Accounting and Tax Senior Manager

A reputable client of ours specialised in the Financial and Corporate sector is urgently looking to onboard an experienced Accounting and Tax Senior Managerr to join their team of professionals; The designated person will be holding official client positions under the company CSP license, such as directorships and company secretary, and responsibilities are as follows:

Duties:

• Responsible for planning of deliverables of a varied client portfolio
• Advising clients on potential restructuring and incorporation of new set-up, as well as building client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional services
• Acting as a liaison between potential clients and the compliance team
• Assisting with accounting and tax reviews; this will comprise the review of management accounts, VAT returns and tax returns accordingly
• Handle and manage any queries from various stakeholders, auditors and other third parties as required
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly for positions held under the company's CSP license, all the while monitoring and implementing necessary policies to manage risks related to client operations and directorships
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports and filings, preparing clients for audits, and liaising with regulatory authorities as needed
• Oversee both internal and external projects, dealing with client queries and managing the various team members ensuring timely delivery and standards are adhered to
• Review of client operations to ensure that companies are properly managed and handled

• Sound knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS, as well as the relevant local tax legislation is a non negotiable requirement, and a deep knowledge of Maltese accounting & tax regulations
• Previous experience in multinational and/or service company will be considered a strong asset
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ previous working experience in a similar senior role
• Strong ability to communicate and interact well with clients, business partners and colleagues alike
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Very good computer literacy, specifically Excel and any of the ERP systems

• Must be a locally qualified finance professional