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INVESTIGATIONS & ENFORCEMENT
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Job Descriptions
Job Title: Chief Manager, Investigations (1 position) Grade:
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Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions
Supervisor: Commissioner, Investigations & Enforcement & Deputy
Commissioner, Investigations
Supervisee: Northern Region and Customs Investigations, Nairobi
Job summary: 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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
Management of the physical assets for effective
utilization.
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.
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.
Skills required Strong leadership skills
Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills.
Focused and result driven individual.
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Positive attitude
High integrity
Team player
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DIGITAL FORENSICS INVESTIGATORS
Job Title: Manager- Digital Forensics (1 position) Grade:
6
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Deputy Commissioner, Investigations
Supervisee: Officers in the digital forensics unit
Job summary: 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
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 Department- computer 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.
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
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
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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
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Job Title: Assistant Manager- Digital Forensics (2 positions)
Grade: 5
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Manager, Digital Forensics
Supervisee: Supervisors in Digital Forensics Unit
Job summary: 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
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; Co- ordinate 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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
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
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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
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Job Title: Supervisor- Digital Forensics (12 positions) Grade:
4
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Assistant Manager, Digital Forensics
Supervisee: None
Job summary: Execute computer forensic investigations
Key responsibilities: Collect evidence of the running state of the computer
systems/digital equipment
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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
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,
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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
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FINANCIAL FRAUD INVESTIGATORS
Job Title: Manager- Financial Fraud Investigations
(4 positions) Grade: 6
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions
Supervisor: Deputy Commissioner, Investigations
Supervisee: Financial Fraud Investigations officers
Job summary: Responsible for managing, supervising and coordinating tax
crime investigations
Key responsibilities: Coordination of investigations
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
Academic and Professional qualifications
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.
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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
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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Financial Fraud Investigations
(5 positions) Grade: 5
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions
Supervisor: Manager, Financial Fraud Investigations Supervisee:
Financial Fraud Investigations Officers Job summary: To
lead investigations teams
Key responsibilities: Support 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 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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration,
Finance, Economics or related disciplines,
Hold a professional qualification in a relevant field
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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
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Job Title: Supervisor- Financial Fraud Investigations
(12 positions) Grade: 4
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions
Supervisor: Assistant Manager, Financial Fraud Investigations
Supervisee: None
Job summary: To conduct investigations
Key responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of work plans and schedules
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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
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
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Positive attitude
High integrity
Team player
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LEGAL EXPERTS
(i) EVIDENCE ANALYSIS
Job Title: Manager - Evidence Analysis (1 position) Grade:
6
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Chief Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: Assistant Managers- Evidence Analysis
Job summary: 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.
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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
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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Evidence Analysis (1 position)
Grade: 5
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Manager, Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: Supervisors, Evidence Analysis
Job summary: 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
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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
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Job Title: Supervisor- Evidence Analysis (4 positions) Grade:
4
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Assistant Manager, Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: 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.
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.
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
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
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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
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(ii) ASSET VALIDATION & RECOVERY
Job Title: Manager - Asset Validation & Recovery (1 position)
Grade: 6
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Chief Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: Assistant Managers- Asset Validation & Recovery
Job summary: 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
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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Masters degree in law
Membership in a professional law association is mandatory
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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
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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Asset Validation & Recovery
(1 position) Grade: 5
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: 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
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.
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Membership in a professional law association is mandatory
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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
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Job Title: Supervisor- Asset Validation & Recovery
(4 positions) Grade: 4
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Assistant Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: 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
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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Membership in a professional law association is mandatory
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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
INVESTIGATIONS & ENFORCEMENT
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Job Descriptions
Job Title: Chief Manager, Investigations (1 position) Grade:
7
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions
Supervisor: Commissioner, Investigations & Enforcement & Deputy
Commissioner, Investigations
Supervisee: Northern Region and Customs Investigations, Nairobi
Job summary: 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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
Management of the physical assets for effective
utilization.
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.
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.
Skills required Strong leadership skills
Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills.
Focused and result driven individual.
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Positive attitude
High integrity
Team player
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DIGITAL FORENSICS INVESTIGATORS
Job Title: Manager- Digital Forensics (1 position) Grade:
6
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Deputy Commissioner, Investigations
Supervisee: Officers in the digital forensics unit
Job summary: 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
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 Department- computer 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.
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
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
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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
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Job Title: Assistant Manager- Digital Forensics (2 positions)
Grade: 5
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Manager, Digital Forensics
Supervisee: Supervisors in Digital Forensics Unit
Job summary: 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
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; Co- ordinate 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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
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
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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
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Job Title: Supervisor- Digital Forensics (12 positions) Grade:
4
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Assistant Manager, Digital Forensics
Supervisee: None
Job summary: Execute computer forensic investigations
Key responsibilities: Collect evidence of the running state of the computer
systems/digital equipment
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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
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,
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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
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FINANCIAL FRAUD INVESTIGATORS
Job Title: Manager- Financial Fraud Investigations
(4 positions) Grade: 6
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions
Supervisor: Deputy Commissioner, Investigations
Supervisee: Financial Fraud Investigations officers
Job summary: Responsible for managing, supervising and coordinating tax
crime investigations
Key responsibilities: Coordination of investigations
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
Academic and Professional qualifications
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.
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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
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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Financial Fraud Investigations
(5 positions) Grade: 5
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions
Supervisor: Manager, Financial Fraud Investigations Supervisee:
Financial Fraud Investigations Officers Job summary: To
lead investigations teams
Key responsibilities: Support 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 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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration,
Finance, Economics or related disciplines,
Hold a professional qualification in a relevant field
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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
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Job Title: Supervisor- Financial Fraud Investigations
(12 positions) Grade: 4
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi/Regions
Supervisor: Assistant Manager, Financial Fraud Investigations
Supervisee: None
Job summary: To conduct investigations
Key responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of work plans and schedules
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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
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
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Positive attitude
High integrity
Team player
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LEGAL EXPERTS
(i) EVIDENCE ANALYSIS
Job Title: Manager - Evidence Analysis (1 position) Grade:
6
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Chief Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: Assistant Managers- Evidence Analysis
Job summary: 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.
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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
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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Evidence Analysis (1 position)
Grade: 5
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Manager, Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: Supervisors, Evidence Analysis
Job summary: 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
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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
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Job Title: Supervisor- Evidence Analysis (4 positions) Grade:
4
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Assistant Manager, Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: 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.
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.
Academic and Professional qualifications
Relevant work experience required
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
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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
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(ii) ASSET VALIDATION & RECOVERY
Job Title: Manager - Asset Validation & Recovery (1 position)
Grade: 6
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Chief Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: Assistant Managers- Asset Validation & Recovery
Job summary: 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
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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Masters degree in law
Membership in a professional law association is mandatory
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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
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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Asset Validation & Recovery
(1 position) Grade: 5
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: 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
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.
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Membership in a professional law association is mandatory
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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
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Job Title: Supervisor- Asset Validation & Recovery
(4 positions) Grade: 4
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority
Department: Investigations & Enforcement
Division: Investigations
Location / Work station: Nairobi
Supervisor: Assistant Manager, Asset Recovery & Evidence Analysis
Supervisee: 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
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
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Membership in a professional law association is mandatory
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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
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