Auditor

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Treasury Board and Finance, Edmonton/Calgary – Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA). TRA is responsible for the collection of revenue and the administration of Alberta’s tax, revenue and related benefit programs. The focus of our organization is to ensure a fair, efficient and effective provincial tax and revenue system. Our organization offers a balance between work and your home life and provides options for flexible work arrangements. The Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) division is looking for auditors for our audit team. We are an enthusiastic, goal-orientated and knowledgeable team – join us! Reporting to a Senior Manager in the audit branch, you will conduct desk and field audits and reviews, of low and medium complexity, involving a variety of corporate tax, commodity tax or royalty programs. You will be required to perform audit planning, sample selection, develop audit programs, gain a comprehension of the auditee’s individual accounting processes, and complete substantive audit testing. You will use your extensive knowledge and audit skills to ensure that returns are reported accurately under the Acts and Regulations administered by the TRA Audit branch. You will also be challenged to demonstrate creativity and innovation in identifying audit efficiencies and adapting to changing environments in Alberta's tax and royalty programs. As an auditor, you will be responsible for identifying potential regulatory or policy issues, as well as providing comprehensive analysis and detailed recommendations to senior management. You must be able to prioritize to ensure you meet tight timelines. You have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and are able to articulate and present complex issues to a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical and interpretative skills as well as attention to detail and accuracy will assist you in this role. The ability to build collaborative environments by establishing positive working relationships and managing multiple assignments simultaneously in support of branch objectives is key. As a member of our team, you will enjoy working in a collaborative team environment where you will be supported, valued and enjoy having a great work-life balance.

Requirements

University graduation in commerce, accounting, finance, business administration, or other related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in audit, the oil and gas industry, accounting, royalty, or tax administration is required.
Valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Working towards the CPA designation
Accounting professional with experience in audit, tax administration or the oil and gas industry
Knowledge of Alberta's corporate tax, commodity tax or royalty regimes
Knowledge of the oil and gas industry
Knowledge of Alberta’s corporate or commodity tax provisions
Experience auditing tax or royalty programs
Proficiency with data analytics tools and techniques

Responsibilities

Conduct desk and field audits and reviews, of low and medium complexity, involving a variety of corporate tax, commodity tax or royalty programs.
Perform audit planning, sample selection, develop audit programs, gain a comprehension of the auditee’s individual accounting processes, and complete substantive audit testing.
Ensure that returns are reported accurately under the Acts and Regulations administered by the TRA Audit branch.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation in identifying audit efficiencies and adapting to changing environments in Alberta's tax and royalty programs.
Identify potential regulatory or policy issues.
Provide comprehensive analysis and detailed recommendations to senior management.
Prioritize to ensure tight timelines are met.
Build collaborative environments by establishing positive working relationships.
Manage multiple assignments simultaneously in support of branch objectives.