Investigator

Hiring company: Guyana Revenue Authority Source: Guyana Revenue Authority Job Responsibilities • Investigating offences relating to potential criminal violations of the Customs and Tax laws administered by GRA. • Lawfully searching, retrieving, extracting, and preserving data from electronic devices, including computers, mobile phones, tablets, storage media, and cloud-based platforms, in accordance with applicable laws. • Applying statistical and analytical techniques to detect trends, anomalies, and high-risk taxpayer behavior. • Developing risk profiles and analytical models to support case selection and prioritization. • Producing intelligence reports for investigators and management. • Ensuring proper handling, documentation, and preservation of digital evidence to maintain the chain of custody and evidentiary integrity. • Supporting the preparation of electronic evidence for use in audits, investigations, and court proceedings. • Providing analytical and digital evidence support to tax evasion investigations and joint operations with internal and external enforcement agencies. • Participating in high-level, complex, and sensitive investigations assigned by the manager. • Interviewing witnesses and protecting their interests where necessary • Developing investigation plans for each assigned case, establishing violations of Customs and/or Tax laws, and preparing investigations/ prosecutions reports. • Managing case referral and follow-up on assigned cases. • Updating and maintaining investigation case files. • Participating in joint investigations with other law enforcement agencies, if assigned. • Any other related duties assigned. Job Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Accounting, or any equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in data analysis, digital investigations, forensic analysis, or a related compliance or law-enforcement environment. • Formal training or certification in digital forensics, cyber investigations, fraud examination, or data analytics is highly desirable. • Demonstrated experience handling electronic data intended for use as legal evidence. • Experience working with investigative, audit, or regulatory teams is an asset and use of firearms. • Proficiency in advanced Excel and Microsoft tools. • Ability to analyze financial, transactional, and communication data. • Sound knowledge of the mission, mandate, goals, and objectives of the Guyana Revenue Authority. • Sound knowledge of Laws, Standard Procedures, and Policies administered by GRA. • Strong analytical, persuasive, and negotiating skills. • Ability to motivate, resolve conflict, and handle sensitive/confidential information. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Integrity, mutual respect, accountability, and professionalism.