Desk Auditor - Ottawa, Canada - Ontario Ministry of Finance

Ontario Ministry of Finance

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Do you have a strong understanding of tax legislation and an excellent eye for detail? Here's your opportunity to showcase your accounting and auditing skills as a Desk Auditor with the Ministry of Finance

33 King St W, Oshawa

119 King St W, Hamilton
130 Dufferin Ave, London
5 Park Home Ave, North York
1400 Blair Tower Place, Ottawa

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible work arrangements, including flexible hours, and telework (remote work) may be considered
Collegial and professional work culture
Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
Onthejob training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

plan and conduct in-depth desk audits of taxpayer returns and refund claims of simple-to-moderate complexity
- obtain and review financial and non-financial information from various sources, raise assessments and initiate disallowances, promote voluntary compliance with Ontario tax legislation, and provide in-depth audit reports
- organize your own activities to conduct and complete audits and special projects within expected time frames
- develop the audit approach, decide on the type and extent of audit tests, and negotiate and establish plans of action to gain filing compliance from taxpayers
- protect confidential and sensitive taxpayer information
- be accountable for the accuracy and thoroughness of the audit
- conduct field audit work when required

Location(s): Hamilton, London, North York, Oshawa, Ottawa

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

You have obtained the following accreditation:

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Program:
Successful completion of Modules 1 through 6 of the CPA Prep program; or

Certified General Accountant (CGA)

Program:
Successful completion of Levels 1 and 2; or

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Program:
Successful completion of 6 courses at the Pre-Professional level, including 3 accounting courses; or

Academic Equivalent: Successful completion of 6 courses of a recognized university/community college program plus or including courses in Introductory Financial Accounting and Intermediate Financial Accounting.

For the bilingual vacancy:
You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

Technical Knowledge:

You have knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing, financial statement analysis, and accounting principles, systems and procedures

You can plan audits and reviews, determine the audit approach, sampling techniques, sample sizes and depth of audit, access and review information sources, and recommend reassessment or referral for enforcement
You can gain knowledge of relevant Ontario tax legislation (Acts and Regulations), and interjurisdictional agreements
You can gain knowledge of ministry and branch rulings, directives, guidelines and administrative policies and practices
You can gain knowledge of ministryapproved systems (e.g. OntTax), relevant internal and external databases, and desktop software

Research and Analytical Skills:

You have proven research, analytical and investigative skills to analyze documents and business records to determine tax liabilities, perform audits, evaluate results, identify and resolve compliance problems, and participate in projects to identify non-compliance

You can effectively synthesize data and information from a number of sources, including financial statements and related schedules, calculations, reported tax return liabilities and assessment notices

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You have effective oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with others, prepare correspondence and audit working papers, and draft audit and operational improvement reports

You have proven interpersonal skills to manage the audit relationship and deal with taxpayers in a sensitive and professional manner

Project Management Skills:

You have demonstrated project management skills to lead teams within the section

You can implement approved modifications to processes and procedures

Salary Range:
$1, $1,297.87 Per Week

Additional information:

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