Last Updated on April 7, 2020
About the Malta Business Registry
The Malta Business Registry, established under Subsidiary Legislation 497.27, is responsible for the registration of new commercial partnerships, the registration of documents related to commercial partnerships, the issuing of certified documentation including certificates of good-standing amongst others, the reservation of company names, the collection of registration and other fees, the publication of notices and the imposition and collection of penalties. The Registry also conducts investigations of companies and the keeping of the company and partnership register.
The MBR houses the International Tax Unit, which complements the other Business Units of the MBR such that a one-stop service for operators in the financial services sector is available. The International Tax Unit forms part of the Office of the Commissioner for Revenue under the Ministry for Finance. It is entrusted to assist international business from a fiscal perspective with the aim to promote international investment.
The Role
The selected candidate will be appointed as Senior Manager in Grade 4 (starting salary from €43,154). S/he will be expected to apply an acquired accountancy and tax law knowledge to the duties carried out at the International Tax Unit within the Office of the Commissioner for Revenue. These include:
- Assume responsibility for a branch of activity within the International and Corporate Tax Unit and report to the Head of the Unit;
- Assume responsibility for assessing and addressing risks arising from the activities of the Unit, making recommendations for the mitigation of such risk, designing and implementing measures targeting risk-mitigation (including through the drawing up of Standard Operating Procedures) and increasing risk awareness of the Unit’s staff through the organisation of internal or external training events;
- Assist the Head of the Unit in identifying, designing and implementing projects of simplification and better regulation within the Unit;
- Establish and monitor standards within the Unit relating to branding, marketing and public perception of the Unit;
- Establish and monitor standards within the Unit relating to security, including GDPR and FOI issues, and provide technical assistance to the Unit’s members of staff on such matters;
- Carry out supervision and administrative duties related to staff working within the branch of activity;
- Assist the Head of the Unit in relation to the Unit’s revenue accounts and budgeting;
- Work together with other officers within the Office of the Commissioner for Revenue on related duties;
- Participate in meetings with local stakeholders including financial services providers; and
- Participate in international fora including meetings organised by OECD and EU on matters relating to the above-mentioned duties.
Furthermore s/he will be expected to assist in other duties as may be directed from time to time either by the Head of the Unit or by any other official to whom the Head’s authority is delegated.
Any other duties described above may change depending on the exigencies of the Unit and/or the MBR.
About You
- Preference will be given to candidates who possess a University of Malta Degree in Risk Management or Accounting or Banking & Finance or in Legal (LL.D) or equivalent academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 7 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC)* or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level; AND also possess a minimum of six (6) years working experience in the field of direct taxation; OR
- Consideration will also be given to Candidates with a University of Malta Degree in Risk Management or Accounting or Banking & Finance or in Legal (LL.D) or equivalent academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC)* or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level; and also possess a minimum of eight (8) years working experience in the field of direct taxation; OR
- Candidates who at least possess fourteen (14) years’ prior experience in the field of direct taxation.
* It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview.
Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on http://www.ncfhe.org.mt under MQRIC heading.
How To Apply
Candidates are to forward a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and an accompanying covering letter providing the motivation for the application to careers.mbr@mbr.mt
C.V and covering letter will be received by not later than Monday, 27th April 2020.
The MBR will disregard any C.V.s and covering letters received after deadline. Candidates should assess and check before submitting their information whether they fulfil all the requirements as specified in this Vacancy notice, particularly in terms of qualifications and relevant professional experience. The MBR reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.
Data Protection
The MBR shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law.
Appeal Procedure
If a candidate considers that s/he has been adversely affected by a particular decision, s/he can lodge a complaint within one (1) month from the time the candidate is notified of the application/interview feedback, addressed to the MBR Chief Operations Officer, AM Business Centre, Triq il-Labour, Zejtun ZTN 2401.
Submission of Information
Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate’s appointment liable to termination.
Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.
Jobsplus Public Call Permit Reference: 202/2020