Revenue Investigator: Basic Requirements and Job Activities

  • February 28, 2025
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Who is a Revenue Investigator? A Revenue Investigator is a professional who investigates and prevents fraud and revenue breaches. They may work for government agencies, businesses, or other organizations. An entry level Revenue Investigator usually has a first degree in Accounting, business or finance or Economics or similar discipline.

Requirements

Qualification

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Management, or Business studies

Tax Administration Revenue Agent (TARA)

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Responsibilities

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  • Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA)
  • Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ)
  • Jamaica Constabulary Force
  • Fraud Squad (Counter
  • CTOC)

  • Investigate fraud: Identify potential and actual revenue breaches, and investigate tax fraud, smuggling, and other financial crimes 
  • Gather evidence: Review records, obtain information from witnesses, and develop computerized models to present financial evidence 
  • Prepare reports: Document the facts of their investigation and the status of their cases 
  • Prepare cases for court: Serve legal documents to taxpayers and prepare cases for court 
  • Ensure compliance: Ensure that investigations are conducted lawfully and securely, and that criminal investigative legislation is followed 

Responsibilities

Skills

  • Strong analytical skills: Review financial records and evaluate information to identify criminal schemes 
  • Forensic skills: Analyze and verify financial records, and identify the author of questioned handwriting 
  • Communication skills: Locate and communicate with people to verify facts and obtain information