Evasion Investigator

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Customs Evasion Investigation Planning

Review developed Customs investigations plans and form a clear understanding of set related objectives and guideline to initiate the development of proper investigation operational plan in line with ZATCA s overall Strategy
Develop investigations operational plan to lead day-to-day investigation activities identifying specific characteristics to focus on during investigation process in line with needs and ZATCA s overall strategy
Set investigators rotation schedule in line with developed investigation operational plan ensuring covering all areas effectively and on-time

Customs Evasion Investigation

Review and assess raised investigation cases to classify and prioritize identified risks creating case on system
Conduct investigation on customs evasions, fraud, and breaches through different techniques such as post clearance, declaration, valuation, restrictions, etc. to examine relevant evidence in depth and determine the cause liaising with auditors involved in internal referral
Evaluate investigation activities to ensure uniformity and standardization based on investigation guidelines and highlight misalignment activities to recommend needed modifications
Manage investigators activities ensuring proper compliance with investigation operational plan and raise findings to evaluate performance and take needed corrective actions accordingly
Receive and analyze objections and appeals on investigation decisions to conduct re-assessment and settlement in line with deadlines, policies and procedures

Customs Evasion Investigation Reporting

Prepare final assessment report including findings ensuring implementation of results in the system for future reference
Consolidate in a report all underlined potential trends and repetitive actions in line with code of ethics and quality standards and dispatch to relevant stakeholders for confirmation
Develop investigator s performance report underlining operational gaps and training needs for improvement and enhancement of investigation activities

Organization and Operations

Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
Perform other duties as requested

People Management

Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable
Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff
Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes