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.