Senior Accountant

Industry: Pharmaceutical
Location: Malta
Basis: Full time
Remuneration: Salary + bonus + benefits

Main Duties:

• Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Work closely with the finance team to support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist with the annual audit process, including the preparation of IFRS financial statements and related notes.
• Review and recommend improvements to accounting systems and procedures.
• Supervise and support junior accountants within the team.
• Research and analyse expense variances and provide insights to management.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure all related VAT compliance submissions are completed accurately and on time.

What skills do you need:

• A fully qualified Accountant (ie. Acca qualified or Masters in Accounts)
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant.
• Previous experience within a Big 4 firm and/or international group structures will be considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and in-depth understanding of IFRS.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (such as SAP or Navision).
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

Eligibility to work in the EU is a must