Massive Recruitment by KRA (46 Vacancies)

Chief Manager

Responsibilities

·         Ensure consistent interpretation and uniform application of the relevant tax laws in Tax crimes investigation;

·         Assist in the formulation of strategies, policies, and procedures relevant to tax crimes investigations

·         Administration, organization, and management of staff in the division

·         Preparing employees in the division for the desired changes in work styles, attitude and work ethics

·         Coordinating performance contracting and appraisals

·         Manage direct and control investigations operations and revenue collection in the division

·         Allocate and supervise ongoing assignment, ensuring they are on track and in accordance with the plans prepared

·         Follow up on internal audit and QMS recommendations

·         Management of any dispute that may arise in accordance with the established procedures

·         Report to and advise the deputy commissioner on technical matters relating to investigation operations

·         Ensure teams are adequately skilled and resourced to execute activities

·         Developing an annual work plan and monitoring its implementation

·         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

·         Ensuring that all directives, rulings, change in methods of operation or change in the method of determination of duties or taxes are implemented on the ground

·         Review cases and determine a cause of action with the appropriate recommendation, provide technical guidance on matters as they arise in the cause of investigations and enforcement

·         Sign correspondences to internal and external stakeholders

·         Chairing division meetings and represent the division in departmental meetings

·         Interpretation, implementation, and application of policy decisions affecting custom laws, departmental revenue and operations in general, staff development and deployment

·         Building sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships for all stakeholders with the aim of furthering the goals and vision of KRA

·         Provision of budget estimates for the division

·         Responsible for the management of physical assets in the division for effective utilization

 Functional skills

·         Strong leadership skills

·         Possess good organization, planning, and analytical skills

·         Impeccable bias for strategic thinking action orientation

·         Focused and result driven individual

 Behavioral competencies/ attributes

·         Interpersonal skills

·         Communication skills

·         Positive attitude

·         High integrity

·         Team player

Academic and professional qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, economics or related disciplines from a recognized university

·         Masters degree in a relevant field such as business administration or economics from a recognized university

·         Professional qualification in any relevant discipline will be an added advantage

 Experience

·         Wide knowledge and experience in domestic tax and customs law and administration. Must have at least 10 years of service in tax administration environment, 3 of which at managerial level

·         Experience in tax investigations operations will be an added advantage.

Note

·         All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.

·         ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·         All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 31st January 2019.

·         We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.

·         KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.

In case of any challenge or issues, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke

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Manager (2 Posts)

GRADE 6

Job Role

To manage financial fraud investigations Unit

Reports To

Chief Manager- Financial Fraud Investigator.

Responsibilities

·         Lead and supervise  investigations in Unit;

·         Determine, review and approve work plans and schedules;

·         Evaluate and approve evidence presented and initiate action in accordance with policy and procedure;

·         Manage Unit performance

·         Approve case plans based on information presented and reviewed;

·         Manage, direct and guide staff in respective Units on investigation process;

·         Ensure staff comply with procedures, financials, and legal provisions;

·         Compound the case under the relevant taxation legislation and forward for the issuance of demand notice on tax payable;

·         Ensure all activities in the Unit are executed in accordance with established policies and procedures;

·         Continuously review processes and identify and recommend improvement areas;

·         Ensure timely preparation and submission of reports;

·         Identify and engage stakeholders;

·         Ensure preparation of  budget estimates for the Unit

·         Ensure  conducive working environment for staff

Qualifications

·         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 2 years relevant experience as an Assistant Manager or seven years of service in a relevant work environment

·         Must possess wide knowledge and experience in tax law and administration

Functional skills

·         Strong administrative skills, managerial and leadership skills

·         Posses 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

Note

·         All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.

·         ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·         All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 31st January 2019.

·         We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.

·         KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.

In case of any challenge or issues, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke

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Assistant Manager (10 Posts)

GRADE 5

Job Role

To lead financial fraud investigations teams

Reports To

Manager- Financial Fraud Investigator.

Responsibilities

·         Support the coordination of investigations;

·         To offer assistance in the preparation of work plans and schedules;

·         Review evidence presented and initiate action in accordance with policy and procedure;

·         Develop a case plan based on information presented and reviewed;

·         Direct and guide officers in the investigation process;

·         Co-ordinate preparation of statement of findings including financials and legal implications;

·         Compound the case under the relevant taxation legislation and forward for the issuance of demand notice on tax payable;

·         Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with established policies and procedures;

·         Continuously review processes and identify and recommend improvement areas;

·         Ensure the timely preparation and submission of reports;

·         Keep stakeholders abreast of all outcomes;

·         Assist in the preparation and presentation of cases to the Technical Committee

·         Provision of budget estimates for the team

·         Ensures that the working environment is conducive for the team

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related disciplines

·         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 two (2) years relevant experience as a Supervisor, or five (5) years of service in a relevant work environment

·         Must possess wide knowledge and experience in tax law and administration

Note

·         All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.

·         ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·         All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 31st January 2019.

·         We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.

·         KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.

In case of any challenge or issues, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke

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Supervisor (32 Posts)

GRADE 4

Job Role

To conduct financial fraud investigations

Reports To

Assistant Manager- Financial Fraud Investigator.

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 evidence.

·         Support the prosecution process.

·         Statement Recording.

·         Prepare investigation reports and escalate to the manager.

·         Timely preparation and submission of reports.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related disciplines.

·         Technical training in Tax or Customs

·         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.

Experience

·         At least two (2) years relevant experience as an Officer in active financial fraud investigations, or three (3) years of service in a relevant work environment

·         Must possess good knowledge and experience in tax law and administration.

Note

·         All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.

·         ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·         All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 31st January 2019.

·         We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.

·         KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.

In case of any challenge or issues, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke

Apply Now Here