Accounting Clerk III (Compliance Analyst)

Job Responsibility:

Requisition ID: 41923

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?thk??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function The Compliance Analyst I is a member of the Empty Home Tax team within Financial Services and is responsible for conducting audits and reviews of property status declarations and complaints, responding to general enquiries and processing applications. The audit function is a key component of activities to support compliance and consequential effectiveness of the Empty Home Tax Program. The position works under the direction of the Supervisor, Vacancy Tax Compliance to research and make determinations of cases and communicates with the property owner on the outcome.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Researches records and data from multiple sources such as property files and a variety of databases
• Applies relevant taxation legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Responds to enquiries from property owners and the public related to the Empty Home Tax and related City procedures
• Receives and processes application documents and examines for compliance with all applicable guidelines
• Participates and assists with audit sampling following methodology determined by the Manager, Vacancy Taxation
• Conducts audits of property status files. Reviews evidence and researches relevant information sources. Receives direction and guidance from the Supervisor or Compliance Analyst II on policy decisions for high risk cases.
• Obtains and evaluates evidence in accordance with the evidence requirements (sufficiency and appropriateness) and the objectives of the audit
• Provides a comprehensive rationale to support the audit determination/conclusion. Communicates the audit result to the property owner
• Adheres to quality assurance processes and procedures to produce consistent quality of work
• Maintains independence and objectivity by ensuring no conflict in interests exist in the audit of files.
• Participates in testing of upgrades to programs and databases
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Accounting or Legal Studies with some experience in auditing systems or processes, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience with identifying areas of non-compliance and auditing in a public sector environment is desirable
• Considerable experience in a regulatory and compliance environment, involving the research and analysis of data, conducting of file investigations, and preparation of information and documents for administrative and legal proceedings is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, procedures and policies and general knowledge of taxation policies and principles and ability to interpret other legislation and conduct follow up research
• Ability to identify areas of non-compliance, make adjustments and write correspondence.
• Awareness of the privacy and access legislation and policies to ensure confidentiality and protection of sensitive information
• Knowledge of other respective governmental procedures and external agency processes required to obtain relevant, applicable information; ability to convey this information to staff and/or public
• General compliance auditing skills in order to analyze and assess key pieces of information/evidence
• Ability to exercise judgement and make objective decisions based on factual information and evidence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to develop, document, review and revise formal working procedures and techniques
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with all levels in the organization, and with external clients and business contacts
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks and priorities in a changing environment
• Analytical skills in reaching sound decisions and resolving complex problems
• Sound knowledge of computer based information systems and applications as related to the work performed
• Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret statistical and narrative data

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 - 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Finance, Risk & Supply Chain Management (1150)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: August 2024

Position End Date: July 2025

No. of Positions: 5

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-020: $35.72 to $42.04 per hour

Application Close: August 2, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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