DEPARTMENT:  Investigation & Enforcement

DIVISION: Investigations

SECTION/UNIT: Investigations         

JOB PURPOSE

• This role is responsible for coordinating and managing customs and fraud investigation cases in a view to enhance customs and tax compliance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the conduct of investigations to detect, deter and disrupt customs and tax fraud
• Lead, supervise and direct multiple investigation teams in the investigation process –
• Allocate cases, review work plan and schedules to ensure timely preparation and accountability 
•  Coordinate field assignments to obtain relevant evidence and information to fulfil the objective of the investigation.
•  Review reports from the teams, identify and recommend improvement areas to ensure set objectives in the investigation are met
• Compounding of cases under the relevant taxation legislation and forward for an issuance of demand notice on tax payable
• Prepare technical and tactical reports to management to seal customs tax loopholes in the Law and/or improve tax administration.
• Review of evidence collected and initiate various actions in accordance with the law, policy and procedure.
• Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the unit
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification:

• A university degree in law, business administration, economics or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional qualification:

• Tax Law, Tax Investigations Operations
• Certified Fraud Examiner ( CFE) certification is an added advantage

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in similar role with at least 2 years in management.

Note:

1. All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
2. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. All applications should be submitted online by 21st January 2021.
4. KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
5. KRA does not charge for application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.