Job Opportunities at Kenya Revenue Authority

DEPARTMENT:  Investigation & Enforcement

DIVISION: Quality Management & Support Services

SECTION/UNIT:  Investigations    

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for conducting, supervising and coordinating research and data analysis to augment investigations and enforcement efforts.  

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Extract, analyze and review data from a variety of sources to develop taxpayers’ profiles for investigators
• Prepare and monitor annual revenue targets for investigations divisions
• Ensure relevant research training for the employees in the unit by identifying gaps
• Carry out sectorial risk analysis
• Co-ordinate the preparation of departmental reports of key department initiatives for approval by management / HoD to facilitate decision-making.
• Conduct research and analytics to augment investigation and enforcement efforts.
• 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.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification:

• A university degree in law, business administration, economics or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional qualification:

• Tax Law, Data analytics
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification is an added advantage

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 4 years work experience and 1 year at Supervisory level in similar role.

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DEPARTMENT: Investigation & Enforcement

DIVISION: Investigations

SECTION/UNIT: Investigations           

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.

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 7 years work experience in similar role with at least 3 years in management. 

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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.

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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.

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DEPARTMENT:  Investigation & Enforcement

DIVISION: Investigations

SECTION/UNIT:  Investigations       

REPORTS TO:  Assistant Manager – Investigations

JOB PURPOSE

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

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate tax fraud cases through collection and analysis of evidence
• Preparation of investigation reports
• Conducting of searches to secure evidence
• Verification of targeted consignments for detection and deterring of fraud.

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

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in similar role.