Government of Bermuda
Department of Employee & Organizational Development
Ministry of Finance
COMPLIANCE MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL TAX
PS 38 $139,843 (US $ Equivalent)
Registrar of Companies
Job Number: DHR03456 (390070, 390071)
The Registrar of Companies is responsible for ensuring Bermuda’s effective implementation of OECD BEPS minimum standards and compliance with international standards on tax transparency and co-operation.
The post reports to the Head of International Tax Compliance and oversees a team responsible for developing, enhancing and ensuring effective execution of the Economic Substance Compliance Framework and other tax-related frameworks within the department’s remit. Duties include:
· developing policies, procedures and annual monitoring plans using a risk-based approach where applicable,
· providing guidance and technical expertise on supervision, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring,
· participating in industry outreach and stakeholder engagement,
· liaising with competent authorities and stakeholders,
· providing insight on compliance trends and regulatory risks,
· reporting on results of monitoring and regulatory frameworks,
· assigning tasks, managing output, assessing performance and coordinating training initiatives.
The post holder must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, Risk, Compliance, Accounting, Tax or other relevant field, a professional designation in risk, compliance, tax or audit/accounting or law*, a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Compliance or Risk Officer or Tax Auditor/Practitioner with primary responsibility for risk and/or regulatory compliance, or as an auditor responsible for the audit of entities in the relevant activities subject to Economic Substance Act 2018 or other international tax legislation compliance, or a Tax Auditor or Tax Practitioner with experience in monitoring and fostering compliance, or as a senior member of a financial institution supervisory body, or as a senior member of a financial institution with direct responsibility for regulatory compliance or risk or tax planning/administration.
*In lieu of a professional designation, consideration will be given to applicant that possess Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline together with seven (7) years’ experience as a Compliance or Risk Officer or Tax Auditor/Practitioner with primary responsibility for risk and/or regulatory compliance, or as an auditor responsible for the audit of entities in the relevant activities subject to Economic Substance Act, or other international tax legislation compliance, or a Tax Auditor or Tax Practitioner with experience in monitoring and fostering compliance, or as a senior member of a financial institution supervisory body, or as a senior member of a financial institution with direct responsibility for regulatory compliance or risk or tax planning/administration.
Required technical skills include:
· demonstrated understanding of international standards and best practices regarding beneficial ownership, corporate governance, tax transparency, international co-operation on tax matters and applicable Bermuda laws,
· demonstrated knowledge of Economic Substance Act 2018 and sectors related to the relevant activities in-scope thereof,
· expert knowledge of Bermuda corporate structures.
This role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and leadership abilities.
This post is offered on a three-year contract. Qualified persons wishing to be considered for the post may apply online at www.govtcareers.gov.bm by the specified closing date of: Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
