Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for the coordination and administration of policies, procedures and strategies to identify risks and carry out post-clearance audits on taxpayers to ensure compliance with Customs laws, procedures and other legislation.

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate development of mitigation mechanisms to counter identified risks through post-clearance audits and implement initiatives to support risk analysis, case selection and audits.
• Oversee development and implementation of policies, strategies and procedures to enhance risk management and strategies for revenue collection within the Section within the Department.
• Establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with Government Agencies, Departments and other stakeholders to enhance operations within the Section.
• Oversee identification of compliance risks within the Department and coordinate identification of risks, case selection and audit sessions.
• Oversee implementation of corporate initiatives in the region/division: Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements, and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems QMS, Risk Management programmes and staff performance.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Social Sciences or related fields from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a middle-level management role.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Successfully completed Customs/Tax Administration training from a recognized institution.
• Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Visionary leadership, strategic thinking, strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen, including expertise in new emerging businesses and the digital economy and Knowledge in Customs legislation, compliance, Customs policy and governance.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving solving and creative thinking skills
• Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills–both oral and written.
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity