Stephen Wilcox

• A specialist with 40 years of experience in improving all aspects of tax administration and implementing changes to tax system design. • I have extensive experience in the design, development, and implementation of tax systems, particularly related to operational experience in compliance programs and implementing changes to taxation systems. Including implementation of: o compliance programs and the development of effective compliance improvement plans o risk management principles for the development of good administration o establishing and improving the effectiveness of Large Tax Offices o improvements in compliance initiatives for customs and taxation o changes to taxation business processes and IT systems o designing and implementing resource sector taxation o capacity development within revenue authorities, including the: o design, development of structured training programs o delivery of direct assistance in relation to business process improvement o design of taxpayer engagement and outreach strategies o design and implementation of compliance improvement plans o development and use of risk registers to improve case selection • Possesses strong leadership, intercultural communication, and problem solving skills. • I have demonstrated expertise in improving taxation and customs systems in many regions, including Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. • I am experienced in working with interpreters and translators • Country Experience: Australia, Bangladesh, Barbados, , Botswana, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Montenegro, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zanzibar, remote only with Afghanistan, Belize, Somalia and Sudan. • Public Speaking: Presentation at conferences for ATAF, CIAT, KRA, IMF and ATO • Language: Native English speaker, very basic French • Citizenship: Australian Citizen