Tax Inspector job description

About the job

We are looking for a tax inspector to examine tax returns and accounting records, check that businesses comply with tax law and determine the tax due fairly and clearly.

Duties and responsibilities

• Examine taxpayers' returns, books and accounting records
• Determine the tax due and issue assessments under the Income Tax Law
• Visit businesses to verify their activity and income
• Identify unregistered taxpayers and bring them into the tax system
• Follow up overdue taxes and take the collection steps the law provides
• Answer taxpayers' questions and explain their tax rights and obligations
• Write inspection reports and record findings and actions in taxpayer files
• Prepare the Tax Department's responses to taxpayers' objections and appeals before the first-instance and appeal committees

Working conditions

• Field visits to businesses subject to tax

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or economics, or a law degree
• 3 to 6 years of experience in accounting or tax inspection

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Libyan tax law
• Examining accounting records
• Accounting
• Tax assessment
• Report writing
• Integrity
• Communication

Preferred

• Experience at an accounting or audit firm
• Knowledge of stamp duty and its procedures
• Experience with electronic tax systems