(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has completed a two week workshop on the preparation and roll out of a Financial Management Manual, a move aimed at tightening financial governance within the institution. Staff from the Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Planning and Budgeting, Internal Audit, and Revenue Reconciliation departments took part in the training.
The workshop focused on giving participants the knowledge and practical skills needed to apply the manual effectively and to improve financial management practices across the Authority. The training was led by Mr Hitimana Jean Pierre, a consultant from the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) who specialises in financial management manuals.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Mr Pierre said he was confident in the ability of SSRA staff to bring about positive change. He noted that he had worked closely with the young professionals of the Revenue Authority and found them full of potential that needs to be nurtured. Mr Pierre added that the young generation, together with experienced colleagues, is moving things in the right direction.
The Commissioner for Corporate Services, Hakim Makuach, spoke at the closing session and stressed the importance of ongoing skills development in the workplace. He said that what matters most at work is the skill and knowledge an employee possesses, and that these are gained through workshops, training, and learning from others. Mr Makuach noted that staff may have been hired with PhDs, master’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, or diplomas, but once in post they need practical training that brings them closer to their daily duties.
He explained that the Authority brings in consultants to help staff strengthen their professional abilities and improve service delivery. Mr Makuach urged participants to use the knowledge and skills gained during the training to boost their performance and contribute to the future growth of the institution.
In a separate but related development, the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority, Ambassador Moun Deng Ajuet, met with the Managing Director of the National Social Insurance Fund, Reech Ring Bol, on 16 June 2026 to discuss cooperation between the two institutions.
Their talks centred on Circular No. 5/2026, issued by the Ministry of Labour. The circular requires all employers, including non governmental organisations, United Nations agencies, diplomatic missions, and private companies, to deduct and send monthly employee and employer contributions directly to the National Social Insurance Fund.
Speaking after the meeting, Mr Bol said the visit was meant to strengthen cooperation between the two bodies. He said it was important to find common ground, and that the two institutions had held wider talks about the circular. Mr Bol added that both sides are committed to working together to make sure that all tax related payments are made in line with the law.
Ambassador Deng said the meeting covered several key areas of partnership between the two agencies. One of the main points was the sharing of databases, alongside matters relating to the circular. He announced that a legal team would be formed to draft a Memorandum of Understanding that will focus on areas of shared interest. Ambassador Deng welcomed the visit and pledged continued cooperation and the exchange of ideas in the interest of the country.