Executive - Financial Advisory Services

Our client, a well-established provider of business and commercial services in Malta, is seeking to recruit an Executive - Financial Advisory Services.

The Financial Advisory Services (FAS) team provides a broad range of advisory services to clients and the Executive must be capable of handling assignments which would interface with client management, financiers, auditors and other professionals; know when to seek advice from colleagues, managers and partners and demonstrate analytical skills and judgment. Therefore it is imperative that the individual takes on a more significant leadership role in client engagements, focusing on strategy development, project execution, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of various industries as well as assessing which key performance indicators would apply to each industry and applying them to understand and analyse the client’s needs.
• Undertakes assignments in various areas of corporate finance, including company valuations, IFRS reporting, debt advisory and financial due diligences.
• Modelling a comprehensive set of projections which include an income statement, statement of financial position and cash flow statement.
• Provides on the job training, coaching and ongoing feedback to interns. Hence mentor and guide junior team members in their professional growth.
• Demonstrates expertise in the application of IFRS, particularly new standards and is seen by peers and subordinates as a reference point for advice on technical areas.
• Demonstrates and understands technical issues arising in an assignment and discussing them with the manager on the job.
• Resolves and identifies risk management issues and applies knowledge to manage such issues.
• Undertakes a job from inception to delivery, including issuing of letters of engagement, performing know-your-client procedures, compiling a financial model and drafting reports and issuing bills.
• Play a key role in business development and client acquisition.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to address client challenges.

Requirements

• Previous experience in transaction advisory.
• ACCA qualified or a Degree in Accountancy.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities within the team.
• Experience in client facing work.
• Be strong in research, analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience of using analytical skills and applying them in commercial judgement.
• Developing ability to build and maintain a network of industry contacts.
• Extensive experience of drafting reports and preparing financial model.
• Be capable of writing high quality, professionally presented reports, and ensuring that all key issues are communicated effectively.
• Ensure all files are closed down on completed projects in accordance with our client's policy (including approval sign off).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, analytical skills, time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance.
• Continuous Professional and Personal growth through our client's Learning & Development team and participation in international milestone programmes.
• Family Friendly Measures – Work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Recognition and Career Progression.
• Wellbeing Allowance, which increases on a yearly basis.
• Open door policy.
• Firmwide social activities.
• Gym and wellness memberships at discounted rates.
• Hotel accommodation at discounted rates.
• Tuition support on courses related to the job, and study leave.
• Performance Appraisals held twice yearly.
• Induction Meetings and buddy system.
• Donate as you earn.
• Career secondments opportunities.