Tax Auditor (multiple positions)

Manitoba GovernmentWinnipeg MB

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$69,298.00–CA$85,714.00 yearly

Job description

Introduction

Manitoba Finance is seeking qualified candidates for various Tax Auditor positions for the Taxation Division.

Conditions of Employment :

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Must have the ability to travel extensively within and outside of Manitoba by vehicle and / or air transportation
Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers licence and be able to provide own transportation for ground travel within Manitoba
Must have the ability to travel for periods up to two weeks at a time, and up to six-to-eight weeks per year
Completion of satisfactory credit screening and credit check (required for some positions)

Qualifications : Essential :

Completion of post-secondary education in accounting and enrolled in the intermediate levels of the Canadian CPA program

Extensive experience in auditing and / or accounting

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to take initiative and work independently under minimum supervision

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop respectful and collaborative working relationships with various stakeholders

Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Desired :

Knowledge of computer-assisted audit software and techniques

Experience applying and interpreting the tax statutes administered by the division (such as the Retail Sales Tax Act / Health and Post Secondary Tax Levy Act, International Fuel Tax Agreement, and International Registration Plan)

Duties : The Tax Auditor position involves the audit of medium sized businesses under the various statutes administered by the Taxation Division including the Retail Sales Tax Act and the Health and Post Secondary Education Tax Levy Act, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP). The Tax Auditor is responsible to complete and finalize audits with senior officials of the businesses and will be required to provide interpretations of taxation statutes to taxpayers, accountants, lawyers, and the general public, with minimum supervision. The position also may assist in auditing larger businesses within and outside of the province.