Summary
Description
The Team
There are two teams in the CAS group, each team is directly supervised by a team leader and both teams report to the manager. The group is dedicated to providing advanced data analysis and statistical sampling methods to the auditors in the branch. You will have the chance to work closely with other auditors and senior auditors, to ensure audit effectiveness and efficiency within the branch.
The Role
In this role, you’ll be providing computer assisted audit techniques and support services to other auditors in the branch. The CAS auditor evaluates and audits complex tax-related systems, databases, and electronic transactions to determine tax compliance. The position uses specialized software to analyze data and perform statistical analysis.
This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various teams within the branch and engage in innovative projects like the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in auditing.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Professional accounting designation CPA – CA, CGA, CMA, issued by a Canadian Accounting Association. (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.)
- A minimum of 4 years’ audit and/or accounting experience.
- A minimum of 2 years’ audit experience in a consumption taxes environment. Note auditing in a consumption tax environment means the following:
- Review/verify records, transactions, and compliance practices to ensure correcting charging reporting and payment of GST/PST.
- The goal of audit should be to detect underreporting, overreporting, non-compliance or fraud.
- The job function must be primarily auditing in a consumption tax environment.
- Periodically reviewing a client’s GST/PST return does not meet the requirements.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- A degree in computer science, information technology, statistics or CISA certification.
- PSTA, MFTA, CTA and TTA consumptive tax experience.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Denise.Howden@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Three positions available.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.
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.
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