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Finance Manager (based in Malta)

Malta, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

EF Education First is a global education company focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics. They are seeking a Finance Manager to ensure robust financial governance, compliance, and strategic financial management in a multi-entity environment, while also driving budgeting and forecasting processes.

Accounting

Responsibilities

Lead and sign off on monthly closes, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Oversee statutory reporting, regulatory filings, and internal/external audits, acting as the primary liaison with auditors and regulatory bodies

Oversee contract governance, ensuring all legal and commercial approvals are secured prior to execution and that local contracts follow control policies

Collaborate with Legal and Tax teams on all compliance matters, including board duties, AGMs, and governmental reporting

Ensure compliance with labor law, consumer law, sanctions, and transfer pricing

Ensure timely and compliant statutory and tax filings, and manage tax audits as required

Owning the legal entity compliance for multiple entities by assessing dividends and adequacy of equity and cash reserves

Be a main contact for business operations questions around operating licenses, accreditation or local employment regulations

Be familiar with corporate tax topics around purchase, creation and mergers/demergers or liquidation

Ensure no breaches with bank covenants and that shareholder agreements and AOAs are followed

Own and manage Power of Attorney and approval matrices for the market, ensuring logs are maintained and renewals are tracked

Identify and escalate material issues, and potential future tax topics/concerns to the appropriate forum

Partner with head of FP&A to coordinate on business operations processes such as procurement, customer refunds and budget tracking

Drive the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for local entities and for certain operational cost centers

Collaborate with Payroll Operations and HR, demonstrating sound judgment and resourcefulness in navigating high-level employment considerations and ensuring overall compliance with local requirements

Keep apprised of market developments including sanctions, legislative changes, regulatory environment and cross-border compliance matters

Stay abreast of technical accounting topics that impact the external audit and ensure progress on resolving internal audit items

Support change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new processes and systems

Leverage technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and control

Qualification

ACAACCACIMAFinancial reportingIFRS/GAAP knowledgeERP systemsLeadership capabilitiesAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementEuropean languagesFluent in EnglishProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Minimum 6 years' post-qualification experience in a Big 4 audit, assurance, or advisory environment, ideally with exposure to multinational clients or complex regulatory environments

Demonstrable experience in financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement

Strong understanding of IFRS/GAAP and local regulatory frameworks

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

High integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to risk management and compliance

Fluent in English, both written and spoken