If you are a seasoned accounting specialist who is enterprising, high-achiever, and future-oriented, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! A leading distributor in the healthcare sector, also part of a Group of companies with more than a century of experience, is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager to lead their Finance team.

What is expected of you?

Take charge of the finance team, providing visionary leadership and guidance
Support and evaluate the performance of each team member during periodic reviews
Conduct a comprehensive monthly analysis of trial balances across all companies
Oversee and approve monthly bank reconciliations, fixed assets registers, and intercompany reconciliations
Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed notes and analysis of significant variances in budgets and previous years.
Play a crucial role in the end-of-year closure process, conducting a preliminary balance sheet audit, and actively assisting during the audit procedure
Ensure timely and accurate submission of periodical VAT returns and other statutory returns, adhering to set deadlines
Assist in the submission of local and EU-funded applications and meticulously manage the claim of funds thereafter
Set up new internal controls and policies while upholding company-wide policies, with a specific focus on debtors’ ageing, stock takes, and cash reconciliation
Innovate and draft policy documents related to debtors ageing, stock takes, and other critical aspects, discussing with the CFO for approval
Contribute significantly to the preparation of annual budgets, defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for division managers and closely monitoring material variances in budgets
Take an active role in managing the Power BI tool, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending enhancements
Collaborate on the formulation of group-wide cash flow budgets and provide regular updates with actual financial data
Monitor expiry reports from costings, developing and implementing efficient procedures to minimize expiries
Regularly update and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline finance operations
Assist in various bank-related matters and support with ad-hoc financial and other assignments

What are you expected to bring?

Be a fully qualified Accountant or in the final stages of obtaining an accounting qualification
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in Malta
Strong leadership abilities
Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work efficiently within a team of professionals

What's in it for you?

A remuneration package plus bonuses
Opportunity for growth
Hybrid optiion
Other benefits are offered

If you think you fit the bill and are eager for a new challenge, do not miss this opportunity and let Ceek help you! Interviews for this Finance Manager role have already started!