FO TAX 24R – Tax Auditor

Job title: FO TAX 24R – Tax Auditor

Company: BC Public Service

Job description: Tax Auditor
Financial Officer (Tax Audit) R24

There are currently 2 positions available.
An eligibility list may be established.

A unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise in this exciting role

The Revenue Division provides administration, compliance and enforcement activities for tax statutes administered by the ministry, including audit assessments, tax refunds, tax credit and benefit programs, inspections and investigations. This business area also collects taxes and fees levied on properties.

A recipient of the 2020 Top Work Unit Award, The Property Taxation Branch (the Branch) fulfils the ministry’s statutory responsibility for tax administration, through the application and interpretation of relevant Acts: Home Owner Grant Act (HOG), Land Tax Deferment Act (LTD), Property Transfer Tax Act (PTTA), including Additional Transfer Tax , and Taxation (Rural Area) Act (TRRA), the school tax levied under the School Act, the police tax levied under the Police Act, and the Speculation and Vacancy Tax Act (SVT).

Working with Manager, Audit and Compliance, Annual Property Tax and reporting to the manager or a senior auditor, the Property Tax Auditor is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely remitting and reporting, auditing, accounting and reconciliation to province of over $3.1 billion in provincial school taxes collected by municipalities from property tax payers in their jurisdictions.

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from. This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We acknowledge all Indigenous peoples on whose territories we work and play. We honour their connections to the land and respect the importance of the diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. Consider joining our team and helping us build an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Kally.Khaira@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Must be a member in good standing with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA; CPA, CGA; CPA, CMA; or CPA), issued by The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.

• Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association.

• Three years experience in accounting and/or auditing, including a minimum of two years audit experience.

• Experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Minimum two years recent experience interpreting and applying complex legislation.

• Preference may be given to candidates with experience in tax administration.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

CRC – A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter: YES – A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire (STANDARD): YES – You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

Location: Victoria, BC

Job date: Sun, 14 Mar 2021 23:13:16 GMT