Accounting Manager – Italy Market (Based in Malta)

Accounting Manager – Italy Market (Based in Malta)
Salary: € 50,000 to € 55,000

About Our Client
Our Client is an established and globally accredited English language education provider based in Malta, offering immersive learning experiences. With many years of international expertise, they bring together students from all over the world to learn English through engaging, real-world experiences. Our Client’s unique approach combines trusted methodology, global connectivity, and a commitment to personalised learning outcomes.

Role Overview
Heroix is supporting a distinguished player in the international education sector to recruit an experienced Accounting Manager. This Malta-based position focuses on supporting our Client’s Italian legal entities, acting as a key finance contact for statutory reporting, compliance, and operational accounting. Working from the Finance Hub in Malta, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, external advisors, and service providers to ensure smooth financial operations and uphold internal control standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a multicultural and evolving finance environment with long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Oversee daily accounting functions and financial reporting activities for the Company’s Italian legal entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Month-End and Year-End Closing: Ensure trial balances, reconciliations, and close activities are completed in line with internal policies and deadlines.
• Tax and Statutory Compliance: Assist in the preparation of VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and other statutory filings in collaboration with third-party advisors.
• Service Provider Coordination: Act as the primary liaison with outsourced service providers for Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Audit and Reporting Support: Prepare documentation for audits and internal reporting, while ensuring alignment with internal control frameworks and compliance standards.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes​​​​​

• Education: A degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Engineering.
• Experience: At least 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, ideally within a Big 4 environment or shared services setup.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. Fluency in Italian is essential.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in managing external advisors and service providers.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments and geographies.
• Technical Skills: Solid grasp of accounting principles and controls. Familiarity with systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, ADP, or HCM platforms is beneficial.
• Organisation: Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-Motivated: Proactive, accountable, and keen to take ownership of deliverables and process improvements.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical thinker who can resolve issues, suggest enhancements, and support transformation initiatives.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Working Hours: Standard office hours in a centrally located workplace.
• Other Benefits: Health insurance, various corporate discounts, and regular staff events.
• Career Development: ​​​​​​​Long-term opportunities within the Client’s global finance function, with the potential to grow into broader roles in accounting and compliance across different jurisdictions.
• Unique Environment: ​​​​​​​Access to an international and development-focused workplace with high exposure to cross-border operations and transformation initiatives.

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