Programme Analyst, Registration (Level 6) - Programmes Branch - Kingston

Summary

To develop and manage programmes for registration, deregistration, registration verification and taxpayer accounts across TAJ’s functional areas with a view to identify potential revenue loss through widening of the tax net and reducing arrears through deregistration; monitor and evaluate the outcome of the programmes instituted; assess their impact and make necessary recommendations for improvements to support TAJ’s strategic objectives. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining/monitoring an active and accurate database and enhancing data integrity ensuring defunct businesses are removed and accurate taxpayer accounts are maintained. 💰Salary:$6,333,301 - 8,517,585 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Develops, documents, manages and evaluates all taxpayer registration and taxpayer accounts programmes;
• • Develops and implements approved strategies and solutions to correct and verify taxpayer registration, deregistration and taxpayer accounts;
• • Examines, interprets and analyses all data sources identified (internal and external) from which new and existing taxpayer accounts anomalies and errors as well as new and defunct taxpayers can be derived;
• • Measures all existing tax registration gap by reference to national statistical and other data;
• • Identifies the gap for each tax type (expected for full registration vs. actual registration);
• • Determines possible reasons for registration related gaps and designs pragmatic strategies to reduce same;
• • Monitors and evaluates the delivery of the programmes using analytical concepts and statistical techniques to maintain or improve quality;
• • Examines and analyzes reports prepared by the Forensic Data-Mining Unit (FDMU) and utilize same to guide the development of programmes to promote and enhance voluntary compliance;
• • Contributes to the development of risk management strategies and programmes;
• • Drafts Programme policy documents that supports the legal framework in which TAJ operates and manages administrative policies relating to Programmes developed ensuring there are no loopholes;
• • Liaises with Enterprise Risk Management Unit and provides key inputs into the deliberations of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee;
• • Researches and provides information on matters relating to functional area to assist in decision-making;
• • Provides functional advice and solutions to relevant managers and operational officers on relevant issues or as requested by line management;  Reviews and evaluates programmes instituted to determine their effectiveness and makes adjustments as necessary;
• • Designs and institutes programmes to deliver all taxpayer registration/deregistration functions in a more cost effective manner;
• • Interrogates and designs methods to clean and maintain the taxpayer database and taxpayer accounts;
• • Maintains effective working relations and collaborative arrangements with relevant stakeholders;
• • Assesses all reporting instruments for purpose, impact and relevance to the overall monitoring and evaluation of the respective Programmes;
• • Collaborates with Production Support Office to design and test recommendations for systematic reports to facilitate Programme enhancement;
• • Ensures that all programmes are clearly documented and appropriate approval given, before being issued for implementation;
• • Supports the identification and management of risks within the organization and by extension the respective area of work;
• • Provides regular programme reports to the Programmes Director;
• • Performs any other related duties as assigned by Programmes Director, Registration;

• This job is satisfactorily performed when:

  • • Programmes are designed and delivered in accordance with TAJ strategic goals and objectives;
  • • Instruments for the evaluation of programmes are designed by the stipulated time;
  • • The programmes instituted are constantly monitored and evaluated and effectiveness determined;
  • • The programmes developed facilitate accurate taxpayer accounts and increased taxpayer registration/deregistration to enhance voluntary compliance;
  • • Excellent functional advice and solution provided to the operational staff within the stipulated time;
  • • Key inputs are provided in the development of risk management strategies;
  • • Accurate, comprehensive reports are prepared and submitted according to stipulated format and agreed time frame.

Required Skills

• Specific knowledge:

  • • Comprehensive knowledge of the Revenue Laws and Regulations governing tax assessment and collections;
  • • Comprehensive knowledge of the Taxpayer Registration Cycle;
  • • Comprehensive knowledge of Taxpayer Accounts;
  • • Sound knowledge of standard business operations and commercial practices (both locally and internationally);
  • • Excellent knowledge of programme development and implementation;
  • • Working knowledge of project management techniques and practices;
  • • Sound knowledge of computer systems and relevant applications.

• Specialised skills and Specialized Techniques:

  • • Excellent planning, organizing and negotiating skills;
  • • Excellent decision making, judgement and analytical skills;
  • • Excellent communication, interpersonal and team skills;
  • • Excellent presentation skills;
  • • Very good research skills;
  • • Very good time management skill;
  • • Keen attention to details

Qualifications

• • BSc degree in Accounting or ACCA Level II or Business Administration or the equivalent qualification;
• • Post Graduate training in Programme Development and Management or equivalent;
• • Three (3) years related work experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Working Conditions:

  • • Normal office environment;
  • • Travel (30%-35%)

Applications with resumes should be submitted no later than Thursday, July 3, 2025 to: The Recruitment Officer Tax Administration Jamaica Donald Sangster Building (5th Floor), 116 East Street Kingston 4 ✉️ Email: taj-jobs@taj.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject Should Include: Programme Analyst, Registration (Level 6) - Programmes Branch - Kingston 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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