Careers in the Tax Office - auditors

In the Australian Taxation Office, auditors manage and complete audits on extremely sensitive and complex cases that are considered to be a high risk to the revenue.

Auditors may be required to:

• use audit techniques involving direct and indirect income measurement and reconstruct financial records from financial institutions or other third party information
• conduct audits in highly adversarial environments involving taxpayers and their representatives, and involving the prosecution of taxpayers and helping law enforcement agencies
• brief Tax Office legal officers and legal counsel, and
• represent the Tax Office at both professional and law enforcement forums, identifying risk, selecting cases and developing and implementing strategic policies and processes.

Experience required

• 3-5 years experience in an audit environment in a large accounting firm or Internal Revenue Service.
• Experience in complex audits on individuals or businesses.
• Continuing professional education in auditing.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to work with leading tax administration.
• Supported induction.

Locations

Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart.

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