Job Title: Head, Legal Services / Appeals
Reference: HPA/013
Location: Niger Delta
Organisation: State Government Agency
Sector: State Government Revenue Service
Recruiter: H. Pierson Associates
Job Roles:
• 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 taxes and penalties erroneously or illegally collected
• Prepare administrative decisions on protested tax cases involving questions 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 petitions on 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 Qualification(s):
• 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 least 5 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
Competency Requirements: Demonstrated ability in advanced economic analysis, modelling and statistical techniques; practical experience in policy, industry and market analysis; excellent research and analysis skills; good organizational, leadership and supervisory skills; result oriented/penchant for quality; strong communication skills; discipline & integrity
How To Apply:
Qualified candidates should apply with their CVs
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 07 February 2012.
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