City : Toronto, ON, CA

Category : Internist, General

Industry : Finance

Employer : Scotiabank

Requisition ID: 184385

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Term: January-April 2024 

Application Deadline: October 2, 2023 

There's no better way to kickstart your career than to do a co-op or internship with Scotiabank! During your work term, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a winning team, build your network, and discover what you love – all while getting paid to do it! There’s a place for every type of student at Scotiabank and all that we ask for is that you have passion and strong AOO (Attitude, Ownership and Opportunity). 

POSITION SUMMARY:
Scotiatrust Taxation Services is a group of customer-focused tax professionals with particular expertise in Canadian personal, estate and trust and registered charities taxation. The Tax Administrator position involves various tax compliance tasks in the noted areas of taxation. We will train students to use Taxprep software applications for preparation of tax forms and returns. Upon completion of the work term, students can expect to gain a working knowledge of the taxation requirements affecting Estates/Trusts and Individuals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Prepare T3 Trust Income Tax and Information Returns
• Prepare T1 Individual Income Tax and Benefit Returns
• Prepare T5 Statement of Investment Income
• Gather relevant documentation and tax information from Scotia Wealth Management partners for preparation of tax returns
• Ensure tax returns are prepared accurately and within defined standards of service and prescribed deadlines
• Research, analyze and discuss specific tax issues, as directed by your supervisor
• Review of Notice of Assessment and responding to queries and audits from the federal and provincial tax agencies
• Assist with administrative duties such as sorting and collating computer-generated reports, scanning, photocopying and filing

QUALIFICATIONS:

All interested applicants must be enrolled in a program with a post-secondary educational institution. We will confirm with your school that you are enrolled.

KNOWLEDGE& SKILLS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization skills required to complete a variety of activities within tight deadlines
• Ability to work well in a busy team environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer and software skills, particularly with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Previous experience in accounting or income tax would be beneficial
• Experience with tax software would be an asset

How do I apply?

For students applying to our internship/co-op or new graduate programs, we do not require resumes! We believe in evaluating you through relationships over resumes and are focused on learning about who you are and what you’re interested in to uncover your true potential. Instead, we ask that as part of your application you complete the below: 

1. Complete your PLUM Profile Here and save as a screenshot.
2. Complete a short one-way video interview Here.
3. Apply to the role and when the application asks for your resume, instead upload the screenshot of your PLUM Profile.

*To be considered for student opportunities at Scotiabank, Tangerine, and MD Financial you must complete all three steps above.

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : British Columbia : Vancouver || Canada : Ontario : Hamilton 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.