Xneelo Group is looking for a talented Finance Operational Manager to collaborate with a small finance team based in South Africa and develop the finance function in Malta. In this critical role, you will help shape our financial strategy, drive operational efficiencies, and steer a high-performance full financial function. Reporting directly to the CEO of xneelo Malta, this is a high-impact role that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership and people management
- Process Refinement and Automation
- Coaching and Development
- Cross-Skilling and Peer Collaboration
- Software and Financial Tools Management
- Communication and Negotiation
- Financial Reporting and Compliance
Required Attributes:
- Business Insight and Communication: Understand business operations beyond finance, grasp the impact of financial decisions, communicate effectively with all stakeholders, manage the finance team’s performance and development, and spearhead relevant projects.
- Strategic Thinking and Risk Management: Align financial strategies with business goals, anticipate trends, assess risks and opportunities, and provide sound recommendations.
- Sparring Partner: Develop informed opinions, actively participate in strategic and tactical decision-making, and shape overall direction while leading the finance team by delegating tasks, mentoring, training, and managing performance.
- Analytical Skills: Interpret complex data, identify trends, solve problems, and make decisions based on detailed quantitative analysis.
- Mastery of Financial Principles: Demonstrate a deep understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and proficiency in financial modeling and relevant software.
- Financial Reporting Knowledge: Expert in financial reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS) for preparing statements and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Adaptability and Ethical Conduct: Adapt to dynamic environments, solve problems creatively, learn continuously, and uphold high ethical standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
- CA(SA) – qualified in South Africa and registered with SAICA
- Minimum of 8 years professional experience in auditing and senior financial roles
- Competent in the use of accounting and related software (e.g. Sage Evolution, People, MS Excel)
- International professional experience (exposure to DTA’s, WTA’s and transfer pricing)
- Professional proficiency in English
- Resident in Malta a preference but not a requirement
Advantageous:
- Completed (or working toward) local Maltese CA(SA) equivalent
- Professional experience in the Maltese business environment
At xneelo, our sincere desire is that our team members are inspired by their success and able to operate with a high level of discretion and autonomy guided by our principles and values. We hope this appeals to you and look forward to hearing from you.
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