Finance Officer - Credit Control

AIMS International Malta is currently supporting one of our clients, a reputable and stable company within the manufacturing sector, in the recruitment of a Finance Officer – Credit Control to join their accounting team.

The Finance Officer, reporting to the Head of Finance, will have a particular focus on credit control.

Responsibilities:

• Credit Control & Accounts Receivable:
  • 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.
• Accounting & Clerical Support:
  • 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:

• Fluency in English and Maltese
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. 
• Minimum 1–2 years in finance and/or credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI is considered a plus.
• Understanding of credit control principles, invoicing, and Maltese financial regulations.
• Problem-solving ability and capability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.

Please note that, as part of the recruitment process, a candidate profile will be created for you on the AIMS Malta platform (https://www.aims-malta.com/). By applying for this position, you consent to your information being stored and processed on this platform for the purpose of evaluating your application.

Job Ref: 1081