INVESTIGATIONS & ENFORCEMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Job Descriptions. Chief Manager, Investigations (1 position) Grade: 7

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1 INVESTIGATIONS & ENFORCEMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Job Descriptions Job Title: Chief Manager, Investigations (1 position) Grade: 7 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions Supervisor: Supervisee: Job summary: Commissioner, Investigations & Enforcement & Deputy Commissioner, Investigations Northern Region and Customs Investigations, Nairobi Ensure consistent interpretation and uniform application of the relevant tax laws in tax crimes investigations Key responsibilities: Assist in the formulation of strategies, policies and procedures relevant to tax crimes investigations. Manage, direct and control investigations operations and revenue collection. Advice the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner on technical matters relating to the investigation operations; Liaising with other programmes and stakeholders on all matters relating to investigation 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. Administration, organization and management of staff Preparing employees for the desired changes in work styles, attitudes and work ethics. Coordinating performance contracting and appraisals Follow up on internal audit and QMS recommendations Developing annual work plan and monitoring its implementation; Negotiate and set performance targets and ensuring their achievement through performance management Provision of budget estimates for the division 1

2 Academic and Professional qualifications Management of the physical assets for effective utilization. Bachelor s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics or related disciplines from a recognized university. Relevant work experience required Skills required Strong leadership skills Masters degree in a relevant field such as business administration or economics from a recognized university. A professional qualification in any relevant discipline will be an added advantage. Wide knowledge and experience in Domestic Tax and Customs law and administration. Must have at least six years of service in a tax administration environment, two of which at managerial level. Experience in tax investigations operations will be an added advantage. Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result driven individual. Interpersonal skills Communication skills Positive attitude High integrity Team player 2

3 DIGITAL FORENSICS INVESTIGATORS Job Title: Manager- Digital Forensics (1 position) Grade: 6 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi Supervisor: Supervisee: Job summary: Deputy Commissioner, Investigations Officers in the digital forensics unit Responsible for managing, supervising and coordinating activities of the Forensic Unit. Key responsibilities: Lead and supervise forensic teams in carrying out digital forensic investigations, capturing, seizing and analysing electronic data and computer storage devices such as hard disks, tapes using proprietary methodologies and cutting edge forensic tools Academic and Professional qualifications Relevant work experience required Determine the work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow. Manage the receipt and storage of evidence provided by the Intelligence and Strategic Operations Departmentcomputer systems/digital equipment; Co-ordinate the data recovery process from computers and other electronic storage devices; Review and approve preliminary forensic investigation reports Manage cyber surveillance investigations Provision of budget estimates for the division Responsible for physical assets assigned by the department. Degree in BSc in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field Relevant Masters degree will be an added advantage Certificates in a business related field will be an added advantage Must have at least four years of service in a relevant work environment, two of which at Assistant manager level 3

4 Knowledge in essential aspects of computer security in multi IT areas such as database, development, network, operating systems, IT security and specific applications security Knowledge of Digital Forensic Software, e.g. encase, FTK or Paraben and certification in any computer forensic software Proficiency in conducting live analysis on networks, and multiple platforms is desired. Experience in basic investigations, conducting security assessments, penetration testing, ethical hacking and cyber surveillance Knowledge and experience in Tax Laws and administration will be an added advantage Skills required Strong administrative, managerial and leadership skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented individual. Interpersonal skills Communication skills High integrity Team player 4

5 Job Title: Assistant Manager- Digital Forensics (2 positions) Grade: 5 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi Supervisor: Supervisee: Job summary: Manager, Digital Forensics Supervisors in Digital Forensics Unit Responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of the Forensic Unit Key responsibilities: Supervise multiple forensic teams in carrying out digital forensic audits, capturing, seizing and analysing electronic data and computer storage devices such as hard disks, tapes using proprietary methodologies and cutting edge forensic tools Academic and Professional qualifications Relevant work experience required Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow. Review preliminary forensic investigation reports to ensure that all the processes of forensic investigations have been complied with and all the necessary tasks performed Co-ordinate the actual receipt and storage of evidence provided by the Intelligence and Strategic Operations Department- computer systems/digital equipment; Coordinate the data recovery process from computers and other electronic storage devices; Co-ordinate investigations into reports arising from cyber surveillance Provision of budget estimates for the team Ensures that the working environment is conducive for the team Degree in BSc in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field Certificates in a business related field will be an added advantage Knowledge in essential aspects of computer security in multi IT areas such as database, development, network, operating systems, IT security and specific applications security 5

6 Knowledge of Digital Forensic Software, e.g. encase, FTK or Paraben and certification in any computer forensic software Proficiency in conducting live analysis on networks, and multiple platforms is desired. Experience in basic investigations, conducting security assessments, penetration testing, ethical hacking and cyber surveillance Appreciation of Tax laws and experience in tax administration is an added advantage Skills required Strong administrative and managerial skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented individual. Interpersonal skills Communication skills Positive attitude High integrity Team player 6

7 Job Title: Supervisor- Digital Forensics (12 positions) Grade: 4 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi Supervisor: Supervisee: Job summary: Assistant Manager, Digital Forensics None Execute computer forensic investigations Key responsibilities: Collect evidence of the running state of the computer systems/digital equipment Academic and Professional qualifications Relevant work experience required Data recovery and analysis, and electronic discovery and disseminate the same to end users. Take inventory of all computers/digital equipment handed over from the Intelligence and Strategic Operations Department and all other digital storage devices and conduct tests on compromised computers and servers Create and analyse forensic images for all discs and storage devices Network with members of local trade associations and other groups of interest in order to keep abreast with technical developments in digital forensic equipment, software and techniques Advise and support investigators in the department as required by providing expertise in computer forensics Define, propose and integrate various technological solutions to enhance IT-based intelligence gathering by the department Perform tool testing for updated forensic tools against standard forensic data Prepare detailed reports of forensic examinations undertaken. Undertake investigations into reports arising from cyber surveillance Bachelor s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field Knowledge in essential aspects of computer security in multi IT areas such as database, development, network, 7

8 operating systems, IT security and specific applications security Knowledge of Digital Forensic Software, e.g. encase, FTK or Paraben and certification in any computer forensic software Proficiency in conducting live analysis on networks, and multiple platforms is desired. Experience in basic investigations, conducting security assessments, penetration testing, ethical hacking and cyber surveillance Knowledge and experience in Tax laws and experience is an added advantage Skills required Strong administrative and managerial skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented. Interpersonal skills Communication skills Positive attitude High integrity Team player 8

9 FINANCIAL FRAUD INVESTIGATORS Job Title: Manager- Financial Fraud Investigations Grade: 6 (4 positions) Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions Supervisor: Supervisee: Job summary: Deputy Commissioner, Investigations Financial Fraud Investigations officers Responsible for managing, supervising and coordinating tax crime investigations Key responsibilities: Coordination of investigations Academic and Professional qualifications Approve work plans and schedules Case allocation Review case plans based on information presented Supervise and direct multiple investigations teams in the investigation process Review statement of findings including financials and legal implications; Approve compounding of cases under the relevant taxation legislation and forward for an 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; Present cases to the Technical Committee Provide input into budget estimates for the division Bachelor s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related disciplines; Masters degree in a in a relevant field such as business administration or economics from a recognized is an added advantage. 9

10 Relevant work experience required Preferably hold a professional qualification in a relevant field Possession of a certificate in Basic intelligence training is an added advantage At least four years work experience in a tax administration environment of which 2 years as Assistant Manager. Must possess wide knowledge and experience in the tax law and administration Skills required Strong administrative, managerial and leadership skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented individual. Interpersonal skills Communication skills High integrity Team player 10

11 Job Title: Assistant Manager - Financial Fraud Investigations (5 positions) Grade: 5 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions Supervisor: Supervisee: Job summary: Manager, Financial Fraud Investigations Financial Fraud Investigations Officers To lead investigations teams Key responsibilities: Support coordination of investigations; Academic and Professional qualifications 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 an 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 Bachelor s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related disciplines, Hold a professional qualification in a relevant field 11

12 Relevant work experience required Possession of a certificate in Basic intelligence training is an added advantage At least 2 years relevant experience as a Supervisor Must possess wide knowledge and experience in tax law and administration Skills required Strong administrative and managerial skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented individual. Interpersonal skills Communication skills Positive attitude High integrity Team player 12

13 Job Title: Supervisor- Financial Fraud Investigations (12 positions) Grade: 4 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions Supervisor: Supervisee: Job summary: Assistant Manager, Financial Fraud Investigations None To conduct investigations Key responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of work plans and schedules Academic and Professional qualifications Relevant work experience required Coordinate case profiling Collect and collate evidence to establish initial facts of cases. Coordinate and conduct investigations, preparation of reports and letters, raising of assessments Visit tax payer premises to obtain information as required Maintain files and working papers Compile relevant evidences Support the prosecution process Review investigation reports and escalate to manager Timely preparation and submission of reports Bachelor s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related disciplines, Proficiency in a Foreign language like Chinese will be an added advantage Possession of a certificate in Basic intelligence training is an added advantage At least 2 years relevant experience as an Officer Must possess good knowledge and experience in tax law and administration Skills required Strong administrative and managerial skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented. Interpersonal skills Communication skills 13

