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.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Education

• A university degree in Accounting or a full ACCA qualification (or equivalent).

Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes

Experience & Technical Knowledge

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

Skills & Personal Attributes

• 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.