Assistant Financial Controller
Are you a finance professional eager to take the next step in your career? Avantech is looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to join our team in Malta!
Job Type: Full Time
About The Role
As an Assistant Financial Controller, you will report to the Financial Controller while working closely with the Accounts Team to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong financial controls, and drive process improvements. This role is ideal for a proactive individual eager to grow, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute to strategic financial planning.
What will you do?
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare management accounts, develop financial reports, and ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in budgeting and forecasting, monitor variances, and provide insights for strategic decisions.
- Cash Flow Management: Maintain cash flow projections, ensure liquidity, and optimise working capital.
- Audit & Compliance: Support audits, liaise with external auditors, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the accounts team, promote best practices, and drive process improvements.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders to align financial objectives, provide insights, and support key projects.
- Process Improvement & Special Projects: Enhance internal procedures and support ad-hoc financial initiatives as required.
What you bring:
- Minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience (e.g., accounts preparation, financial analysis, audit support).
- Possession of, or current progress towards, an accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations (IFRS, GAAP, or local accounting standards).
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
- Prior experience in managing or supervising a small finance team is advantageous.
What skills should you bring:
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Leadership & Team Management: Experience in mentoring, motivating, and managing teams.
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate across departments and present financial information effectively.
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
- Organisational Skills: Excellent time management and ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.
- Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to changing business needs.
- Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, ethical, and eager to grow within the organisation.
Why Join Avantech?
- Career Growth: Advance your career and gain diverse financial experience in a well-established company.
- Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and professional development.
- Competitive Package: Attractive salary, annual performance bonus, health insurance, mobile and vehicle allowance, gym membership, study leave, and an active social committee.
About Avantech
Avantech is a leading technology solutions provider with offices in Malta and London, specialising in software and digitisation solutions that drive business efficiency and digital transformation.
As Canon’s official representative in Malta, we offer advanced imaging, document management, and printing solutions for B2B and B2C clients. Our proprietary Scan2x platform, sold across EMEA, helps businesses automate document capture and enhance workflow efficiency.
At Avantech, we foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture, empowering our teams to develop innovative, market-leading solutions in software, digitisation, and imaging technologies.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Send us your CV and apply now at: martina.bezzina@avantech.com.mt
