Commissioner Tax Investigations

URA is hiring a Commissioner Tax Investigations to set the strategic direction and lead the department in developing a robust tax investigations and intelligence function that continually improves on the delivery of URA’s Strategy

• Lead the department in the formulation and implementation of investigation and intelligence strategy to improve tax compliance
• Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies for managing intelligence and investigations operations and actions of the department
• Establish mechanisms to track and account to management, the department’s operational performance and improvement strategies
• Develop Tax Investigations frameworks/ systems that continually contribute to increasing compliance amongst taxpayers
• Lead the development, implementation and review of investigations and intelligence processes and systems to increase efficiency in TID operations
• Identify the systems and processes that require development/review and communicate them to relevant action officers
• Guide the development of the systems and processes and provide appropriate approvals of the applicable documentations to uphold departmental standards
• Periodically review the processes and systems to align them to departmental and/or changes in the URA strategy
• Provide relevant approvals for information generation and access in order to maintain its integrity
• Oversee the provision of digital forensics services, scientific investigations, and science laboratory services aimed at enhancing the organization's tax compliance and enforcement efforts
• Develop and maintain strategic alliances to enable the realization of Science Investigations' strategic objectives.
• Develop and coordinate harmonization of technical services policies and guidelines with the Government and Regional agencies to enhance effective support processes.
• Plan and coordinate the implementation and evaluation of Technical Services Programs to enhance taxpayer compliance
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances to enable the realization of TID’s strategic objectives
• Engage strategic partners for strategic alliances with the department to enable efficient execution of TID strategy
• Develop, maintain and periodically review frameworks for the department’s cooperation and partnership with identified strategic alliances
• Establish mechanisms to monitor staff adherence to agreed standards of cooperation with the partners for corrective action and continuous relationship enhancement
• Initiate and oversee the implementation of mechanisms / systems for periodic client sensitizations for awareness enhancement and provision of feedback
• Lead the development and monitor programs to improve the capacity, performance and productivity of staff in the department to enhance the quality of their service
• Oversee the budget of the department and determine/approve the allocation of funds in line with the department’s strategy.
• Lead, guide and support the department in performance planning, monitoring and evaluation processes and account to management, the performance of the department.
• Lead the identification of capacity gaps in the department, approve suitable development programs and establish strategies to monitor their implementation
• Create and continually enhance an enabling environment to enable all staff to maximize their performance, innovation and creativity potential

• An Honors Bachelors’ Degree or its equivalency from a recognized academic institution.
• Post Graduate Qualification in a relevant field
• At least ten (10) years working experience in Investigations or Intelligence, four (4) of which should have been attained at leadership level in a reputable organization.
• Leadership Training
• An impeccable record of integrity
• Training in Intelligence and/or Investigations
• Experience in building and sustaining diplomatic partnerships and alliances.
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedures Act
• Knowledge of other relevant laws such as the Penal Code Act, Criminal Procedures Act, Computer Misuse Act
• Knowledge of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) standards
• The incumbent should have a high level of intuition and emotional intelligence
• S/he should have demonstrated creativity and innovation capability
• S/he should have strong problem diagnosis and solving skills
• The incumbent should have Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• The incumbent should have excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• The incumbent should have the ability to develop, communicate the vision, motivate and influence a team of professionals towards the realization of a team’s/department’s mandate
• S/he should have the ability to coach, mentor and guide the professional growth of staff under supervision
• S/he should have excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills