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Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Fiscal Crime Liaison Office Assistant A2(L), HMRC (17\/17 ACC)<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Category<\/strong><\/p>\n Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)<\/p>\n Job Subcategory<\/p>\n FCLO (Fiscal Crime Liaison Office) The main purpose of job:<\/strong><\/p>\n The British High Commission in Accra, Ghana is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a full-time Liaison Office Assistant for Her Majesty\u2019s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Fiscal Crime Liaison Officer.<\/p>\n HMRC is the UK\u2019s tax and customs administration. HMRC is responsible for collecting tax revenue on behalf of the UK government, making sure that money is available to fund the UK\u2019s public services and for helping families and individuals with targeted financial support. HMRC is also charged with closing the tax gap and reducing avoidance and evasion.<\/p>\n This role involves providing essential office support functions to enable the Fiscal Crime Liaison Officer to operate lawfully and effectively. This is an exciting and challenging role, and the successful candidate will be working in a fast-moving team environment where time critical actions are crucial to success. The Liaison Office is fully committed to the professional development and training of its staff.<\/p>\n The successful candidate will join a dynamic team working at the forefront of the fight against organised crime, tax fraud and international money laundering. Reporting to the HM Revenue & Customs Fiscal Crime Liaison Officer, the jobholder will play a pivotal role in facilitating the flow of data between UK-based investigators and key partners within the West African law-enforcement community. The post is based in Accra, and may involve travel throughout Ghana and sometimes abroad.<\/p>\n The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, and a practical approach to multi-tasking and problem solving, as well as the ability to quickly grasp complex issues. They will develop an understanding of HMRC strategic priorities on fiscal crime and how we are working to promote them within country.<\/p>\n Roles and responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Assist the Liaison Officer in gathering relevant information from a wide range of sources; disseminating this information in an accurate and timely manner via clear and concise reports to UK colleagues or via official letters to West African Law Enforcement Agencies. Prioritising their workload against case priorities and being mindful of the requirements of UK & West African legislation. Essential qualifications and experience Required competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace Working patterns:<\/p>\n The job holder may be required to travel regularly within and outside of Ghana. Some work (including travel) will be required during the evenings and occasionally weekends, for which time off in lieu or overtime (where applicable) will be given.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. 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\nJob Description (Roles and Responsibilities)<\/p>\n
\nDealing with senior officials from all levels of government in a professional manner and travel in Ghana and sometimes abroad if required for official meetings.
\nConduct office administration duties under the supervision of the Fiscal Crime Liaison Officer. Duties include record management, vehicle management, maintaining office accounts, planning travel, visits and organising events. Must be able to follow standard operating procedures and written processes with minimal supervision.
\nSearching open source material and media reporting to identify anything relevant to the FCLO.
\nMaintain oversight of regional projects as required including monitoring and evaluating their impact, monitoring budgets to ensure value for money and producing narrative reports to deadlines.
\nLine management of staff.<\/p>\n
\nExcellent IT skills \u2013 advanced skills in MS products & interrogation \/ maintenance of databases are desirable;
\nFluent oral and written English;
\nAbility to process and understand large amounts of data and information; turning this into concise and accurate reports;
\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills and confidence in dealing with senior level people;
\nConstructive, positive and service orientated attitude;
\nExperience of working in an area with a high level of personal responsibility and has a track record of being accountable for own actions \/ decisions;
\nExcellent organisational skills for document and record management;
\nAbility to work with minimal supervision and to prioritise workloads where required;
\nAbility to respect the confidentiality of work issues and understands the personal and professional consequences of lapses in security;
\nFlexible approach to work and travel; this may include travel at short notice, working weekends and on public holidays.
\nDesirable qualifications and experience
\nWorking in similar position or previous relevant experience would be an advantage.
\nExperience of managing staff.
\nProject management skills.<\/p>\n
\nApplication deadline\u00a0 18 December 2017
\nGrade\u00a0 A2 (L)
\nType of Position\u00a0 Fixed Term
\nDuration of Post\u00a0 12 months
\nRegion\u00a0 Africa
\nCountry\/Territory\u00a0 Ghana
\nLocation (City)\u00a0 Accra
\nType of Post\u00a0 British High Commission
\nNumber of vacancies\u00a0 1
\nStarting monthly salary ()\u00a0 GHS 3 453 gross
\nStart Date\u00a0 1 February 2018
\nOther benefits and conditions of employment<\/p>\n