Chief Manager - Investigations at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for actualizing the strategic direction in investigating criminal violations of the revenue laws using data-driven intelligence in accordance with applicable laws on the criminalization of Tax offences and Global best practices (Organization for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) global principles, to enhance taxpayer compliance and foster confidence in business.

Duties and responsibilities

• Implement policies, strategies, standards and guidelines on tax and customs investigations.
• Coordinate and review tax and customs investigation searches and investigations
• Coordinate the conduct of case conferencing and monitoring progress of investigations, record statements and providing evidence for prosecutions.
• Coordinate implementation of recommendations in approved investigation reports and submissions, and submit to relevant institutions for enforcement measures.
• Coordinate implementation of the framework for quality assurance in Investigations processes and appear before the courts of law as a prosecution witness.
• Coordinate preparation of strategic/tactical reports on tax and customs fraud schemes identified and recommending mitigation measures.
• Prepare and implement sectional budgets that align with the mandate of the Investigations and Enforcement department within the budgeting timelines.
• Oversee implementation of corporate initiatives in the region/division: Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements, and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Risk Management programmes and staff performance.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and accredited institution.
• A Master’s degree in relevant Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification
• Certificate in Basic investigation techniques and intelligence courses.
• Successfully completed Tax / Customs Administration training from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a middle-level management role and at least two (2) years experience in tax investigation operations.
• CPA (K), ACCA, CIMA, will be an added advantage.
• A Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Visionary leadership, strategic thinking, strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen, including expertise in new emerging businesses and the digital economy and Knowledge in Customs legislation, compliance, Customs policy and governance.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills–both oral and written.
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity