Financial Controller

Job Summary

AX Hotels are looking for a Financial Controller to lead the Accounts team responsible for the Sliema and Valletta units. This senior post requires a highly motivated, meticulous, and responsible team player with strong leadership and goal-oriented skills to join a dynamic and challenging industry.

The ideal candidate will be expected to have experience within a hospitality/hotel environment and get involved in operational aspects of the hotels under their responsibility, inspiring staff and guiding them on best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of financial duties and projects of a company.
• Development of the hotels’ financial policies and procedures in line with the group standards and industry norms.
• Compile financial reports and supervise month-end processes, including the preparation of the Management Accounts, in line with the established deadlines.
• Preparation of budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports as required from time to time.
• Preparation and submission of all statutory returns including but not limited to VAT returns, FSS returns, Tax returns, statistical returns, and any other information of a financial nature that may be required. Whilst ensuring that all statutory dues are paid promptly.
• Manage the company’s cash flow in an efficient and effective manner to ensure that the company’s financial resources are utilized in the best manner possible.
• Monitor and control the hotels’ cashiering and internal control procedures to safeguard the company’s assets.
• Ensure all reconciliations are complete for all TB accounts.
• Ensure that inter-company reconciliations have been completed and forwarded to Head Office.
• Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, and reports for the financial department.
• Oversee all contracts with the company regarding the financial terms and conditions. These contracts/agreements are to be properly reviewed by the Company’s legal advisor and approved by the General Manager.
• Hold Profit and Loss Operations Review Meetings monthly with HODs.
• Provide training to staff members regarding financial processes.
• Lead the finance department in a professional and efficient manner while motivating the team members and being responsible for their career development and training.
• Consult with the Human Resources Manager, on personnel matters and performs personnel and related functions such as hiring, evaluating, suspending, and terminating employees.
• Perform any other work as directed by the General Manager, Head of Finance, and CFO.

Requirements:

• Degree in  Accountancy or ACCA qualification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Smart, mature, and of professional disposition
• Capable to work on own initiative and flexible hours
• Proficient computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in accounting packages is a necessity
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communications skills
• Fluent in both Maltese and English language