Accounting Manager - Italian Market

Salary Package: €50,000 to €55,000

About Our Client

Our Client is a well-established organisation operating within the international education sector, with a strong operational base in Malta and a broad international presence. The Business is recognised for its structured governance, regulatory compliance, and dedication to delivering high-quality outcomes across multiple entities.

Role Overview

The Accounting Manager - EU Markets will play a pivotal role in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with statutory requirements. This hands-on position involves close collaboration with internal finance teams, external advisors, and business process outsourcing partners to drive process efficiency and support strategic finance initiatives across the region.

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.

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Accounting Manager - Italian Market

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