Junior Accountant

Villa Anna Teresa Holdings Limited in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Junior Accountant to join their team on a full-time basis.

Job Role:
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our team. The Junior Accountant will play a key role in managing the financial activities of the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, strong analytical abilities, and a keen eye for detail. This role requires proficiency in accounting skills, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Record Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial statements
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Process invoices, payments, and receipts promptly and accurately. Follow up on outstanding payments and resolve any discrepancies or issues
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate accounting of transactions and identify any discrepancies or errors
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyse financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements. Summarise and communicate financial information to management and other stakeholders - preparation of ad-hoc reports may also be required
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis, including profitability analysis, cost analysis, and variance analysis to provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgeted targets and provide analysis and recommendations to management
• Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Assist with internal and external audits as needed
• Tax Preparation: Support tax preparation processes, including collecting and organising relevant financial data, preparing tax returns, and coordinating with external tax advisors
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to process improvements in finance procedure, if required, and implement changes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness. Internal controls are to be performed to assist in the design and implementation of control procedures
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with other units within the organisation, such as sales, procurement, and operations, to ensure smooth financial operations and accurate recording of transactions.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Strong communication, interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organisational, problem-solving and time-management skills
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the preparation of financial statements
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Be an innovative team player with the ability to work effectively
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis is preferred.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proven working experience of a minimum of two years as a Junior Accountant or similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations
• Familiarity with tax regulations and preparation processes is essential.

Other:

• Proficiency and experience in using Xero would be considered an asset.

Villa Anna Teresa Holdings Limited:
We at Villa Anna Teresa are committed to being a leading provider of long-term care services. Our staff is trained to provide quality care and support for older persons by defining and transforming care culture practices and standards into relationship-activated care and person-centred outcomes. Our plans are developed and planned to promote social relations and inspire independent living. Our goal is to create a homely environment to ensure that our residents live at their highest level of comfort, enjoyment, and well-being.

It is our objective to create a relationship-driven environment wherein those we serve may live with dignity and in a manner respectful of their way of life, and to create an atmosphere which encourages healthy social interaction with full recognition of the person’s right to privacy and self-determination; to promote relationships of trust, confidence, and loyalty through the quality of our services, the honesty of our people, and involvement in our community; We nurture a healthy work environment for our employees which maintains ethical and safe work-practices, excellence in service delivery, and personal and professional growth