Role Responsibilities

Are you a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), working towards the CPA designation, or an accounting professional with experience in audit, tax administration or the oil and gas industry? Do you have knowledge of Alberta's corporate tax, commodity tax or royalty regimes and enjoy challenging work? 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.

Your Work Environment: 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.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies: 

Agility – Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Drive for Results – Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Develop Self and Others – A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

Creative Problem Solving – Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

A Chartered Professional Accountant designation is preferred.

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. Equivalencies may be considered.

The following would also be considered as assets:

•    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

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required and will be used to assess your communication capabilities. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

These are permanent full-time positions, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. These positions will be located at Edmonton Government Centre, Edmonton, or AMEC Place, Calgary.

•    Final Candidates for these positions will be asked to undergo a Level 2 security screening. 
•    This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classification across the Government of Alberta.
•    Travel may be required (valid driver’s license is required)

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2024 - June 25, 2024: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. All costs associated with the recruitment process including documentation fees and travel expenses are the candidate’s responsibility. If documentation is requested from an applicant, out-of-province applicants can obtain the documents requested from the province they reside in.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What we offer:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca 
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
•    Leadership and mentorship programs