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Category: careers

Published: 19 August 2025

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Reference Number: M/DTI/8/25

Closing Date: 2025-09-08

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of a six (6) month probationary period.

Remuneration:     As per KRA salary structure

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and management of customs and tax fraud investigations using data-driven intelligence in accordance with applicable laws on the criminalisation of tax offences and global best practices (OECD Global principles) to enhance taxpayer compliance and foster confidence in business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement policies, strategies, standards, and guidelines on tax and customs investigations.
• Review tax and customs investigation case files, investigation searches and conduct case conferencing, monitor progress of investigations and appear before the courts of law as a prosecution witness.
• Oversee mock purchases for tax and customs investigations, analysis of data and financial information to support tax and customs investigations.
• Prepare strategic/tactical reports on tax and customs fraud schemes identified and recommend mitigation measures and framework for quality assurance in Investigations processes.
• Validate tax assessments initiated in the Authority’s system and conduct customs and tax interception and intervention activities.
• Implement the following corporate initiatives in the Unit: Performance Management, Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Business, Law, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognised institution.
• A master’s degree in social sciences, Business, Law, Pure and Applied Sciences from an accredited institution will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional qualification: CPA(K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) & Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or any other relevant qualification from a recognised Institution.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.
• Certificate in basic investigation techniques and intelligence training from a recognised institution.
• Professional Membership to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience with at least two (2) years at first-level management or a comparable position.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in tax investigation operations will be an added advantage.
• A Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability and Good decision-making capabilities
• Resilient, focused, results-oriented, with expertise in risk management and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication, good planning, presentation, analytical and organisational skills.
• Knowledge in Tax Legislation, Compliance, Tax Policy & Governance.

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Written by website@kra.go.ke

Category: careers

Published: 19 August 2025

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Reference Number: M/CQM/08/25

Closing Date: 2025-09-08

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of the six (6) months probationary period.

Remuneration:     As per KRA salary structure

Job Summary

The Jobholder shall be responsible for the provision of efficient and effective support to the Commissioner and the department while enabling delivery of the broader strategic 3D mandate, while responding and adapting to internal and external challenges.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Steer the implementation of strategies for the management of Intelligence, Investigations, and enforcement operations for actions of the Department.
• Establish mechanisms to track and account for the Management of the Investigations & Enforcement department’s operational performance and compliance improvement strategies.
• Develop Investigation and Enforcement frameworks/ systems and organise the actualisation of strategic alliances to enable the realisation of investigations and the enforcement of strategic objectives.
• Enforce compliance with agreed systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention of business risks.
• Collect, analyse, and validate large datasets, draw inferences, and present findings to the senior management team using appropriate reporting tools as appropriate.
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets and disseminate feedback on intelligence profiles and secure real-time inventory of all investigation cases.
• Provide assurance on the conformance to the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard and review compliance with service delivery standards.
• Develop and execute the implementation of a comprehensive Quality Management System and Quality Compliance Annual Work plan, and review compliance reports to Management.
• Implement the following corporate initiatives in the Unit: Performance Management, Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Business, Law, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• A Master’s degree in social sciences, Business, Law, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience with at least two (2) years at first-level management or a comparable position.
• A Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in basic investigation techniques and intelligence from a recognised institution.
• Training in Risk Management, Quality Management Systems, and Audit.
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) or International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA) Certification.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification will be an added advantage.
• Training in Tax & Customs Administration will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability and Good decision-making capabilities
• Resilient, focused, results-oriented, with expertise in risk management and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication, good planning, presentation, analytical and organisational skills.

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Category: careers

Published: 19 August 2025

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Reference Number: M/CCR/8/25

Closing Date: 2025-09-08

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of the six (6) months probationary period.

