Evasion Lead Investigator

Purpose of Job

Jobholders at this level are experienced professionals capable of conducting work with general directions.

They are primarily concerned with developing solutions to challenges which require some analysis to understand and resolve, and addressing issues escalated from junior levels.

They undertake complex operational activities including developing investigation operational plan, setting investigator s rotation schedule, reviewing classification and prioritization of risks in raised investigation cases, managing investigations on customs evasions, evaluating investigation activities to ensure uniformity and managing investigator s activities for performance evaluation.

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

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

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

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

Bachelor s degree in Business Administration or Accounting or Law or equivalent is required

A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

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