JOB ROLE Establish framework and guidelines for forensic audit and investigations of tax frauds, evasion, avoidance and misrepresentation Ensure full implementation of theestablished framework and guidelines Perform the audit of tax calculations and payments provided by enterprises (businesses, companies) on request of institutions, pre-trial investigation bodies and courts Supervise the audit team in the Receipt of all allegations or complaints Analyse allegations to determine appropriate investigation action Conduct comprehensive, independent performance and financial audits of IRS programs, operations and activities Handle technical and administrative matters relating to prevention and detection of tax evasion Conduct periodic and random compliance checks on tax assessments, collections, returns, tax credit/refunds, exemptions and other revenue generating activities of the services MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Banking and Management or Administration Membership of a recognised professional accountancy body Minimum of 10 years work experience out of which 3 years must be in management position in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Masters degree, preferably an MBA A diploma in law or diplomacy 11.) HEAD, TAX ASSESSMENT REVIEWS III REF: HPA/008 JOB ROLE Development of detailed tax assessment review procedures to forestall mistakes, errors, misrepresentations and frauds Ensure full implementation of theprocedures Review and pass for approval all tax assessments raised by the service Review and present for approval, the reports of tax audits and investigations to ensure compliance Review of statement of claims for tax refunds Continuous review and improvement of the frameworks and operating systems of the unit MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Banking and Management or Administration Membership of a recognised professional accountancy body Minimum of 10 years work experience out of which 3 years must be in management position in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Masters degree, preferably an MBA A diploma in law or diplomacy 12.) HEAD, INTERNAL SECURITY AND VIGILANCE REF: HPA/007 JOB ROLE Development of detailed framework to ensure close vigilance and monitoring of revenue personnel of the service as well as consultants toforestall and detect assessment and collection frauds and misrepresentations Ensure full implementation of theframework Conduct random vigilance inspections Deal with complaints and conductpreliminary/fact finding investigation and prosecution of administrative cases filed againstrevenue personnel Produce report of findings and institute disciplinary proceedings where necessary Processes request for clearance and issues certification that the concerned revenue personnel has no pending administrative charges if cleared of all charges MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Banking and Management or Administration Membership of a recognized professional accountancy body Minimum of 10 years work experience out of which 3 years must be in management position in large public or private sector or international multilateral institution Masters degree, preferably an MBA A diploma in law or diplomacy DEADLINE 7th February, 2012 TO APPLY Qualified candidates for any of these roles should apply by forwarding their resumes to: selection@hpierson.com stating the Reference for the post applied for as the subject matter e.g HPA/028. Submission of applications closes 7th February 2012. only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.