Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697640815422.pdf (Bahamas)
VACANCY FOR C O L L E C T I O N S REVENUE COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT UNIT THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE Applications are invited from suitably qualified Bahamians to fill the vacancy of Collections Officer, Revenue Compliance & Enforcement Unit in the Ministry of Finance.
Requirements for the post: Applicants must possess: "Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting or other related field (from an institution accredited for Government's purposes) with minimum of t w o ( 2 ) years' relevant experience; OR Five (5) Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) with five (5) years’ experience in a collections position or related field.
Confidentiality: The Collections Officer, while conducting their duties under the various pieces of legislation, will regard and deal with all taxpayer information as secret and confidential, and will not at any time divulge in any manner any taxpayer information or other related matters either during or after leaving the service of the Government, save as authorized by Ordinance.
Competencies/ Skills Required: • Ability to understand, interpret and apply legislation • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Customer service orientation • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Conflict resolution skills • Computer skills • Good time management skills • Ability to work with limited supervision • Diplomacy and tact Post Summary: Under general direction, the senior Collections Officer i s accountable to undertake a complex range of procedural, operational, and administrative c o l l e c t i o n activities.
These will largely be governed by set procedures and policies.

The senior Collections Officer may exercise limited discretion to how precedents, procedures and guidelines are interpreted and applied.

They are also responsible for organizing their workflow and delivering results in accordance with their work area and team plans.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post include: 1.
Responsible for the collection of tax arrears raised under the Value Added Tax Act, the Business Licence Tax Act, and the Real Property Tax Act.

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Issue notices of garnishment of salary income and bank deposits.

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Prepare and execute warrants for restraint of assets of taxpayers.

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Research third party records and assets (accounts receivables) and prepare documents for the attachment of same.

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Prepare monthly reports for the Supervisor of collections activities and results.

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Report difficult case to the Supervisor with recommendations for further action.

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Prepare accounts for uncollectible status and referral to the Supervisor.

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Provides assistance to taxpayers to help them become fully compliant.

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Provides advice and recommendations to the Supervisor on changes to policies and procedures.
10.Other Duties: The Collections Officer may be called upon from time to time to perform other duties in keeping with the position not specifically detailed in the job description.

Salaries will be competitive and based on years of experience and qualifications.

Successful candidates will be appointed on contractual terms of two (2) years (with gratuity payable upon satisfactory completion of the contractual period).
Resumes should be accompanied by a Government Employment Application Form and submitted electronically to mofcareers@bahamas.gov.bs no later than 21st December 2018.

Please indicate your position of interest in the subject line when making your submission.

Information regarding further career opportunities as well as the Government Employee Application Form may be retrieved from The Ministry of Finance’s website at: www.bahamas.gov.bs/finance under the Careers tab.
Donella Bodie (Mrs.) Permanent Secretary