DEPARTMENT: Investigation & Enforcement

DIVISION: Investigations

SECTION/UNIT: Prosecutions          

REPORTS TO:  Manager – Prosecution

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for supervising, coordinating and conducting Tax and Customs prosecutorial responsibilities, duties and tasks.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise prosecution led investigations to achieve a conviction in order to communicate deterrence to the Public.


• Identify gaps in the prepared files and recommend on how to cover them to ensure the case meets the evidentiary threshold. 


• Review charge sheets prepared by supervisors and officers for the management on cases for prosecution.


• Review other drafted court pleadings prepared by supervisees for management of cases in court. 


• Recommend to the management matters to be settled out of court by preparing briefs with recommendations on the same


• Provide legal opinions to the management to facilitate decision making –


• Coordinate pre-trial briefing of witnesses of cases before a court of law


• Prepare operational reports to management to seal tax loopholes in the Law and/or improve revenue administration


• Supervise compliance with agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective presentation and execution of business risks.


• Day-to-day operations and supervision of staff in the unit


• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.


• Facilitate initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

Academic qualification:

• A university degree in law, business administration, economics or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional qualification:

• Tax Law


• Valid LSK practicing certificate


• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification is an added advantage

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 4 years work experience and 1 year at Supervisor level in similar role.

Note:

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


• ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


• All applications should be submitted online by 21st January 2021.


• KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.


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

How To Apply