Tax Auditor
Job Summary
Department Information
The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.
Job Information
Reporting to the Manager, Tax Administration, the Tax Auditor is based in Yellowknife and conducts reviews, inspections, audits, and investigations of small to large-sized tax collectors and taxpayers. The incumbent verifies that taxes are reported and remitted in a timely and accurate manner. Through audit and investigation, they identify tax collector/payer errors and/or omissions, calculate taxes due and recommend penalties and interest where warranted. In instances where deliberate evasion of taxes is evident, the incumbent may recommend prosecution.
The Tax Auditor is responsible for ensuring appropriate information is collected, analyzed, evaluated, and communicated to the Manager, Tax Administration. The incumbent may also provide advice to Tax Administration staff on tax related issues.
The Tax Auditors are appointed by the Minister of Finance to conduct reviews, inspections, audits, and investigations to ensure tax collectors and taxpayers comply. The results of work by the Tax Auditors are considered technically authoritative and are normally accepted without change.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A relevant degree and 2 years of directly related experience.
Additional Requirements:
A recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA).
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25805
Closing Date: October 14, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $55.73 per hour to $66.56 per hour (approximately $108,674 - $129,792.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.