Manager – Investigations at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

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.