Remuneration:     As per KRA salary structure

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for the provision of administrative support, reports preparation and review, and coordination of corporate complaints and corruption reports while maintaining customer service excellence, and the detection of tax fraud in order to enhance taxpayer compliance and foster confidence in the business of the Authority.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the Authority’s Complaints Information Centre (CIC) and implement the corporate complaints management framework.
• Manage & coordinate the Web-based Anonymous Reporting System and all the corruption reporting channels as may be utilised, and be the first point of contact for anonymous corruption reporting for the Authority.
• Develop and implement corruption awareness campaigns, materials, and programs to educate customers and whistleblowers on their rights, obligations, and additional information required for initiating reported corruption cases.
• Drive revenue growth through follow-up of reported tax evasion cases through the corruption reporting system and recommend process improvements for process re-engineering and excellent service delivery.
• Collect & provide accurate, timely, and reliable data for preparation of management reports as may be required, be it monthly, quarterly, or annual reports on corporate complaint handling.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Commission for Administrative Justice (CAJ) and manage all related correspondence with the CAJ and Office of the Ombudsman.
• Develop and review prescribed technical templates for complaint handling and maintain the corporate complaints and corruption reporting databases.
• Initiate, monitor and follow up on the finalisation of all corruption case reports and escalate complaints and corruption cases requiring intervention through the recommended service escalation channels.
• Implement the following corporate initiatives in the Unit: Performance Management, Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, forensic science, criminology or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution.
• A Master’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, forensic science, criminology, or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional qualification(s) will be an added advantage.
• Successfully completed Tax Administration training from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience with at least two (2) years at first-level management or a comparable position.
• A Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
• Membership in a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability and Good decision-making capabilities
• Resilient, focused, results-oriented, with expertise in risk management and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication, good planning, presentation, analytical and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks and expertise in investigation, informer/source and complaints management
• Knowledge in Tax Legislation, compliance, Tax Policy & Governance

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Written by website@kra.go.ke

Category: careers

Published: 19 August 2025

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Reference Number: M/IT/8/25

Closing Date: 2025-09-08

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of a six (6) months probationary period.

Remuneration:     As per KRA salary structure

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for providing technical expertise, promoting the integration of scientific and laboratory evidence in decision-making, and ensuring compliance with quality standards to support revenue collection, trade facilitation, and enforcement activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the implementation of programs, policies, and strategies to support inspection and testing services for revenue and trade enforcement activities.
• Provide technical leadership in aligning inspection and testing services with international standards and best practices, and guide formulation and implementation of quality management systems to maintain certification, accreditation, and laboratory safety.
• Offer expert scientific advice for trade commodities, HS classification matters, and the formulation of tariff policy, and drive integration of scientific findings and forensic examination results into operational and strategic decision-making processes.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the unit for inorganic chemicals & products and organic chemicals & polymers tests to ensure efficient operations.
• Supervise timely and accurate testing, inspection, and analysis of trade commodities to support revenue collection and compliance.
• Oversee the implementation of laboratory testing methods and procedures for inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, and polymers and monitor the forensic examination of evidence and provide expert testimony during hearings and proceedings.
• Evaluate emerging scientific and technological developments to enhance the division's capabilities and operations.
• Study and resolve classification and tariff-related questions by providing scientific evidence and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards in all laboratory and testing operations and coordinate the compilation and dissemination of scientific reports and findings for informed decision-making.
• Implement the following corporate initiatives in the Unit: Performance Management, Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, applied chemistry or related area from a recognised institution.
• A Master’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, applied chemistry, or a related area from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience with at least two (2) years at first-level management or a comparable position.
• A Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
• Training in Customs/ Tax Administration will be an added advantage.
• Advanced knowledge in chemical analysis, laboratory operations, and scientific testing methodologies.
• Expertise in quality management systems and accreditation standards.
• Proficiency in the interpretation and application of the Harmonized System (HS) classification and tariff schedules.
• Membership in a relevant professional body will be an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability and Good decision-making capabilities
• Resilient, focused, results-oriented, with expertise in risk management and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication, good planning, presentation, analytical and organisation skills.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex scientific data and evidence.