Accounting Manager - Italian Market

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee accounting operations for one or more entities, ensuring accuracy in trial balances, reconciliations, and monthly and year-end close processes.
• Compliance and Reporting: Support preparation of VAT, corporate tax, and statutory filings, collaborating with external advisors to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Audit and Internal Controls: Prepare materials for audits and internal reporting, maintaining adherence to internal control standards and corporate policies.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the standardisation, automation, and implementation of financial systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with regional and local teams, including finance leadership and operations, to support seamless financial processes and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in finance or accounting, preferably with experience in a Big 4 environment. Exposure to multi-entity or shared service settings is advantageous.
• ​​​Eligibility: Applicants must have a valid EU work permit at the time of application.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of both English and Italian is required. 
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams, advisors, and external stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organisation and build productive relationships across departments and regions.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance requirements across EU jurisdictions. Experience with VAT, tax, and regulatory matters is highly valued.
• Organisation: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Self-Motivated: Proactive and driven to support finance initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying issues, analysing solutions, and implementing effective resolutions.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive base salary aligned with experience and responsibility.
• Working Hours: Full-time, office-based role in Malta, with flexibility considered when required.
• Other Benefits: For candidates relocating from outside Malta, a relocation support package is available.
• Career Development: A high-impact, visible role offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function within a growing international organisation, with a clear preference for candidates seeking long-term stability in Malta.