FO 21R - Desk Auditor

The Team
Our newly formed Desk Audit Team within the Ministry of Finance is a dynamic group focused on ensuring accurate tax compliance. This team consists of six dedicated team members, led by one team leader. We value collaboration, thorough analysis, and clear communication, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and meaningful contributions to public service. There are also opportunities to work with the Inspection team and other Revenue Division teams. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic audit team, engage in meaningful work ensuring tax compliance, and make a tangible impact on public trust.

The Role
The Desk Auditor conducts focus audits, correspondence inspection reports, and ensures compliance with legislation. The role also resolves disputes, and fosters a collaborative work environment while directly supporting our mission of promoting voluntary compliance and ensuring taxpayers are well-informed and compliant with tax legislation These efforts ensure fair tax compliance and accurate assessments, enhancing public trust and clarity for citizens and businesses. This position also offers extensive opportunities for professional growth and development, with access to ongoing training and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of a degree in an accounting, business, economics, finance, or related program plus one (1) year of recent *related experience; OR
• Completion of a diploma in an accounting, business, economics, finance, or related program plus two (2) years of recent *related experience; OR
• Completion of one (1) year of Post-Secondary education or CPA Preparatory courses plus three (3) years of recent *related experience.
  
• *Related experience includes any of the following:
  • Interpreting and applying tax legislation, regulations and policy.
  • Reviewing and analyzing legal documents such as contracts, purchase agreements, financial statements etc.
  • Reviewing financial accounts or audit financial transactions.
  • Auditing financial transactions.
  • Full cycle bookkeeping.
• At least two (2) years of experience using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level (working with multiple worksheets, finding, and replacing data, sub-totaling, sorting and filtering large data sets, applying basic formulas, data imports and working with text data).

Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:

• Experience in more than one (1) of the above-listed related experiences.
• Experience using the taxpayer administration, compliance and services system.
• Experience dealing with potentially hostile or contentious situations and/or phone calls.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Felix.Lee@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Two (2) Positions available.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement.
This is a permanent opportunity.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future and current and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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