Jack Akia
Port Moresby,PNG
Summary
Experienced senior manager with over 20 years in tax administration. Accomplished leader with extensive experience at the Internal Revenue Commission, adept in strategic planning, debt recovery, and enhancing compliance. Excelled in roles from GST Inspector to Acting Director Southern Region, significantly improving tax collection processes. Skilled in data analysis and leadership, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and time management abilities. Achieved notable advancements in operational efficiency and taxpayer compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Firmer Action Team C
Internal Revenue Commission
07.2004 - Current
Provide strategic leadership and management support.
Oversee debt recovery operations, ensuring adherence to policies and tax laws in a team of 10 officers
Monitor and evaluate team performance regularly
Acting Director – Southern Region Operations
Internal Revenue Commission
02.2024 - 02.2024
Directed regional operations and implemented strategic initiatives.
Overseeing 5 Southern Region Provincial Offices to ensure operations were conducted with less or minimal disruptions
Deputy Director - Early Collection Unit
Internal Revenue Commission
03.2020 - 02.2023
Led early-stage 30 pus debt recovery officers and enhanced collection processes to achieve targets
Conducted Performance Review based on Reports
Analyzed Debt Reports based on priorities and work based on identified debt strategies and Organizations Work Plans and Goals.
Manager – Debt Collection, Team A
Internal Revenue Commission
06.2019 - 10.2020
Managed debt collection activities and coordinated with departments
Team Leader – Missing Taxpayer Team
Internal Revenue Commission
06.2019 - 03.2020
Led efforts to locate and recover taxes from missing taxpayers
Office Manager- Kerema
Internal Revenue Commission
06.2006 - 08.2016
Managed office operations, ensuring efficient administrative support.
Supervised staff and coordinated with other departments for smooth operations
GST Inspector-Kerema
Internal Revenue Commission
03.2003 - 06.2006
Conducted GST inspections and audits and ensured tax revenue collections and compliance were maintainer or improved
Education
Bachelor of Management -
Divine Word University, Port Moresby Campus
National Capital District01-2003
Advanced Diploma in Accounting -
International Training Institute
Port Moresby01-2017
Diploma in Commerce -
University of Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea01-1999
Grade 12 Certificate -
Sogeri National High School
Central Province01-1996
Grade 10 Certificate -
Kerema Coronation High School
Kerema, Gulf Province01-1994
Grade 6 Certificate -
Ilakaraeta Primary School
Kerema, Gulf Province01-1990
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Leadership and Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Debt Recovery and Collection
- Compliance and Regulatory Adherence
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Advanced MS Excel and Microsoft 365
Additional Information
Age: 47 years old
- Date of Birth: 31st July 1977
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Province of Origin: Gulf
- Country/Nationality: Papua New Guinea
- Current place of residence: Port Moresby City
- Religion: Christianity (Seventh Day Adventist)
Referees
· Mr. Dollarcruse Augustine
Phone: 322 6932
Email: augustined@irc.gov.pg
· Mr. Patrick Urum
Phone: 322 6669
Email: urump@irc.gov.pg
· Mrs. Kaia Fabila
Phone: 322 6843
Email: fabilak@irc.gov.pg
Timeline
Acting Director – Southern Region Operations
Internal Revenue Commission
02.2024 - 02.2024
Deputy Director - Early Collection Unit
Internal Revenue Commission
03.2020 - 02.2023
Manager – Debt Collection, Team A
Internal Revenue Commission
06.2019 - 10.2020
Team Leader – Missing Taxpayer Team
Internal Revenue Commission
06.2019 - 03.2020
Office Manager- Kerema
Internal Revenue Commission
06.2006 - 08.2016
Manager – Firmer Action Team C
Internal Revenue Commission
07.2004 - Current
GST Inspector-Kerema
Internal Revenue Commission
03.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Management -
Divine Word University, Port Moresby Campus
Advanced Diploma in Accounting -
International Training Institute
Diploma in Commerce -
University of Papua New Guinea
Grade 12 Certificate -
Sogeri National High School
Grade 10 Certificate -
Kerema Coronation High School
Grade 6 Certificate -
Ilakaraeta Primary School
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