Compliance Officer - Multiple Roles - 9 Month Federal Government Contract

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Detail information about job Compliance Officer - Multiple Roles - 9 Month Federal Government Contract. Terms and conditions vacancy

• September Start Date
• 9 Month Contract - Possible 12 month extension
• Moonee Ponds Location

Multiple opportunities to join a leading Federal Government Agency on a long term contract based in Moonee Ponds on an initial 9 Month Contract starting September 2018 with a possible 12 month extension.
 
About the Role
In the position of Compliance Officer you would be accountable under general direction to undertake a broad range of procedural and operational tasks and activities.  A compliance officer undertakes case work of a complex nature in relation to various market segments or revenue products. They will deal with more complex information and undertake investigation, research, interpretation and evaluation of information, settlement negotiations and/or litigation support. 
You will need to be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the requirements of the position as well as the legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks that underpin its tasks and activities.
 
The Taxation Officer may undertake activities including:

• Maintaining a positive impression of the department by building and sustaining challenging relationships, compliance improvement, verification, risk reviews and audit activities, including field, telephone and desk audits, in relation to client obligations 
• Delivery of education/training to your clients 
• Consult and take an active role in identifying, gathering, recording and sharing information relevant to risk analysis activities and/or relationship management and compliance strategies 
• Evaluate and amend client details and assessments, determine and impose penalties as appropriate 
• Prepare project and work plans detailing measurable milestones and outcomes, monitor project and work progress, and manage priorities 
• Be accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and quality requirements, and assist more experienced operatives on high complexity cases 
• Undertake investigation, research, interpretation and/or evaluation where legislation, guidelines and procedures do not give satisfactory or specific answers, escalating cases as appropriate 
• Consider implications and be adaptable to work in a changing environment, including periods assisting in other work areas 
• Present messages confidently, have a clear understanding of the key issues and desired outcomes for the more complex information, and provide advice to a range of clients in relation to their obligations 
• Structure communication clearly and succinctly, and deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and diplomatic manner in order to provide or obtain information 

 
The Successful Applicant: 

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Legal and or Experience of working in tax agent businesses/working with tax agents 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow policy and legislation.
• You must be an Australia Citizen or Permanent Resident with a 5 year footprint in Australia to be considered for this position.
• A strong understanding of legislation and tax requirements