Tax Auditor

Task/Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and report on Tax Payer KPIs such as revenue performance, compliance record, risk and statistical information.
• Perform detailed analysis of records of taxpayers that have been selected for audit, and conduct pre-audit planning and preparation.
• Plan, Organize and Perform Desk and Field Audits of Accommodation properties countrywide. This includes arrangements for all logistical requirements for Audits.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive audit reports and working papers, and follow up with corrective actions.
• Maintain Taxpayer and Audit Files, and address concerns from stakeholders on matters relating to tax revenue.
• Support the Licensing Unit in its licensing function, ensuring that properties are in financial good standing with the BTB.
• Issue Tax Assessments for undeclared revenues.
• Address Tax Payer Compliance issues such as Late and Non-Filing. Research and Investigate Unregistered Properties that are operating illegally. Maintain tracking and follow-up tools. Prepare monthly compliance reports.
• Assist Quality Management and Capacity Development Department where there is the need to ensure that hotels take corrective measures to satisfy a complaint that involves payments or refunds (complaints by staff and guests). Maintain tracking and follow-up tools and relays information to Quality Management and Capacity Development Department.
• Prepare monthly reports summarizing the actions taken and results achieved as relates to departmental objectives.
• Reconciliation of all Customer Accounts (including Live-Aboards); Prepare requests for Adjustments along with proper documentation; Collection of arrears, fines and penalties; Prepare case files for Ministerial Waivers, Maintain tracking and follow-up tools. Prepare monthly reports on Arrears.
• Engagement, Education and Sensitization of BTB clients on relevant policies and legislations as well as their responsibilities as participants in the Tourism Industry.
• Assist ROH & Senior Tax Auditor in updating input to the annual audit plan
• Assist ROH & Senior Tax Auditor in updating input to the annual compliance plan
• Assist ROH & Senior Tax Auditor in updating input the annual collections plan

Other:

• Must possess a Positive Attitude
• Have knowledge of Belize’s Tourism Sector, Tourism Policies and Legislations
• Must be a focused individual and have a strong willingness to learn
• Must be an honest individual mindful that his duty is to safeguard BTB revenues.
• Must be able to maintain a calm and professional character with every encounter and exercise good judgment in all situations.
• Must be prepared to work in the field and travel frequently, sometimes to remote locations in less than optimal
• Takes initiative and is self-motivated.
• Is a team player.
• Be able to respond rapidly to requests.
• Valid Driver’s License is an Asset

BTB’s Values: 
Respect:          We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity, talents and experiences.
Integrity:       We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
Optimism:      We are optimistic about tourism’s contribution to Belize’s economy and the well-being of its   people, and are confident that, with our partners, we will sustain the industry’s growth.
Courage:         We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges

Qualifications: Education / Experience / Skills required of the position.

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3 years work experience in the field of auditing and accounting.
• Working knowledge of widely used electronic accounting and hotel reservation systems and packages.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Internationally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Working knowledge of tax laws in Belize.
• Solid understanding of business transactions, process flows and cycles, preferably of hotels and tourism-related businesses.
• Good understanding of the principles of internal controls and risk, and the ability to assess the same.
• Strong ability to analyze data and financial transactions and formulate valid conclusions.
• Excellent command of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Good knowledge of Spanish is considered an asset.
• Paralegal training is considered an asset.
• Must possess a positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team to achieve common goals.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and exercise professionalism and good judgment.
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, goals oriented, internally motivated and capable of working with limited supervision.
• Good Public Relations Skills and Assertive Personality.
• Ability to travel domestically frequently.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:  This job requires moderate physical demands including constant sitting and constant communicating. Environmental working conditions are normal.