Chief Manager- Investigations at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for ensuring consistent interpretation and uniform application of the relevant tax laws in tax crimes investigation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in development of strategies, policies and procedures relevant to tax crimes investigations
• Manage direct and control investigations operations
• Report to and advise the deputy commissioner on technical matters relating to investigation operations
• Negotiate and set performance targets and ensuring their achievement through performance management
• Liaising with other programs and stakeholders on all matters relating to investigations operations
• Preparing staff for the desired changes in work styles, attitudes and work ethics
• Review and provide technical guidance on matters as they arise in the cause of investigations and enforcement
• Responsible for the management of physical assets in the division for effective utilization.
• Supervision of day to day operations and management of performance and development of staff in the Section
• Development and management of the Section’s work plan.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the section.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification and Professional qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related disciplines
• Masters degree will be an added advantage
• Technical training in Tax or Customs
• Hold a professional qualification in a relevant field LSK,CPA(K),CPS,CIBA,CFE
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and National Intelligence Service (NIS) certification in Basic investigations techniques and intelligence courses.
• At least 7 years relevant experience and 3 years in Management.
• Must possess wide knowledge and experience in tax law and administration

Functional skills:

• Strong administrative skills, managerial and leadership skills
• Possess good organizational, planning and analytical skills
• Impeccable bias for action and strategic disposition
• Focused and result oriented

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Positive attitude
• High Integrity
• Team Player

All applications should be submitted online by 3rd July, 2022