Financial Controller

Job Description
Michael Debono Ltd (MDL) in Malta is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to join the Finance team on a full-time basis. 

Michael Debono Ltd (MDL) is part of the Debono Group, a multifaceted group of companies with a keen focus on the mobility sector. The company aims to deliver business growth by tapping into innovation that really impacts the lives of consumers. The product offering is composed of passenger and commercial vehicles, motorbikes, vehicle parts and accessories, and aftersales services. The company also offers consumers a range of consumer finance solutions to fund the acquisition of their vehicles.

The Position:
The Financial Controller will be primarily responsible for the Finance Department of the Company, reporting to the Group’s CFO, ensuring that the finance department follows established Group Policies and Procedures in compliance with accounting principles and fiscal requirements within stipulated Group and regulatory timelines.

The Financial Controller shall be responsible for:

• Preparing monthly management statements on time to allow the review of the company’s financial performance;
• Actively leading the preparation of the yearly budget and regular forecasts together with other Department Heads and CFO;
• Preparing cash flow and any other reports as may be required by the CFO and/or Senior Management from time to time;
• Working with other Departments to prepare and interpret financial information relative to upcoming and existing projects or business opportunities;
• Upholding the internal and financial control environment of the Company;
• Being the first line of contact of the external auditors to ensure a prompt and accurate preparation of the statutory audit;
• Supporting the accounts staff in the daily monitoring of cash settlements and accounts receivables as necessary;
• Ensuring the timely monitoring of debtors, credit control, and effective reporting to the Group CFO, and Senior Management as required;
• Supervising and monitoring the work of the Finance Department personnel in line with Group policies and procedures, accounting standards, and fiscal requirements;
• Proposing, drafting, and executing policies and procedures to administer the Finance Department and financial areas within the company in collaboration with the CFO;
• Actively looking for and proposing improvements to the manual and electronic processes utilised in the Finance Department to carry out day-to-day activities;
• Managing, leading, and motivating the members of the Finance Department on a continuous basis in line with the culture of the Group;
• Carrying out any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Group CFO.

The Requirements:

• At least 3 years experience in a senior finance role;
• Familiar with Microsoft desktop operating systems and Microsoft Office applications;
• Clean, valid police conduct;
• Well versed with a variety of IT systems;
• ACCA or recognized degree in Accounting at MQF Level 6;
• Team player with a proactive approach to work;
• Be fluent in English and Maltese.

What we Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Continuous development and mentoring;
• Flexible working arrangement;
• Health insurance;
• Employee referral scheme;
• Weekly breakfast;
• Monthly treats;
• Employee discounts.

Michael Debono Ltd:
Established in 1960, Michael Debono Ltd is Malta's exclusive representative of the world's leading car manufacturer, Toyota. From day one, since distributing the first Toyota in Europe, our foremost objective has been to offer complete customer satisfaction to all our customers. This has enabled us to build strong relationships and a loyal database of valued customers, supporting our rapid expansion over the years, where we have extended our range of aftersales facilities to meet our all of our customers’ auto-related needs. Specialities: Toyota Cars, Quality Used Cars, Genuine Car Parts, Body Repairs and Servicing.