Senior Executive – Financial Advisory Services

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

The Financial Advisory Services (FAS) team provides a broad range of advisory services to clients and the Senior 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, the individual shall be responsible for overseeing multiple client engagements, shaping the overall direction of projects, contributing to the strategic growth of the advisory team as well as 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. Apart from this the individual needs to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

• 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 complex jobs 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.

• Contribute to the development of the department's strategic goals and initiatives

Requirements:

• ACCA qualified or a Degree in Accountancy.

• Experience in transaction advisory.

• Minimum 4 years of full-time experience in a similar role or as part of an audit team.

• Excellent excel and powerpoint presentation skills.

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

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Proven track record of successful client engagements.

• Be strong in research, analysis, and interpretation.

• 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).

• Demonstrates leadership qualities within the team.

• Working within a team environment.

• Experience in client facing work.

• 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.

• Good working knowledge of MS office applications, in particular Excel and use of shortcuts and formulas.