Tax Specialist

Work setting

• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
• On-site customer service
• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Maintain accurate records
• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Develop financial plans for clients

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• CANTAX
• MS Excel
• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Financial examination

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer