The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), an organization entrusted with the assessment, collection and accounting for tax revenues for the Malawi Government is inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the following vacant position in the Tax Investigations Division.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Reviewing recommendations regarding referral cases of potential tax fraud/evasion and those from third party informants based on investigation standards

·       Developing clear linkages with Revenue Divisions for flow of information on revenue threats

·       Promoting stakeholder partnership with other Enforcement and Investigations Agencies to share intelligence

·       Reviewing and analysing potential compliance levels of segments of taxpayers

·       Reviewing tax intelligence case evaluation and selection

·       Conducting quality assurance of retrieved forensic data for purposes of building up tax investigation cases

·       Reviewing tax evasion forensic evidence

·       Advising on forensic fraud investigations challenges and propose way forward

·       Submitting analysed intelligence and forensic reports for decision making

·       Initiating training in intelligence gathering and analysis, forensic accounting and auditing skills

·       Monitoring the implementation of work plans for the department and ensure targets are met

·       Facilitating placement of charges over taxpayer assets temporarily prohibiting the transfer, conversion, disposition or movement of assets or temporarily assuming custody or control of assets on the basis of an order of the Commissioner General provided for under a tax law pending the outcome of investigation case or pending payment of a tax liability

·       Monitoring the proper management of investigation cases and case files as well as compliance enforcement including collection of prejudiced taxes

·       Facilitating distraint and disposal of assets where taxpayer defaults payment of taxes

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience: -

·       Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Education, Administration, Law or closely related field from a reputable and accredited university;

·       Those with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field may have an added advantage;

·       At least 12 years post qualification experience in tax related matters.

ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

·       Should demonstrate high levels of integrity and professionalism

·       Should have proven intelligence management skills

·       Possess forensic analysis skills and demonstrate strong desire to drive Compliance and Enforcement initiatives

·       Possess strong organizational skills, good interpersonal, coaching and communication skills

·       Analytical mind with proven managerial and leadership skills

·       Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality

·       Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

·       A good understanding of MRA’s core business, Malawi tax system and tax policies

Interested candidates should submit their application through MRA recruitment portal: https://careers.mra.mw

Closing date for receiving applications is 11^th May, 2022