Officer Investigations

Implement assigned roles in the investigation of cases and gather admissible evidence to aid in the prosecution of tax offenders

Requirements

Essential Requirements 

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree or its equivalency in either; Accounting & Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Business statistics, Quantitative Economics, or Law from a recognized academic institution.
  
• At least two (02) years of working experience in Auditing, Tax Investigation or Fraud examination in a reputable organization.
  
• An impeccable record of integrity.
  

Desirable Requirements  

• Experience in auditing and/or Fraud Examination in reputable Audit Firm.
  
• Basic training in Financial Crime Investigations or taxation is an added advantage.
  
• Basic training in Financial/Data Analytics.
  

Knowledge   

• Knowledge of applicable national and regional Tax laws as well as other national legislations such as the Penal Code Act, Computer Misuse Act 2011, etc.
  
• Knowledge of applicable laws and the URA policy.
  
• Knowledge in finance and taxation.
  

Develop the Investigation Planning Memorandum to guide in the investigation of suspected tax fraud

• Study Intelligence  report from intelligence to understand the background of the case
  
• Carry out further intelligence into the target profile to get additional information where the information obtained is inadequate.
  
• Review internally available information on the case being handled to confirm risks identified by the intelligence unit
  
• Identify the critical activities to be performed during the investigation.
  
• Prepare IPM and submit to the immediate supervisor for review
  

Collect and analyze data in order to compute any evaded taxes and to identify possible admissible evidence in the prosecution of tax offenders.

• Engage the clients to provide specific information required to further the case as directed by the division head.
  
• Prepare seizure documents for review by the line manager where information is to be obtained through seizure exercise.
  
• Carry out the assigned activities in preparation for and during the seizure exercise and prepare the post-seizure report
  
• Prepare minutes of the proceedings during engagements with the clients
  
• Compile and analyze data collected from the client, 3rd parties, and internal sources to identify inconsistencies and variances.
  
• Prepare a Preliminary Investigation  Report to provide recommendations on the way forward of the case under investigation
  

Prepare reports on the allocated tasks to feed into the investigation reports that facilitate further decision-making on cases

• Prepare a preliminary investigation report with findings and recommendations from the analysis and submit it to the line manager for review.
  
• Prepare learning points and memos to operational departments on key compliance issues identified during the investigation to guide them on future compliance monitoring
  
• Prepare and document evidence that may be required to defend the tax position in case of civil litigation
  
• Coordinate with operational departments and monitor compliance actions undertaken on the investigated cases and report on any anomalies.
  
• Draft periodic reports for the team in line with the set guidelines
  
• Compile and index the Investigation files
  
• Draft Management letters to client and Domestic taxes department recommending collection of taxes outstanding for review
  
• Prepare other communications to internal and external clients for review and further administration