Anthea Jackson

Certified Fraud Examiner and experienced customs risk management professional with extensive experience in customs operations, risk profiling, topical research, tariff analysis, fraud risk indicators, compliance screening and intelligence-led reporting. Skilled in analysing complex customs and trade data, identifying emerging risk trends, preparing formal risk assessment reports and providing technical input to operational and management stakeholders. Recognised for strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, report writing capability and practical understanding of customs compliance, revenue protection and risk-based decision-making.

Operational Specialist – Risk Profiling & Case Selection - South African Revenue Service

(2020-07)

Topical Research and Risk Analysis

• Develop Topical Research and Risk Assessment reports as intelligence products to support customs decision-making across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
• Analyse customs and trade data to identify emerging risks, sector trends and potential revenue exposure.
• Provide analytical and technical input to stakeholders on research findings, risk indicators and recommended interventions.
• Prepare formal research reports covering focus areas such as cigarettes and tobacco, poultry, furniture and plastics.
• Conduct detailed desktop research and data validation to support customs risk profiling and case selection.

Operational Specialist – Customs Risk Management - South African Revenue Service

(2007-10 - 2020-06)

Customs Risk Management

• Assessed client and company risk status and provided clear feedback to operational management.
• Identified, extracted and analysed risk information to determine high-risk clients and estimate potential revenue at stake.
• Prepared concise risk assessments and reports to support prioritisation of customs activities.
• Monitored industry trends and key risk areas across business sectors and technical processes.
• Liaised with external organisations, including NRCS and CSIR, to obtain expert product opinions and technical analysis.
• Conducted tariff research to support product classification and customs compliance decisions.

Inspector – Customs Imports - South African Revenue Service - Port Elizabeth

(2005-08 - 2007-09)

Customs Imports

• Planned and conducted physical and documentary examinations on stopped or detained cargo to ensure compliance with relevant customs legislation.
• Countered duty and tax evasion risks by recording findings and recommendations on stop notes.
• Conducted tariff research and prepared examination reports to support consistent application of legislation and head office tariff determinations.
• Participated in compliance initiatives aimed at countering evasion and smuggling and improving operational effectiveness.

Assessment Officer – Customs Exports - South African Revenue Service - Cape Town

(2002-11 - 2005-08)

Customs Exports

Student Assistant - University of Port Elizabeth

(2000-03 - 2000-12)

Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Division

• Assisted lecturers and professors with tutorials, test invigilation and academic support activities.
• Marked test scripts and provided private tutoring support.

Grade 12 / Matric - St Thomas Senior Secondary School (1995)

Advanced Certificate: Fraud Examinations - Fraud Examinations - Fasset (2021)

B Comm. Degree - University of Port Elizabeth / NMMU (2002)