Finance Manager

On behalf of our client, an international company with great reputation, is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the preparation of month end and yearly financial results. This person will be training and leading the team and will be a key aspect of this role and ensuring that an open communication with all colleagues locally and oversees is always kept. In this position, the Finance Manager need to prioritize what is important, have a hands-on, flexible and independent work mentality and be able to deal with managing your workload and meeting deadlines. An helicopter view is required, since this person will be responsible for overseeing a team of
professionals and meeting the companys requirements. They are looking for a proactive individual, who knows what they are capable of, possess good communication skills and is not afraid of answering questions.

Responsibilities:
Overseeing a team of professionals and handling various requests in a timely manner
Reporting to colleagues both locally and oversees on various matters
Overseeing the audit process and handling meetings with auditors
Ensuring various deadlines (internal reporting, audit, VAT, Tax and others) are met by driving the team forward.
Assisting with local and foreign tax matters
Preparing monthly cash flow forecasts
Reviewing statutory Financial Statements in line with IFRS and ensuring compliance to accounting rules
Reviewing month end results prepared by the team and keeping open communications with Head Office
Recruiting team members and handling / attending periodic performance appraisals

Requirements:
Fully qualified accountant with over 7 years experience in accounting in Malta
Experience in the hotel industry will be preferable (not a must)
Previous experience managing finance teams
Experience in accounting matters relating to different jurisdictions will be considered an asset
Fluent in English (both orally and in writing)
Fluency in Maltese is a plus
Strong working knowledge of IFRS and international VAT
Excels in fast paced working environment and has a proficient level of interpersonal and communication skills
Available to travel at least 3 times per year
Personal credibility, integrity and high moral standards
To be result oriented, responsible, highly meticulous and detail-oriented
To be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team