Financial Controller

db Group, Malta’s leader in Hospitality & Leisure sector. The group is distinguished and well established in the hospitality sector with its own branded db Seabank Resort and db San Antonio Hotel and within the leisure sector with its own branded Pearl Spa, Hardrock, and Starbucks development license and outlets, as well as its variety of established restaurants offering various cuisines.

We are currently seeking two Financial Controllers to support the financial operations of two key areas within our group, mainly our new hotel and Starbucks.

The Job

• Preparing monthly management statements on time to allow the review of the company’s financial performance.
• Actively leading the preparation of the yearly budget and regular forecasts together with other Department Heads and CFO
• Preparing cash flow and any other reports as may be required by the CFO and/or Senior Management from time to time.
• Preparing and submitting VAT Returns
• Working with other Departments to prepare and interpret financial information relative to upcoming and existing projects or business opportunities.
• Upholding the internal and financial control environment of the Company
• Acting as the first line of contact of the external auditors to ensure a prompt and accurate preparation of the statutory audit.
• Supporting the accounts staff in the daily monitoring of cash settlements and accounts receivables, as necessary.
• Ensuring the timely monitoring of debtors, credit control and effective reporting to the Group CFO, and Senior Management as required.
• Supervising and monitoring the work of the Finance Department personnel in line with Group policies and procedures, accounting standards and fiscal requirements.
• Proposing, drafting and executing policies and procedures to administer the Finance Department and financial areas within the company in collaboration with the CFO.
• Actively looking for and proposing improvements to the manual and electronic processes utilised in the Finance Department to carry out day-to-day activities.
• Managing, leading and motivating the members of the Finance Department on a continuous basis in line with the culture of the Group.
• Carrying out any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Group CFO.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Proven work experience in a similar position
• ACCA qualification or equivalent

About You

• Excellent communication and people skills
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities
• Problem-solving skills