URA Jobs 2021 – Fresher Officer Staff Compliance

Job Title: Fresher Officer Staff Compliance – URA Jobs 2021

Organization: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Job Location: Kampala

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Profile:

The Uganda Revenue Authority is a government revenue collection agency established by the Parliament of Uganda. Operating under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the URA is responsible for enforcing, assessing, collecting, and accounting for the various taxes imposed in Uganda.

Job Profile:

Execute investigations through obtaining, maintaining and communicating evidence obtained through reports to facilitate further management of cases to enhance compliance in the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1.         Execute an investigation and provide recommendations to the line manager on how to manage the case(s) under investigation

1. Obtain and study an investigation case memo to extract a brief and develop an Investigation Plan to guide the discussion with the line supervisor
2. Solicit instruction on how to proceed with the case under investigation and develop an investigation plan and budget
3. Discuss and review the investigation plan with the supervisor and make amendments as advised/ recommended
4. Identifying persons to interview to gather evidence, and record statements.
5. Develop a summary investigations report and submit to the line manager for review, making amendments in line with comments/ corrections and improvements

2.         Maintain and avail sufficient evidence to courts of law to facilitate successful prosecution of cases before court

1. Gather, analyze credible evidence and mobilize exhibits and witnesses to support the case before court
2. Secure search and arrest warrants from court to facilitate operations
3. Submit the exhibits to experts such as hand writing experts for analysis, comparison and follow up feedback
4. Follow up and report on the cases in court and their related judgments and make recommendations to management for further action
5. Reconcile and update the case records maintained

3.         Open files and prepare briefs on all the reported/initiated cases to maintain a synchronized record of the cases in progress.

1. Open the case files in line with instructions from the supervisor
2. Analyze the facts of the reported cases and sort the document/facts of the given case, consult on the facts of the reported cases for further clarity while documenting every step in the process
3. File documents, index and reference the files in line with filing standards.
4. Prepare briefs on the cases reported or initiated and seek approvals for closure or feedback for further action

4.         Organize for stakeholder engagements with internal and external stakeholders to enhance working relationships

1. Initiate communication with stakeholders to invite them for the scheduled engagements and confirm attendance of the participants invited
2. Prepare the logistics for the engagement such as booking the venue and sourcing
3. Document minutes of the engagement and identify action points for all participants involved and file them

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Requirements    

1. An Honors’ Bachelor’s degree in Law, Social Sciences, Commerce, Business Administration or any other  business related from a recognized University

Desirable Requirements

a)         Special training in investigations and law enforcement

b)         Experience in any of the following areas; Compliance Management/Law Enforcement, research, investigations, use of statistical data analysis techniques, familiarity with court and prosecution processes

Knowledge     

a)         Knowledge of the URA Investigation Manual

b)         Understanding of Tax Laws, Leadership Codes, Police Act, the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and Labour Laws.)

Special skills and attributes

a)         Good report writing and communication skills

b)         Proficiency in the use of computing applications for research and reporting

c)         Good investigation and networking skills

d)         Well-developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills

e)         Good Presentation and negotiation capability

f)         Strong respect for Human Rights

g)         An impeccable record of integrity

How To Apply for URA Jobs 2021

All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below.

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Deadline: 15th May 2021

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