Senior Accountant

Our client, a growing business within the Pharmaceutical industry is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their finance team in Malta: 

Responsibilities:  

• Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards 
• Work closely with team members to assist with the month-end close and year-end close 
• Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the IFRS financial statements and related notes 
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures 
• Manage the junior accountants on the team 
• Research and analyze expense variances for company management 
• Preparation of VAT returns and related VAT compliance submissions

• Around 3 to 4 years of experience in a similar role
• In-depth understanding of IFRS and familiarity with IFRS financial statements
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like SAP and Navision
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Big 4 and International Holding Company structure experience will be considered an asset

• Fully-qualified or in the last stages of ACCA

• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance