Investigations Officer Ii – Tax Expert at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Job Grade - Eacc “ 8 ” (1 Post), Ref : Eacc / Inv / Ioii - T / 7

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment as an Investigations Officer – Tax Expert, a person must possess thefollowing qualifications

• Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or an equivalent qualificationfrom a recognised institution
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ orits equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), ACCA, CISA or CIA qualification;v. Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in workperformance and results.

Responsibilities

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment as an Investigations Officer – Tax Expert, a person must possess thefollowing qualifications:

1. Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years;
2. A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or an equivalent qualificationfrom a recognised institution;
3. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ orits equivalent from a recognised institution;
4. Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), ACCA, CISA or CIA qualification;
5. Be a member of a relevant professional body;
6. Certificate in computer application skills;
7. Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in workperformance and results.

Reporting to Deputy Director – Asset Tracing, the job holder is responsible for execution of asset tracing investigations, preservation and management of traced assets,preparation and execution of Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) requests, supporting civilrecovery suits and undertaking Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising on the Laws, Procedures and Practices applicable in taxation matters;
• Investigating cases of corruption and economic crimes;
• Identifying and tracing corruptly acquired assets;
• Preserving assets that are subject of investigation;
• Compiling and submitting investigation reports;
• Supporting civil proceedings against any person for the recovery of corruptlyacquired property or benefits;
• Giving expert evidence in court on matters relating to the profession.