Job offer: Office Auditor

OrganisationTax Administration JamaicaReferenceVAC-53320Contract TypeNot VacantIndustriesAccounting & FinanceLocationMontego BaySalary & Benefits$4,266,270 € $5,737,659 per annumDate Posted08/10/2024Expiry Date25/10/2024The role conducts desk audits for small companies and individuals to determine tax liability, processes refunds and exemption requests, and assigns tax codes for commissioned sales representatives.

 

JOB PURPOSE

To conduct desk audits of micro and small companies and individuals, to determine liability for taxes administered by Tax Administration Jamaica; process refunds requested by small companies, employees and self-employed individuals; process exemption requests and determine tax code for commissioned sales representatives. 

 

KEY OUTPUTS

• Audits conducted and assessments raised; 
• Audit findings and recommendations prepared and presented; 
• Refunds processed; 
• Exemption Requests processed; 
• Tax Codes determined; 
• Reports prepared and submitted. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical and Professional Duties 

• Undertakes pre-contract analysis and plans the audit; 
• Researches and examines relevant source documents and analyses information internal and external to TAJ to arrive at audit conclusions; 
• Observes, compares and reviews financial records in office to determine taxpayers’ compliance with tax laws and tax liability; 
• Compiles spreadsheets, organizes detailed financial data and audit notes analysed based on established standards; 
• Prepares working papers and audit reports in accordance with standards; 
• Prepares and presents/communicates audit findings, interpretations made of tax laws, regulations and rulings proposed adjustments, penalty recommendations and resolution of technical and significant audit issues with taxpayers/representatives and attempts to secure taxpayers agreements of final settlement decisions 
• Follows and documents the audit trail in accordance with standards; 
• Processes Refund Claims; 
• Processes Exemption Requests;
• Determines Tax Codes; 
• Educates taxpayers on tax laws, TAJ’s policies and procedures and all rights and obligations; 
• Makes recommendation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of relevant work processes and enhance customer service; 
• Attends tax hearings, prepares statements and gives testimony regarding work performed; 
• Responds to enquires from taxpayers and/or their representatives regarding tax laws and TAJ’s policies and procedures; 
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turn-around times, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service; 
• Supports the identification and management of risks within the organization and by extension the respective area of work; 
• Performs other related duties assigned by the Audit Manager. 

 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

This job is satisfactorily performed when: 

• Audits are conducted in accordance with local and international auditing and accounting standards and accurate assessments are raised according to the guidelines; 
• The audit findings and recommendations are properly prepared and presented to the relevant stakeholders in the required timeframe; 
• Refunds and Exemption Applications are correctly processed in accordance with the guidelines; 
• The correct tax codes are determined and used; 
• Reports prepared and submitted in keeping with established standard and agreed timelines. 

 

AUTHORITY TO:

• Recommend amendment to auditing procedures and programmes; 
• Recommend amendments to tax legislation, policies and application; 
• Respond to taxpayers’ queries in relation to proposed assessment and other audit related issues.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Specific Knowledge 

• Knowledge of local and international auditing and accounting techniques and standards;
• Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and practices; 
• Knowledge of the relevant tax laws, regulations and guidelines; 
• Comprehensive knowledge of TAJ’s operations and functions 
• Knowledge of local business operation and commercial practices; 
• Knowledge of tax avoidance practices, 
• Sound knowledge of computer systems and the relevant applications; 

Required Skills and Specialised Techniques 

• Good analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills; 
• Good time management skill; 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good negotiating skill; 
• Good planning and organising skills; 

Qualification and Experience 

• BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or the equivalent qualification; 
• One (1) year work related experience. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.

 

 

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.