Job Purpose
The jobholder shall be responsible for leading data-driven fraud
detection initiatives, ensuring the integrity of tax processes, and
strengthening revenue assurance strategies, ensuring compliance with tax
policies, and mitigating revenue leakages through advanced analytics.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop
predictive analytics to support real-time fraud prevention mechanisms and
stay updated on emerging trends in fraud detection, risk analytics, and
regulatory compliance.
- Develop
strategies and frameworks for fraud analytics and revenue risk assessment
and lead and oversee revenue assurance and fraud detection initiatives.
- Collaborate
with tax compliance and enforcement teams to mitigate fraud risks and
ensure effective deployment of machine learning models in fraud and risk
analysis.
- Monitor
the performance of fraud detection systems and optimize algorithms for
improved accuracy and enhance fraud intelligence reporting through data
visualization and dashboarding tools.
- Develop
and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven fraud detection models
to identify anomalies in tax compliance while fostering collaboration with
internal and external stakeholders to strengthen fraud management
efforts..
- Conduct
risk assessments to detect potential revenue leakages and analyse
transactional data to uncover fraud patterns and recommend preventive
measures
- Provide
training and mentorship on fraud analytics methodologies and ensure
adherence to compliance, risk management, and data governance policies.
- Develop
and manage the budget for the Revenue Assurance & Fraud Analysis
function and account for allocated imprest.
Qualifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence,
Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Master’s
degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
- Certification
in Fraud Management, Revenue Assurance, or Data Analytics is an added
advantage
- Leadership
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution,
will be an added advantage.
- Minimum
of five (5) year’s work experience in a similar role, and at least two (2)
years at Assistant Manager level or a comparable position
- Experience
in tax administration and revenue collection analytics, will be an added
advantage.
- Membership
of a relevant professional body where applicable
Functional skills/
competencies /attributes
- Sound
decision making capabilities
- Ethics
and integrity
- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Ability
to work under pressure
- Excellent
interpersonal skills
- Good
awareness of operating environment
- Results
driven
- Risk
management and analysis
- Mentoring
and coaching
- Analytical
and creative thinking skills
- Good
communication skills
- Ability
to effectively manage multiple stakeholders
- Strong
execution skills
- Strong
collaboration and teaming skills
- Demonstrated
managerial and administrative competence as reflected in work performance
and results.
How To Apply
