Deputy Commissioner, Revenue (Investigations) at PKF firms

The job holder shall be responsible for actualizing the strategic direction in investigating criminal violations of the revenue laws using data-driven intelligence in accordance with applicable laws on the criminalization of Tax offenses and Global best practices (OECD Global principles) to enhance taxpayer compliance and foster confidence in the tax system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implementation and review of strategies, policies, work plans, operational guidelines, standards and procedures to optimize efficiency of operations, compliance and enhance control systems.
• Spearhead formulation, implementation and review of the Divisional annual work plans, budgets and procurement and asset disposal plans.
• Oversee implementation of a robust performance management system within the Division through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract.
• Oversee the preparation of strategic/tactical reports on tax and customs fraud schemes identified and recommending mitigation measures.
• Oversee implementation of recommendations in approved investigation reports and submission.
• Oversee implementation of the framework for quality assurance in Investigations processes.
• Oversee customs and tax interception and intervention activities.
• Lead in the execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the Division has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls and business continuity.
• Provide leadership to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the division and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations, increase public participation and involvement in Authority’s policies and programs.
• Provide leadership in the Division through supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of the divisional staff to ensure an effective and motivated team. 
• Lead the formulation of strategies to ensure implementation of the detect, disrupt, and deter strategy to improve tax compliance and foster market confidence. 
• Establish frameworks for supporting Domestic Taxes and Customs Departments in their operations and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain strategic alliances to enable the realization of enriched Investigations.
• Engage strategic partners with government agencies for strategic alliances to enable the efficient execution of an all-round of Investigations 
• Lead the identification of capacity gaps in the Investigations Division seek approval of suitable development programs, and establish strategies to monitor their implementation.
• Steer the development, implementation, and review of investigations processes and systems to increase efficiency in the Investigations Division's operations to support revenue collections.
• Steer unearthing tax fraud schemes and documentation of the risk areas via strategic reports /tactical papers with recommendations on dismantling and
• Oversee operations of inspection and testing services.
• Review submissions for approval to institute enforcement measures.
• Appear before the courts of law as a prosecution witness.

Person specifications:

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelors’ degree in relevant Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and accredited University.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited University will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, at least five (5) of which should be in senior and/or middle management levels.
• Professional qualification and Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution 2010.