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TANJINA RAIS
Belconnen,ACT
Summary
Proven leader in customs law enforcement and team management, with a distinguished career at the National Board of Revenue. Successfully drove an 18% revenue increase through strategic policy implementation and advanced risk management. Expert in stakeholder communication, contributing to improved compliance and streamlined operations.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
National Board of Revenue
First Secretary of VAT Audit
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Led and supervised VAT audits of high-value taxpayers across various industries, ensuring compliance with the VAT Act 2012, resulting in the detection of BDT 700 million in underreported taxes.
- Developed and implemented risk-based audit selection criteria, leading to a 30% increase in identifying high-risk taxpayers and potential fraud cases.
- Investigated complex tax evasion schemes, including fake invoices, under-invoicing, and tax refund fraud, resulting in successful legal actions against offenders.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, including ADB, IMF, Bangladesh Bank, and law enforcement agencies, to strengthen VAT compliance and enforcement.
- Provided policy recommendations based on audit findings, contributing to amendments in VAT regulations to close loopholes and enhance transparency.
- Ensured timely submission of audit reports and follow-up actions, achieving a 85% compliance rate in audit settlements and recoveries.
- Spearheaded training programs for junior audit officers, enhancing their skills in audit methodologies, fraud detection, and data analysis tools.
Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate, Dhaka
Joint Commissioner
05.2018 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Oversee VAT collection and enforcement operations across multiple sectors, contributing to a 15% increase in revenue through strategic policy implementation and improved compliance measures.
- Supervise VAT audits and investigations, leading to the detection of tax evasion cases worth BDT 500 million, and ensuring legal actions against offenders.
- Provide expert guidance to businesses on VAT registration, return filing, and tax planning, resulting in a 20% rise in voluntary compliance.
- Spearheaded the implementation of digital VAT filing systems, improving efficiency and reducing processing time by 40%.
- Lead a team of tax officers in conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with the VAT Act 2012 and other relevant regulations.
- Collaborate with trade associations and chambers of commerce to increase awareness of tax obligations and compliance requirements.
- Monitor VAT refund claims, ensuring timely processing and preventing fraudulent claims through rigorous verification measures.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Deputy Commissioner of Customs
12.2015 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Supervise customs operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, ensuring strict compliance with Customs Act, 1969 and international trade regulations.
- Oversee the assessment and collection of duties and taxes, contributing to a 18% increase in revenue through improved monitoring and fraud detection.
- Lead anti-smuggling operations, resulting in the seizure of illegal goods worth BDT 120 million, including narcotics, counterfeit cigarette and undeclared currency and gold.
- Implement passenger profiling systems and cargo screening procedures, reducing clearance time by 30%.
- Collaborate with civil aviation authorities, law enforcement, and airlines to facilitate smooth trade operations and resolve disputes efficiently.
- Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential fraud and ensure a 98% compliance rate among stakeholders.
- Spearheaded the digitization of customs clearance processes, improving efficiency and transparency for importers and travellers.
- Provided training to customs officers on regulatory changes, inspection techniques, and customer service to enhance operational effectiveness.
Customs House Benapole
Assistant Commissioner of Customs
12.2010 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Supervise customs operations across Customs House Benapole, ensuring strict compliance with the Customs Act, 1969 and other regulatory frameworks.
- Oversee revenue collection processes, ensuring accurate assessment of import duties, VAT, and other taxes, contributing to a 18% increase in revenue collection.
- Lead an Special Assignment Group (SAG) and investigation into suspected smuggling activities, coordinating with law enforcement agencies to seize contraband worth BDT 50 million.
- Implement risk management frameworks to identify high-risk shipments and ensure compliance with WCO (World Customs Organization) guidelines.
- Streamline customs clearance processes, reducing processing times by 30%, enhancing trade facilitation and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate and coordinate with national stakeholders, including traders and clearing and forwarding agencies, to ensure smooth cross-border trade.
- Conduct compliance audits and inspections to identify discrepancies and enforce corrective measures, achieving a 95% compliance rate.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior officers to enhance their understanding of customs procedures and compliance requirements.
Education
Macquarie UniversitySydney, NSW
Graduate Diploma from Commerce Specialization in Finance
08-2020
University Overview
- Australia Awards Scholarship, 2019-2020 from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Government of Australia
- Studied: Business and Professional Ethics, Emerging Issues in Financial and Cyber Crime, Principles of Finance, Corporate Finance, Investments, Capital Markets, Research Methods in Banking and Finance, Risk Management and Derivatives, Contemporary Business Issues
University of DhakaDhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Science from Zoology
09-2009
University Overview
- Research Project: Endoparasitic helminth infestation in a cyprinid fish Puntius sarana (Ham.-Buch.1822) collected from Narayangonj area.
Skills
- Customs Operations: ASYCUDA World, HS Code Classification, Risk Management, Tariff & Duty Calculation, Trade Agreements (FTAs/PTAs), Incoterms, Border Security Measures, Anti-smuggling Operations
- VAT Compliance: VAT Registration & Filing, EFD Management, Mushak Forms Handling, Tax Audits, Supply Chain VAT Assessment, Input-Output VAT Adjustments, VAT Deduction Mechanisms
- Regulatory Knowledge: Bangladesh Customs Act 1969, VAT & SD Act 2012, WTO/WCO Guidelines, Dispute Resolution (ADR), Trade Compliance, Import/Export Regulations
- IT Proficiency: Data Analytics, MS Office, ERP Systems, Digital Payment Platforms, Automation in Taxation, Financial Software Tools
- Financial Management: Revenue Forecasting, Budget Planning, Tax Assessment, Fraud Detection, Financial Reporting
- Soft Skills: Communication, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision-Making
Certification
• 2019-20: Australia Awards Scholarship for Postgraduate Study at Macquarie University, Australia offered by DFAT, the Government of Australia.
• 2017: Training on “Controlling the Trafficking of Pharmaceutical Drugs Containing NDPS” organized by UNODC.
• 2015: The 67th Fellowship Program at World Customs Organization (WCO), Brussels, Belgium.
• 2015: Leadership and management Training organized by World Customs Organization, (WCO), Brussels, Belgium.
• 2012: Foundation Training at Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC), Savar, Dhaka.
• 2010: Departmental Foundation Training at Bangladesh Customs, Excise & VAT Training Academy, Chottogram, Bangladesh.
Languages
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Work right
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Full work rights)
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Timeline
First Secretary of VAT Audit
National Board of Revenue
09.2022 - Current
Joint Commissioner
Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate, Dhaka
05.2018 - 08.2022
Deputy Commissioner of Customs
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
12.2015 - 04.2018
Assistant Commissioner of Customs
Customs House Benapole
12.2010 - 11.2015
• 2019-20: Australia Awards Scholarship for Postgraduate Study at Macquarie University, Australia offered by DFAT, the Government of Australia.
• 2017: Training on “Controlling the Trafficking of Pharmaceutical Drugs Containing NDPS” organized by UNODC.
• 2015: The 67th Fellowship Program at World Customs Organization (WCO), Brussels, Belgium.
• 2015: Leadership and management Training organized by World Customs Organization, (WCO), Brussels, Belgium.
• 2012: Foundation Training at Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC), Savar, Dhaka.
• 2010: Departmental Foundation Training at Bangladesh Customs, Excise & VAT Training Academy, Chottogram, Bangladesh.
Macquarie University
Graduate Diploma from Commerce Specialization in Finance
University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Science from Zoology
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