Manager - Revenue Assurance & Fraud at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

The jobholder shall be responsible for leading data-driven fraud detection initiatives, ensuring the integrity of tax processes, and strengthening revenue assurance strategies, ensuring compliance with tax policies, and mitigating revenue leakages through advanced analytics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop predictive analytics to support real-time fraud prevention mechanisms and stay updated on emerging trends in fraud detection, risk analytics, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop strategies and frameworks for fraud analytics and revenue risk assessment and lead and oversee revenue assurance and fraud detection initiatives.
• Collaborate with tax compliance and enforcement teams to mitigate fraud risks and ensure effective deployment of machine learning models in fraud and risk analysis.
• Monitor the performance of fraud detection systems and optimize algorithms for improved accuracy and enhance fraud intelligence reporting through data visualization and dashboarding tools.
• Develop and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven fraud detection models to identify anomalies in tax compliance while fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen fraud management efforts..
• Conduct risk assessments to detect potential revenue leakages and analyse transactional data to uncover fraud patterns and recommend preventive measures
• Provide training and mentorship on fraud analytics methodologies and ensure adherence to compliance, risk management, and data governance policies.
• Develop and manage the budget for the Revenue Assurance & Fraud Analysis function and account for allocated imprest.

Person Specification

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Certification in Fraud Management, Revenue Assurance, or Data Analytics is an added advantage
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) year’s work experience in a similar role, and at least two (2) years at Assistant Manager level or a comparable position
• Experience in tax administration and revenue collection analytics, will be an added advantage.
• Membership of a relevant professional body where applicable

Functional skills/ competencies /attributes

• Sound decision making capabilities
• Ethics and integrity
• Accountability
• Professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good awareness of operating environment
• Results driven
• Risk management and analysis
• Mentoring and coaching
• Analytical and creative thinking skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders
• Strong execution skills
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results.