Job Purpose

This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight in managing Customs operational Risks and Post Clearance Audit.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of the Customs operational risk framework.
Coordinate collection of business intelligence data and analysis
Oversee creation, maintenance and updating of the risk profile database.
Oversees development of mitigation mechanisms to counter identified risks.
Oversee monitoring and evaluation of profiled and targeted declarations.
Oversee post-clearance audit function.
Oversee debt management function.
Establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with Government Agencies, Departments and other stakeholders to enhance effective Customs operations.
Oversee analysis and implementation of legislation and policy guidelines and strategies for the smooth running of Customs operations.
Facilitate implementation of corporate initiatives in the division: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management.
Provide regular reports and advice on Customs operational Risks and Post Clearance Audit matters to the KRA Management.

Academic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in business or related field from a recognized institution.
Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Professional Qualifications/ Membership to Professional Bodies
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Customs Administration.
Membership in a recognized professional body.
Work experience
Minimum of 10 years work experience in Customs or tax operations, 5 (cumulatively) of which must have been in any of the following: audit, policy, release points, or tax stations, risk management or National Targeting Center, Document Processing Centre, Valuation, Policy or Enforcement; at least 3 years in a senior management role.

Competencies

Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
Independent minded, ethical and of high integrity
Ability to identify and deal with operational risk
Tax Business Understanding