A dynamic opportunity to advance your career with the Ministry of Finance.

The Ministry of Finance plays a key role in establishing, implementing and reviewing government’s economic, fiscal, financial management and taxation policies.

The Desk Auditor, is responsible for evaluating risk of tax non-compliance and conducting desk audits to determine tax liability or validate tax exemptions for businesses in a variety of industries operating within the province. The role compiles detailed evidence to support audit findings and is responsible for ensuring completeness of evidence including verifying, evaluating and auditing complex consumer taxation transactions. The Desk Auditor also provides client education and other taxpayer service activities to ensure a fair, consistent, equitable and comprehensive system of consumption taxation is implemented and maintained.

This position is required to exercise significant judgment to assess risk, prioritize cases and make assessments. The circumstances and unique complexities of each case require interpretation of taxation statutes and liaison with business representatives including senior executives and their legal representatives.

Job Requirements:

• Must have one of the following three combinations of education and related experience:

1. Completion of a degree in an accounting, business, economics, finance, or related program plus 1 year of recent *related experience; OR

2. Completion of a diploma in an accounting, business, economics, finance, or related program plus 2 years of recent *related experience; OR

3. Completion of one year of Post-Secondary education or CPA Preparatory courses plus 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' 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:
6 Positions available.
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 position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

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.

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 at the bottom of the posting.

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