BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The employer health tax (EHT) is an annual tax on an employer's B.C. remuneration paid to employees and former employees in a calendar year. The EHT audit team, which currently consists of 3 supervisors, 11 auditors and 2 audit analysts, is responsible for ensuring taxpayers are compliant with the EHT Act. As a Senior Tax auditor you will be responsible for conducting complex EHT audits of taxpayers across a variety of sectors.

The Role
The position is responsible for conducting audits and other compliance initiatives under, and supporting administration of, one or more branch programs, in accordance with current legislation and branch standards, on taxpayers with a focus on complex operations and/or large businesses.  This position is responsible for reporting on audit findings and establishing evidence supporting offences under various tax statutes administered by the branch, to optimize tax revenue to the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• 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 AND
  • 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.
• Five years audit and/or accounting experience, including a minimum of two years audit experience. 

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Those with additional years of auditing experience.
• Experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Tax administration experience.
• Experience administering provincial tax programs.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, and/or experience with ACL, IDEA, etc. 

Provisos

• Must be willing and able to maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to maintain a valid passport.
• Willingness to conduct field work which may include travel within and outside of the province or the country.

For questions regarding this position, please contact jordan.monteiro@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations. 
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
*Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
Enhanced Security Screening 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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.