Accounting Clerk III (Compliance Analyst)

Requisition ID: 41923 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (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