Assistant Manager – Investigations at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

DEPARTMENT:  Investigation & Enforcement

DIVISION: Investigations

JOB PURPOSE

• This role is responsible for conducting investigations with the main objective of deterring tax fraud.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare a case plan through review of information presented and reviewed in order to manage the investigations process.
• Coordinate investigations by directing and guiding officers for timely completion of investigations cases.
• Coordinate field assignments to obtain relevant evidence and information to fulfil the objective of the investigation.
• Coordinate evidence collection
• Review reports from the teams to identify and recommend areas for improvement in order to ensure set objectives are met.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of reports to management.
• Raise custom and tax assessments in the system.
• Day-to-day operations and supervision 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.
• Facilitate initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

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 4 years work experience and 1 year at Supervisor level in similar role.