Officer - Revenue Assurance & Fraud Analytic at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary.

The jobholder shall be responsible for supporting fraud detection and revenue assurance activities by analyzing tax data, identifying anomalies, and ensuring compliance with tax policies. The person shall apply data analytics and automation tools to detect revenue leakages, prevent fraud, and enhance tax compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze tax data to identify potential fraud, tax evasion, and revenue leakages.
• Support the development and deployment of fraud detection models using data analytics and artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Conduct forensic analysis of financial transactions to uncover suspicious activities.
• Monitor tax compliance trends and generate reports on revenue assurance risks.
• Work with enforcement and audit teams to provide data-driven fraud intelligence.
• Automate fraud detection processes to enable real-time monitoring.
• Ensure accuracy, security, and compliance in all fraud detection and revenue assurance activities.
• Well-versed with emerging fraud schemes, risk management techniques, and regulatory policies.

Person specifications

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
• Certification in Fraud Management, Revenue Assurance, or Data Analytics is an added advantage.
• One(1) year of relevant work experience.

Behavioural competencies /attributes:

• Sound decision-making capabilities
• Ethics and integrity
• Accountability
• Professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good awareness of the 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