Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly / quarterly / annual reports as may be required by authorities including the Malta Financial Services Authority, Central Bank of Malta and National Statistics Office.
• Lead change in both IT, Finance and work processes.
• Management and supervision of clerical staff, resources and deliverables.
• Liaise with management and clerical staff to prioritise work programmes and new initiatives.
• Participate in post implementation reviews with the clerical staff to confirm that work programmes / initiatives and objectives have been met and that expected benefits are achieved.
• Regularly report to the CFO on the status of the various initiatives falling under one’s portfolio.
• To produce timely, accurate and meaningful information as required to support business performance and business development.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated budgets and cash flows.
• Assist in reviewing and improving work processes and procedures.

 

Technical Responsibilities:

•  Analyse company’s financial results with respect to revenues, profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issues regular status reports to senior management.
• Coordinate, prepare and review quarterly and annual reports.
• Coordinate interim and yearend audit as well as quarterly reviews.
• Coordinate financial budgets.
• Implementation of internal controls.
• Assist CFO in organisation’s relations with banks and other stakeholders.
• Assist CFO in financial planning and results management including creation and monitoring of annual/quarterly business plan and corresponding budgets.

 

Other Responsibilities (Risk Related):

•  Maintain a comprehensive overview of the processes within the organisation and prompt respective officers to take immediate action;
• Assist senior management to develop, communicate and instil a risk management culture;
• Encourage/motivate senior management in Risk management principles and practices.

 

Self-improvement:

• Ensure to be well informed and up-to-date on technical requirements of the specific position’s responsibilities

 

Supervision Received:

•  General direction from CFO on issues of strategic importance or issues that are contentious or sensitive

 

Working Conditions:

• Normal office working conditions
• May be required to work unusual hours in order to meet deadlines
• May be required to perform some duties in the next senior position as part of one’s personal development programme

 

Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications:

• Possesses a degree or professional qualification in accounting and finance or in the process of acquiring a degree or professional qualification.
• Has 3-5 years of professional experience in management financial accounts and audit in accordance with international standards. Insurance background is considered an asset.
• Must mentor and coach junior staff through a programmed skills transfer program.
• Excellent knowledge of the position specific field of expertise.
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual thinking in relation to management of problems.
• High level of interpersonal, presentation, communication and report writing skills.
• A demonstrated track record of competence in a related management role.
• Commitment to quality management.
• Ability to use office automation software and accounting packages (in particular SUN Accounting).
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with other members of staff.
• A demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and be goal-oriented.
• Fluency in Maltese, English and preferably another foreign language.

 

To Apply 

Kindly forward us your C.V. on careers@lifestarinsurance.com