Finance Manager

iTalent PLUS•Malta, MT

109d

About The Position

Our client is an international group of companies operating within the aviation industry and headquartered in Malta. Due to continued expansion, the organisation is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to join its Finance Team. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with team members to support the Group’s accounting and financial reporting requirements.

Requirements

A university degree in Accounting or a full ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role in Malta.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS.
Good understanding of local and cross-border VAT laws.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Professional, dependable, and deadline-driven.
Logical, methodical, and structured in approach.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Maltese proficiency is preferred.
Strong ability to interpret and communicate technical accounting matters
Proficient in Microsoft Office and related IT tools.
Team-oriented, with strong collaboration skills across departments.
Self-motivated, flexible, and proactive with a can-do attitude.
Capable of working independently and thriving under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aircraft maintenance sector or stock management is considered an asset.
Knowledge of local tax laws is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Assuming full finance ownership for the setup and ongoing financial management of a newly established maintenance company in Malta.
Gaining a strong understanding of the Group’s business, with particular emphasis on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes and timelines.
Updating, monitoring, and reviewing bookkeeping activities.
Issuing and reviewing customer invoices, maintaining and following up on aged receivables, accrued income, and related matters.
Posting and reviewing purchase invoices and overseeing accounts payable.
Managing day-to-day financial operations such as general ledger entries, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
Leading monthly and annual reporting tasks, including intercompany reconciliations, ensuring completeness of accruals and prepayments, proper income and cost allocation, and reviewing/reconciling balance sheet accounts.
Preparing monthly management accounts.
Supervising, training, and mentoring junior finance team members.
Processing and reviewing payments.
Preparing cash flow forecasts and conducting related financial analyses.
Preparing budgets and other financial reports as required.
Managing financial and statutory reporting requirements.
Assisting with periodic VAT and tax reporting.
Liaising with external auditors to ensure timely and smooth audit completion.
Addressing finance-related queries from banks, suppliers, customers, internal teams, professional advisors, and third parties.
Documenting and updating internal control procedures to enhance financial controls and operational workflows.
Participating in assigned internal projects.
Performing any other duties necessary for the efficient running of the finance department.