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Specialised auditing work at the entrance level in the assessment of various taxes administered by Inland Revenue Division; monitoring duties including review returns and examining VAT refunds requested by small companies, employees and self-employed individuals; addressing taxpayers objections to, and request for revision or reopening of assessments as well as effecting rulings of Tax Appeal Board.<o:p></o:p> &nbsp;<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" "serif";="" background-image:="" initial;="" background-position:="" background-size:="" background-repeat:="" background-attachment:="" background-origin:="" background-clip:="" initial;"=""><o:p></o:p> SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS<o:p></o:p> All applications must include a cover letter, which clearly indicates the positions being applied for and should be addressed to: <o:p></o:p> &nbsp; The Permanent Secretary<o:p></o:p> Ministry of Finance<o:p></o:p> Attention: Director, Human Resources<o:p></o:p> &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " work="" sans";="" background-image:="" initial;="" background-position:="" background-size:="" background-repeat:="" background-attachment:="" background-origin:="" background-clip:="" initial;"="">Your cover letter together with your Curriculum Vitae, academic qualifications and other relevant certifications, one (1) work-related reference, one (1) personal reference and a Police Certificate of Character, or receipt thereof (not than six (6) months).<o:p></o:p> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " work="" sans";="" background-image:="" initial;="" background-position:="" background-size:="" background-repeat:="" background-attachment:="" background-origin:="" background-clip:="" initial;"=""><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " work="" sans";="" background-image:="" initial;="" background-position:="" background-size:="" background-repeat:="" background-attachment:="" background-origin:="" background-clip:="" initial;"=""><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" "serif";="" background-image:="" initial;="" background-position:="" background-size:="" background-repeat:="" background-attachment:="" background-origin:="" background-clip:="" initial;"="">MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:<o:p></o:p> <span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " work="" sans";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" "serif";="" background-image:="" initial;="" background-position:="" background-size:="" background-repeat:="" background-attachment:="" background-origin:="" background-clip:="" initial;"="">Experience in accounting or auditing work and training as evidenced by attainment Level II ACCA or a first degree in Accounting, Management, Commerce, Economics or any related field, supplemented by the successful completion of an in-service training course in Revenue Auditing work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.<o:p></o:p>

Key and Critical Responsibilities

Work involves:- Performing the more routine aspects of auditing work relating to the investigation and examination of taxpayers returns. - The application of elementary accounting and auditing techniques in verifying taxpayer's books and accounts. - Performing under the close supervision of a superior officer and being reviewed for compliance with the tax laws and departmental policies through inspections, reports and meetings.&nbsp;- Investigating businesses and individuals claiming continuous refunds. Examples of work:<o:p></o:p>- Examines taxpayer's returns, and investigates and reports on discrepancies, verifies taxpayers' books, accounts, and other documents to ensure compliance with the tax laws and policies.<o:p> </o:p>- Interviews taxpayers in connection with tax returns and other matters. Makes recommendations for tax compliance and tax payments to taxpayers. - Keeps and maintains statistical and other records.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>- Attends and participates in staff meetings.<o:p> </o:p>- Properly documents work done and prepares audit reports. - Prepare monthly production reports and maintain inventory of work on hand.<o:p></o:p> - Conduct relevant research and analysis of financial data to determine the correct amount of taxable income, applicable deductions and non-taxable expenses. <o:p></o:p> -Performs any related work as may be required.

Key Competencies

Detailed-oriented professionals with a high degree of mathematical ability who examine documents and thoroughly investigates financial materials. Knowledge- Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and methods of a professional standard and their application to governmental accounting systems. - Knowledge of office procedures and customer service etiquette.<o:p></o:p> -Knowledge of written and verbal communication skills.<o:p></o:p> -Knowledge of problem-solving skills.<o:p></o:p> - Computer skills. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Skills and Abilities<o:p></o:p>-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and public.<o:p></o:p> -Ability and willingness to travel to taxpayer locations. - Ability to write clear and concise reports of varying complexity.<o:p></o:p> - Ability to analyse and interpret accounting data as well as perform simple mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. <o:p></o:p>

Tax Auditor

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