14 Positive attitude High integrity Team player 14

15 LEGAL EXPERTS (i) EVIDENCE ANALYSIS Job Title: Manager - Evidence Analysis (1 position) Grade: 6 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi Supervisor: Supervisee: Job summary: Chief Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis Assistant Managers- Evidence Analysis Overseeing activities in the Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis Key responsibilities: Approving investigation files to ascertain whether the evidence obtained is sufficient to sustain criminal charges or other recommendations such as administrative action or closure; managing the analysis of evidence received in collaboration with investigation officers for purposes of prosecution Ensure the filing of applications in support of criminal investigations and prosecutions Reviewing and issuing legal opinions on issues arising out of investigations or prosecutions. Ensure the drafting of applications to search premises and bank accounts in respect of Facilitate and offer legal support in drafting and filing of pleadings. Offering support during litigation and prosecution of cases. Ensure managerial Support for investigation officers during investigations when recording statements, evidence analysis and drafting of court and other legal documents Oversee pre-trial conferences in cases for prosecutions as well as watching brief in the cases where required. 15

16 Academic and Professional qualifications Relevant work experience required Litigating Tax cases at the Tax Appeals Tribunal and courts of law. Co-ordinating legal research on major cases and legal issues affecting or likely to affect the legal status, mandate and functions of the Asset Recovery and Evidence Analysis Division Tracking the emerging jurisprudence in tax evasion matters Oversee the building up of a reservoir of legal data for use by the Division To enforce collection of taxes through the recovery of assets, application of mechanisms for debt recovery and any other legal means To facilitate the recovery of taxes through ensuring a faster resolution of tax disputes To facilitate the recovery of taxes through the application of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms Bachelor s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related disciplines; Masters degree in a in a relevant field such as business administration or economics from a recognized is an added advantage. Preferably hold a professional qualification in a relevant field Possession of a certificate in Basic intelligence training is an added advantage At least four years work experience in a tax administration environment of which 2 years as Assistant Manager. Must possess wide knowledge and experience in the tax law and administration Skills required Strong administrative, managerial and leadership skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented individual. Interpersonal skills Communication skills High integrity Team player 16

17 Job Title: Assistant Manager - Evidence Analysis (1 position) Grade: 5 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi Supervisor: Supervisee: Job summary: Manager, Evidence Analysis Supervisors, Evidence Analysis Co-ordination activities in the Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis Division Key responsibilities: Reviewing investigation files to ascertain whether the evidence obtained is sufficient to sustain criminal charges or other recommendations such as administrative action or closure; Coordinate the analysis of evidence received in collaboration with the investigation officers for purposes of prosecution, dispute resolution and settlement Co-ordinate the filing of applications in support of criminal investigations and prosecutions Issuing legal opinions on issues arising out of investigations or prosecutions. Organize the drafting applications to search premises and bank accounts in respect of ongoing investigations Offering support during litigation and prosecution of cases Support investigation officers during investigations through recording of statements, evidence analysis and drafting of court and other legal documents Holding pre-trial conferences in cases for prosecutions as well as watching brief in the cases. Litigating Tax cases at the Tax Appeals Tribunal. Co-ordinating legal research on major cases and legal issues affecting or likely to affect the legal status, mandate and functions of the Asset Recovery and Evidence Analysis Division Tracking the emerging jurisprudence in tax evasion matters Oversee the building up of a reservoir of legal data for use by the Division 17

18 Academic and Professional qualifications Relevant work experience required Provision of budget estimates for the team Ensures that the working environment is conducive for the team Bachelor s degree in Law. Membership in a professional law association is mandatory. Possession of a certificate in Basic Intelligence course will be an added advantage At least 2 years experience as a Supervisor in any or all of the following; Prosecution Financial/fraud investigations Forensic investigation Wide knowledge of tax laws and administration is an added advantage Skills required Strong administrative and managerial skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented individual. Interpersonal skills Communication skills Positive attitude High integrity Team player 18

19 Job Title: Supervisor- Evidence Analysis (4 positions) Grade: 4 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi Supervisor: Supervisee: Assistant Manager, Evidence Analysis None Job summary: Undertake the analysis of evidence received in collaboration with investigation officers for purposes of prosecution and recovery. Key responsibilities: Facilitating and offering legal support in drafting and filing of pleadings. Academic and Professional qualifications Relevant work experience required Offering support during litigation and prosecution of cases. Supporting investigation officers during investigations through recording of statements, evidence analysis and drafting of court and other legal documents Compiling data from Divisional Heads to ascertain whether the evidence obtained is sufficient to sustain criminal charges or other recommendations such as administrative action or closure; Filing applications in support of criminal investigations and prosecutions; Preparing legal opinions on issues arising out of investigations or prosecutions Drafting applications to search premises and bank accounts in respect of ongoing investigations Organizing and facilitating pre-trial conferences in cases for prosecutions as well as watching brief in the cases. Bachelor s degree in Law. Membership in a professional law association is mandatory. Possession of a certificate in Basic Intelligence course will be an added advantage At least 2 years experience as an Officer in any or all of the following; Financial/fraud investigations Forensic investigation 19

20 Prosecution Knowledge and Training in Domestic tax and Customs laws will be a distinctive added advantage. Skills required Strong administrative and managerial skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented. Interpersonal skills Communication skills Positive attitude High integrity Team player 20

21 (ii) ASSET VALIDATION & RECOVERY Job Title: Manager - Asset Validation & Recovery (1 position) Grade: 6 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi Supervisor: Supervisee: Job summary: Chief Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis Assistant Managers- Asset Validation & Recovery Enforce collection of taxes through the recovery of assets, application of mechanisms for debt recovery and any other legal means. Key responsibilities: Supervision of the tracing of assets for recovery purposes Academic and Professional qualifications Provide prosecution support to tax prosecutors through analyzing and preparing sufficient evidence into tax crimes. Recover illegally acquired funds into the public financial system, collecting unpaid taxes and combating unlawful enrichment and thereby reinforcing the moral lesson that crime does not pay To identify and locate assets for preservation for purposes of safeguarding revenue of taxpayers under investigations. To collect unpaid tax through various enforcement measures including forfeiture, distrain, agency notices and other measures. To identify other criminal actors, witnesses and new leads of investigation for recovery. Collaborate with other relevant agencies Provide litigation support to the department. Reviewing and recommending waiver submissions Bachelor s degree in Law. Masters degree in law Membership in a professional law association is mandatory 21

22 Relevant work experience required Four years work experience in asset recovery and asset validation environment, of which two years as an Assistant Manager in Asset tracing and recovery Knowledge and Training in Domestic taxation and Customs laws will be a distinctive added advantage. Skills required Strong administrative, managerial and leadership skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented individual. Interpersonal skills Communication skills High integrity Team player 22

23 Job Title: Assistant Manager - Asset Validation & Recovery (1 position) Grade: 5 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi Supervisor: Supervisee: Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis Supervisors- Asset Validation & Recovery Job summary: Co-ordinate collection of taxes through the recovery of assets, application of mechanisms for debt recovery and any other legal means. Key responsibilities: Tracing of assets for recovery purposes Academic and Professional qualifications Provide prosecution support to tax prosecutors through analyzing and preparing sufficient evidence into tax crimes. Recover illegally acquired funds into the public financial system, collecting unpaid taxes and combating unlawful enrichment and thereby reinforcing the moral lesson that crime does not pay To identify and locate assets for preservation for purposes of safeguarding revenue of taxpayers under investigations. To collect unpaid tax through various enforcement measures including forfeiture, distrain, agency notices and other measures. To locate evidence in support of investigations and prosecutions. To identify other criminal actors, witnesses and new leads of investigation for recovery. Collaborate with other relevant agencies. Provide litigation support to the department. Reviewing and recommending waiver submissions Provision of budget estimates for the team Ensures that the working environment is conducive for the team. Bachelor s degree in Law. Membership in a professional law association is mandatory 23

24 Relevant work experience required At least 2 years experience as a Supervisor in Asset tracing and recovery. Knowledge and Training in Domestic taxation and Customs laws will be a distinctive added advantage. Skills required Strong administrative and managerial skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented individual. Interpersonal skills Communication skills Positive attitude High integrity Team player 24

25 Job Title: Supervisor- Asset Validation & Recovery (4 positions) Grade: 4 Organization: Department: Division: Kenya Revenue Authority Investigations & Enforcement Investigations Location / Work station: Nairobi Supervisor: Supervisee: Assistant Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis None Job summary: Collection of taxes through the recovery of assets, application of mechanisms for debt recovery and any other legal means. Key responsibilities: Tracing of assets for recovery purposes Academic and Professional qualifications Provide prosecution support to tax prosecutors through analyzing and preparing sufficient evidence into tax crimes. Recover illegally acquired funds into the public financial system, collecting unpaid taxes and combating unlawful enrichment and thereby reinforcing the moral lesson that crime does not pay To identify and locate assets for preservation for purposes of safeguarding revenue of taxpayers under investigations. To collect unpaid tax through various enforcement measures including forfeiture, distrain, agency notices and other measures. To locate evidence in support of investigations and prosecutions. To identify other criminal actors, witnesses and new leads of investigation for recovery. Collaborate with other relevant agencies Provide litigation support to the department. Reviewing and recommending waiver submissions Provision of budget estimates for the team Ensures that the working environment is conducive for the team Bachelor s degree in Law. Membership in a professional law association is mandatory 25

26 Relevant work experience required At least 2 years experience as an Officer in Asset tracing and recovery Knowledge and Training in Domestic taxation and Customs laws will be a distinctive added advantage. Skills required Strong administrative and managerial skills Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills. Focused and result oriented. Interpersonal skills Communication skills Positive attitude High integrity Team player 26