Finance Officer

Our client is seeking to recruit for a Finance Officer with a focus on credit control. You will report into the Head of Finance. 

Duties include: 

• Monitor and manage accounts receivable to ensure timely collection of payments; 
• maintain accurate customer account records and track overdue invoices
•  Contact clients regarding outstanding balances and negotiate payment plans when necessary.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and provide support to customers on invoicing queries.
• Allocate incoming payments accurately to customer accounts and prepare reports on credit control activities, aged debts, and cash flow forecasts
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve credit control processes and reduce bad debts.
•  Ensure compliance with company policies and Maltese accounting regulations.
• Provide essential accounting and clerical support to the Accounting department, including entering sales and purchase invoices, inventory movements, and general ledger entries.
• Reconcile customer accounts and deposits to ensure accurate financial records.
• Assist in preparing documentation and reconciliations for annual audits and support month- end and year-end reporting.
• Ad Hoc Duties: Support the Head of Finance with various ad hoc tasks as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years in finance and/or credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar role
• Local experience is required
• Fluency in Maltese and English is required
• Understanding of credit control principles, invoicing, and Maltese financial regulations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills

Education and Experience

• Education: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred