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

How to apply

Registration:

• Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
• After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.

Log on:

• After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
• Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
• After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.

Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):

• On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
• Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
• Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
• The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
• Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.

Application process:

• To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
• Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
• Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
• To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
• Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
• Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
• To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.

In case of any challenges, please send your email query to [email protected]