Compliance & Revenue Management Auditor

at  Government of Prince Edward Island

COMPLIANCE & REVENUE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

Department: Department of Finance
Location: Charlottetown
Position: Full-Time Position (Commencing Immediately – November 28, 2025)
Employment Type: Classified (Temporary – UPSE)
Hourly Salary Range: $36.31 - $45.38
Annual Salary Range: $70,805 - $88,491
Pay level: 18
Bi-weekly Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly
Posting ID: 166321-0125FTO
Closing date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Open to: Public
The Department of Finance is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a undergraduate degree in Business;
• Applicants must have a professional accounting designation or charter financial analyst designation;
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
• Professional manner, exercising tact and diplomacy in a regulatory environment;
• Knowledge of the Province of PEI tax legislation and related regulations;
• Knowledge of the International Fuel Tax Agreement and International Registration Plan;
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

• In accordance with the Revenue Tax Act and Revenue Administration Act, conducting revenue tax audits of businesses requiring advanced auditing techniques and acting as lead auditor on large, complex audits;
• Preparing working papers to document the reason for and calculate the amount of recommended audit adjustments and submitting for review to the audit supervisor;
• Reviewing notices of objection filed by vendors and providing recommendations on further action to the supervisor;
• Conducting specialized audits under The Environment Tax Act, The Tobacco Tax Act, The Gasoline Tax Act, telecommunications providers and beverage container distributers;
• Conducting compliance audits under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP);
• Participating in special investigations as required;
• Providing interpretations of listed legislation and Retail Sales Tax Act;
• Providing assistance to vendors, consumers, professional accountants, lawyers, and the general public by responding to verbal queries on tax application and interpretation;
• Recommending and/or preparing special assessments;
• Assisting in the selection of audits to be scheduled;
• Participating in internal assignments as required;
• Reviewing proposed amendments to legislation, regulations, department policies and procedures and providing feedback;
• Assisting with the training and development of audit interns;
• Performing other related and allied duties as required.