Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and manage the accounting team, overseeing training, performance reviews, and professional development.
- Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance with Maltese requirements, including VAT, tax filings, audits, and adherence to both local and international accounting standards.
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial data integrity.
- Liaise effectively with external auditors, advisors, and regulatory authorities.
- Review management accounts and financial statements of key clients, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Oversee the submission of VAT returns, tax filings, and refund claim forms.
- Drive enhancements in accounting systems, process efficiency, workflow optimization, and overall team productivity.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key internal stakeholders.
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 or 3 years’ experience in a managerial role.
- Proven experience in accounting and finance, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of Maltese accounting and tax regulations, VAT compliance, statutory reporting, and familiarity with international accounting standards.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide teams and collaborate with senior management and external partners.
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.