Accountant - Logistics Sector

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations: Coordinate and manage the Company's daily financial activities, ensuring that accounting records are properly maintained and financial procedures are consistently followed.

• Financial Transactions: Monitor the processing and documentation of financial transactions, ensuring that information is recorded correctly and within established reporting deadlines.

• Team Supervision: Lead and support members of the accounting department, allocating responsibilities, monitoring performance, and encouraging effective teamwork.

• Financial Reporting: Work closely with the Group Financial Controller to compile financial statements, prepare supporting documentation, and contribute to periodic reporting requirements.

• Budgeting Support: Participate in the preparation and monitoring of departmental and company budgets, assisting with financial planning and expenditure reviews.

• Financial Analysis: Evaluate financial information and prepare relevant insights to help management assess performance and make informed business decisions.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure accounting practices are consistent with applicable financial reporting standards, VAT requirements, and relevant legislation.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen internal accounting procedures, improve efficiency, and maintain reliable financial controls.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Education: Fully qualified Accountant with a recognised professional accounting qualification.

• Experience: A minimum of three years' relevant accounting experience gained within the Maltese market, preferably involving responsibility for supervising or coordinating a finance team.

• Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be an asset.

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the confidence to explain financial information clearly to colleagues and management.

• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to guide team members, maintain positive working relationships, and collaborate effectively across different departments.

• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Maltese VAT regulations, together with advanced spreadsheet capabilities and experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.

• Organisation: Excellent planning and time-management abilities, with the capacity to coordinate several responsibilities while meeting strict financial deadlines.

• Self-Motivated: A responsible and proactive professional who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of work.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical abilities, with the confidence to investigate financial discrepancies, identify practical solutions, and recommend improvements.

• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated supervisory capabilities, with the ability to organise workloads, provide guidance, and promote productivity within the accounting team.

• Confidentiality: A high level of professional integrity and discretion when managing sensitive financial and business information.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: An attractive and competitive remuneration package reflecting the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

• Working Hours: Full-time employment within an established organisation.

• Other Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance and employee discounts.

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement through the Company's structured Staff Career Development Scheme.