The post of the Government’s Financial Secretary has been advertised at a salary of more than $200,000 a year.

The role has been covered for nearly two years by Acting Financial Secretary Cheryl-Ann Lister.

The advert for the $214,092 position said: “The current dynamic period of global change presents exciting opportunities for growth and innovation for the country.

“The Financial Secretary will be at the helm of developments, working alongside private sector, international, multilateral and public-sector partners to further enhance Bermuda’s global position, and the Government’s financial strength.

“The Financial Secretary is responsible for the management of the economy of Bermuda, the Government’s fiscal position, raising of government revenue and the control of government expenditure.”

The successful applicant will be a key adviser to David Burt who is also the finance minister.

The job description adds: “The Financial Secretary works under the policy direction of the Minister of Finance and is responsible for providing economic and financial policy advice to the minister on all international and domestic matters.”

Mrs Lister’s appointment to the position in March 2021 followed the sudden death of Anthony Manders.

A government spokeswoman said: “Mrs Lister graciously stepped in on a temporary basis to assist the Government following the untimely passing of Anthony Manders, the former financial secretary.”