Administrative Officer

About the ITA

The International Tax Authority (“ITA”) was established under the International Tax Authority Act, 2018 as a corporate body. The primary responsibilities of the ITA are: (1) to carry out the functions of the Competent Authority under the Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Act, 2003 (MLA), which were previously carried out by the Financial Secretary; (2) to take a proactive stance in relation to all cross-border tax matters that currently affect or have the potential to affect the Virgin Islands; and (3) to ensure that the Virgin Islands is fully compliant with the international standards of transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes.

Role Summary:

To provide effective and efficient secretarial and administrative support for respective units as required, and to ensure a smooth and efficient operation, of office related matters at the International Tax Authority on a daily and long-term basis.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience in a related field 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional secretarial and administrative support to facilitate the smooth and efficient function of the respective units as required.
• Provide professional customer service, manage the switchboard; screen and transfer calls, take messages and distribute as needed to ensure timely and adequate information flow.
• Finalise and dispatch all tax information; notice, clarification, interim and final response; to local companies, banks, government agencies and regional partners.
• Provide clerical support by completing all photocopying, scanning, binding, monitoring, reviewing and accurately imputing data into the Exchange Management & Monitoring Application (“EMMA”) and in the Virtual Integrated Registry Regulatory General Information NetworK ("VIRRGIN") in a timely manner to facilitate the efficiency of the ITA.
• Ensure all correspondence that is collected and dispatched respectively are recorded appropriately to facilitate effective information flow.
• Assist with relevant research, gathering information and verifying data, as required.
• Assist with the records management of BVI Financial Account Reporting System (“BVI FARS’s”) for; Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”) and Country-by-Country Reporting (“CbCR”).
• Attend meetings, training session or workshops as instructed to ensure awareness of changes to policies or procedures relevant to the role.
• Liaise with colleagues and clients as directed.
• To ensure proper usage of standard office equipment and tools to facilitate longevity and consistent function of the organization.
• Any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor or senior officers in order to contribute to the effective and efficient function of ITA.

Application Requirements: We are searching for serious applicants to fill this role. Qualifying applicants are required to submit his/her: résumé and cover letter indicating the position being applied for; one professional character reference and one personal character reference. Additional supporting documents include: government issued identification; proof of BVI citizenship; academic certifications/diplomas/licenses; and police certificate from your place of residency. Note: your supporting documents can be uploaded either with your cover letter and résumé or as soon as they become available. Applicants must upload all required documentation through the website - do not submit hardcopies unless directed to do so. Only potential candidates will be contacted. Closing date: 12 June 2026.

Please address cover letter, résumé and required documentation to the attention of:

Human Resources Manager

International Tax Authority

Peace House, Pickering Drive

Road Town, Tortola VG1110

VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH)

Important Notice:

Qualified candidates who are considered for potential employment with the International Tax Authority may be requested to provide further criminal history record information. Evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained shall not automatically disqualify from employment with the International Tax Authority. Virgin Islands (British) law requires citizens and residence first preference in the application process.