We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee and coordinate financial operations within our organization. The Finance Manager will play a key leadership role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing budgeting and forecasting processes, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting strategic decision-making with insightful financial analysis.
Key responsibilities include preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing cash flow, leading month-end and year-end closing processes, coordinating audit activities, ensuring tax compliance, and developing internal control policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will also support business planning and advise senior leadership on financial matters to guide the company’s financial strategy.
To be successful in this role, you should have a solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), proven experience in a financial leadership position, and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. A strong command of Excel and financial software tools is essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities with precision and efficiency.
This is a dynamic role that requires an energetic, hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you are eager to contribute to the success of an international and ambitious team, and you're looking for an opportunity to grow and challenge yourself professionally, we would love to hear from you.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Prepare and oversee annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning processes.
- Monitor financial performance by analyzing actual results against budget and forecast.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, or fundraising activities where required.
- Support the financial planning process by developing models and forecasts aligned with organizational goals
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and analysis of management accounts and financial reports monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Supervise the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations are complete and accurate.
- Coordinate with external advisors and local teams to manage financial operations in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with group policies and regulatory requirements.
Payroll & Compensation
- Own and manage the full payroll process end-to-end, using the Shireburn system.
- Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with Maltese tax and social security laws, and timely payment of salaries.
Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Manage day-to-day cash flow and liquidity to ensure the organization can meet its financial obligations.
- Oversee banking relationships, monitor loan covenants, and manage currency risks where applicable.
Compliance, Taxation & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international financial regulations and tax requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and implement any recommended improvements.
- Establish and enforce robust financial controls and risk management procedures.
- Oversee preparation and timely submission of VAT, corporate tax, and other statutory filings.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Evaluate, document and improve existing financial systems, reporting tools, and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Drive automation initiatives and implement financial best practices across departments.
Requirements:
- Professional qualification such as ACCA or equivalent is a must
- Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, including 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and local regulatory requirements (particularly Maltese law).
- Proven experience in preparing financial statements, VAT and tax returns, and managing audit processes.
- Hands-on experience with Xero accounting software
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience in multi-jurisdictional accounting or international finance operations is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of payroll processing systems (e.g., Shireburn) is a plus.
- Fluent English language skills (speaking and writing)
Enough of the criteria selection!
We will employ YOU as a person! We just want you to be able to get the job done and are willing to learn – working together and work autonomously – to ensure the growth of iGaming NEXT is aligned with all the other departments.
The Good Stuff…
- You get to work remotely!
- Health Insurance (post probation)