Executive - Financial Advisory Services

Our client, a well-established provider of business and commercial services in Malta, is seeking to recruit an Executive - Financial Advisory Services.

The Financial Advisory Services (FAS) team provides a broad range of advisory services to clients and the Executive must be capable of handling assignments which would interface with client management, financiers, auditors and other professionals; know when to seek advice from colleagues, managers and partners and demonstrate analytical skills and judgment. Therefore it is imperative that the individual takes on a more significant leadership role in client engagements, focusing on strategy development, project execution, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of various industries as well as assessing which key performance indicators would apply to each industry and applying them to understand and analyse the client’s needs.

• Undertakes assignments in various areas of corporate finance, including company valuations, IFRS reporting, debt advisory and financial due diligences.

• Modelling a comprehensive set of projections which include an income statement, statement of financial position and cash flow statement.

• Provides on the job training, coaching and ongoing feedback to interns. Hence mentor and guide junior team members in their professional growth.

• Demonstrates expertise in the application of IFRS, particularly new standards and is seen by peers and subordinates as a reference point for advice on technical areas.

• Demonstrates and understands technical issues arising in an assignment and discussing them with the manager on the job.

• Resolves and identifies risk management issues and applies knowledge to manage such issues.

• Undertakes a job from inception to delivery, including issuing of letters of engagement, performing know-your-client procedures, compiling a financial model and drafting reports and issuing bills.

• Play a key role in business development and client acquisition.

• Develop and implement innovative strategies to address client challenges.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in transaction advisory.

• ACCA qualified or a Degree in Accountancy.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.

• Demonstrates leadership qualities within the team.

• Experience in client facing work.

• Be strong in research, analysis, and interpretation.

• Experience of using analytical skills and applying them in commercial judgement.

• Developing ability to build and maintain a network of industry contacts.

• Extensive experience of drafting reports and preparing financial model.

• Be capable of writing high quality, professionally presented reports, and ensuring that all key issues are communicated effectively.

• Ensure all files are closed down on completed projects in accordance with our client's policy (including approval sign off).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills, analytical skills, time management and ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance.

• Continuous Professional and Personal growth through our client's Learning & Development team and participation in international milestone programmes.

• Family Friendly Measures – Work-life balance.

• Flexible working hours.

• Working in a multi-cultural environment.

• Recognition and Career Progression.

• Wellbeing Allowance, which increases on a yearly basis.

• Open door policy.

• Firmwide social activities.

• Gym and wellness memberships at discounted rates.

• Hotel accommodation at discounted rates.

• Tuition support on courses related to the job, and study leave.

• Performance Appraisals held twice yearly.

• Induction Meetings and buddy system.

• Donate as you earn.

• Career secondments opportunities.