Vacant Unit Tax Auditor

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) team is responsible for the administration of the VUT, building public awareness of the declaration process and ensuring Vacant residences are taxed accurately through timely billing and auditing. The VUT Auditor is responsible for conducting audits and reviews of property occupancy declarations and complaints. The audit function is a key component of activities to support compliance and effectiveness of the Vacanct Unit Tax program, generating additional revenue towards city housing iniatives. This position makes independent and objective determinations of cases based on evidence and communications submitted by the property owner as well as research and coordination with internal and external partners and agencies. The VUT auditor develop findings and recommendations regarding the performance of the audit program, improvements to business processes, risk management and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Completion of 4 year degree in Accounting, Commerce, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal/external audit, management consulting or financial analysis/reporting.
• Some experience in business process design, internal controls or re-engineering.
• English oral, reading, writing.
• Completion of a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) current with CPA Ontario is desirable.
• Completion of Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducting audits and reviews of property occupancy declarations and complaints.
• Making independent and objective determinations of cases based on evidence and communications submitted by the property owner.
• Research and coordination with internal and external partners and agencies.
• Developing findings and recommendations regarding the performance of the audit program, improvements to business processes, risk management and quality assurance.

Benefits

• The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees