Vacancies at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

JOB PURPOSE

To conduct financial fraud investigations

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of work plans and schedules
• Identify cases for  profiling 
• Collect and collate evidence to establish initial facts of cases.
• Conduct investigations, preparation of reports and letters, raising of assessments
• Obtain third party information as required
• Maintain files and working papers
• Compile relevant evidences
• Support the prosecution process
• Statement Recording
• Prepare investigation reports and escalate to manager
• Timely preparation and submission of reports

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related disciplines.
• Technical training in Tax or Customs

Professional qualification:

• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and National Intelligence Service (NIS) certification in Basic investigations techniques and intelligence courses or Advanced Investigation Course or Inspectorate Course.
• Computer forensics and cyber investigations certification added advantage.

Professional experience:

• At least 3 years relevant experience as an Officer in active financial fraud investigations
• Must possess good knowledge and experience in tax law and administration

All applications should be submitted online by 1st July, 2022.

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JOB PURPOSE: 

To manage the day-to-day activities for the effective and efficient functioning of the investigations process and enforcement related issues to provide expertise and undertake investigations and enforcement related issues.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage full-time investigations processes, ensuring they are executed in a sensitive and confidential manner and with the highest levels of efficiency and propriety, through the use of investigating tools and methodologies including:
• Conducting field enquiries such as site visits and surveillance.
• Conducting interviews and record statements with potential witnesses and the subjects of investigations.
• Contacting various government and non-government agencies to obtain records as required during the course of an investigation.
• Conducting proactive research into the background of individuals, companies and general background relating to an investigation task allocated.
• Researching and acquire databases available internally and externally, that would assist in investigations.
• Handle complaints allocated and generate follow-up reports on actions taken.
• Manage the chain of custody, security and storage of evidence relating to investigations.
• In collaboration with the divisional head and other technical officers, develop and implement, appropriate policies and standards for the Department.
• Assist the divisional head with the preparation of tactical and Strategic reports resulting from investigations done by the Department.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including law enforcement authorities (MAT), banks and other parties as necessary to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the investigation process.
• Compile investigation files for prosecution and prepare concise and timely reports on activities related to investigations as required.
• Attend court, TAT, ADR and other legal proceedings to provide evidence on matters relating to the investigations done by the department or as may be required.

• Perform any other duty incidental to achievement of the job purpose.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification:

• A university degree in law, Business Administration, Economics, Criminology or related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification from recognized institution.

Professional qualification:

• Training in Tax Law, Fraud Investigations training, Intelligence collection and management.

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in Fraud investigations.

All applications should be submitted online by 1st July, 2022.

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JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for providing prosecution services for customs and tax crime investigations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide prosecutorial support for cases under investigation
• Review investigation files and analyze evidence to ensure adequacy/ sufficiency
• Prepare charge sheets for approval by the Chief Manager.
• Prepare case briefs
• Drafting of court pleadings
• Conducting legal research
• Preparing reports on cases
• Conducting pre-trial of witnesses
• Undertake evidence analysis on all prosecution cases and appeals to the TAT to ensure the departmental position is captured
• Act as liaison between I&E and LS&BC to enable proper filing of pleadings in court and TAT
• Prepare legal opinions and advisory briefs on ongoing investigation cases
• Provide prosecutorial and legal support for cases under investigation
• Participate in consultative meetings between LS&BC and investigations
• Prepare budget proposals for amendment to revenue laws
• Attend ADR meetings and watch brief in TAT and court cases and defend applications arising from criminal proceedings.
• Carry out ad hoc and special assignments

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification:

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

Professional qualification:

• Tax Law, Valid LSK practicing certificate
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in similar role

All applications should be submitted online by 1st July, 2022.

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JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for overseeing 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 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

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

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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