NEOM Looking for First Assistant Commissioner, Facilitation at Saudi , Neom Full Time

Overview

Position

First Assistant Commissioner, Facilitation

Job Code

Reports to

Commissioner

Direct Reports

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Assistant Commissioner, Operations Technology, and Innovation

Division

Client Services & Outreach

Department

N/A

Role Purpose

The Neom Department of Tax and Customs aims to formulate and implement Neom’s tax and customs’ policy in a manner that promotes the economic development of Neom and a high standard of living for its residents. Working for the Neom Department of Tax and Customs is more than just work; it is an opportunity to help shape the future of a region.

This role will establish the working team and working mechanisms required to operate this Division. This role will also lead the various Branches within the Division and guide their work. The First Assistant Commissioner will also participate, as part of the Senior Executive Team, in the development of the Department of Tax and Customs’ strategy and in reviewing and approving the policies, regulations, and decisions related to the underlying departments in accordance with the approved policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities & Activities

Core functional

Responsibilities

• The development and implementation of strategies to facilitate the import/export of goods whilst ensuring that regulatory requirements and management of facilitation programs designed to make it easy for importers and exporters to conduct their business.
• The development and implementation of strategies to reduce the cost to businesses of the administrative processes needed to meet their tax compliance responsibilities.
• Ensuring that program development plans align with the Department’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Oversees the Department’s participation in international trade facilitation initiatives, such as the World Customs Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement.
• Monitor the performance of customs-related functions, controlling import and export conformity assessments, managing risk-based auditing, and making recommendations regarding customs documentation and procedures.
• Providing guidance and support to the Department of Tax and Customs’ stakeholders, including other regulatory bodies, importers, exporters, and traders and other businesses on how to meet their obligations.
• Devise strategies to identify and eliminate potential trade barriers and support the Authority’s clients in developing a better understanding of compliance requirements, thereby achieving harmonization and compliance with all customs laws and regulations.

Developing function readiness and establishment

• Direct the development of the Division’s strategy in line with the Department of Tax and Customs’ vision and strategy in order to facilitate the achievement of the Department’s strategic objectives and enable efficient and effective operations.
• Ensure the timely provision of input to Strategy Management, in line with the approved governance process, to ensure that the Division’s needs are reflected in the overall Department of Tax and Customs’ strategy.
• Oversee the strategy implementation for the Division while ensuring that the underlying Branches are effectively monitoring and reporting deviations and executing the appropriate measures to mitigate potential risks.
• Direct the allocation of budget across the Division to ensure complete adherence and rectify any deviation from the plan in a timely manner.
• Consolidate the Division’s budget in order for the concerned parties to be able to develop a budget that addresses the Division’s requirements.
• Oversee the Division’s workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies, reports, figures and budgets to ensure adequate staffing levels to achieve the Department’s strategic objectives.
• Set performance management objectives for all reporting managers and perform mid-year and year end performance reviews.
• Identify talent for pivotal roles to ensure business continuity.
• Provide guidance to reporting managers on operational, financial and people management matters to ensure effective leadership.

Background, Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Mindset

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• A tertiary degree in law commerce or business administration is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 15 years in the area of customs administration with at least 10 years in a managerial position

Essential Aspects Of Desired Mindset

• Visioning
• Strategic thinking
• Political correctness and prudence
• Decisiveness
• Influencing others

Essential Leadership Qualities

• Ability to champion the articulation and delivery of strategic roadmaps.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively in a constantly changing work environment.
• Ability to influence, inspire, and motivate others in order to get them to perform and succeed.

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Name

Commissioner, Department of Tax and Customs

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