Junior Finance Officer (Operations)

About the Department

The Finance function oversees and manages the finances of the Authority, supporting the various other functions within the Authority in all financial matters, including the preparation of timely management information, revenue collection, payments to suppliers and service providers, payroll and financial control and budgetary control. The function also sets, monitors and improves the operation of the MFSA's financial control framework, ensuring compliance with established policies and controls. It co-ordinates with the Statutory Auditors on the annual audit of the Authority's Financial Statements drawn up in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and is also responsible for the timely submission of required statutorily financial information to Parliament.

About the Role

You will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• In charge of the Authority’s petty cash, including but not limited to petty cash counts and petty cash reconciliations;
• Carrying out Bank Reconciliations on a monthly basis;
• Carrying out Supplier Statement Reconciliations as necessary;
• Posting of invoices, payments and journal entries on SAGE accounting system;
• Acquiring in a timely manner, the necessary supporting documentation with respect to all Visa Card expenses and posting to the correct cost element account;
• Identifying whether Value Added Tax is due on Visa Card transactions and posting to the correct cost element accordingly;
• Assisting the other team members on the travel process, including but not limited to the preparation, processing and posting of the travel related disbursements;
• Assisting the other team members on the travel debit card reconciliation as necessary;
• Updating records on Excel with respect to Insurance Claims and assisting the Operations Team with the monthly travel insurance declarations;
• Updating and compiling reports on excel and handling general administrative duties for the Operations Team, as necessary;
• Assisting the Operations Team in the workload, as necessary.

About you

Qualification at MQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent qualification in a relevant field. Professional certifications in the field are advantageous.

If you do not have the necessary academic qualifications but you have at least 5 years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

Skills and competencies:

• Reliable, trustworthy and always maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain consistency.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Other Important Information

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.gov.mt under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt. Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Public Call Permit: 528/2026