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Director – Accounting & Finance
\nSalary Package: €95,000 to €125,000

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About Our Client

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Our Client is a well-established professional services organisation operating in Malta. The Business supports corporate and private customers through tailored solutions covering company administration, tax matters, investment support, compliance, family governance and wealth-related services.

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Role Overview

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Heroix is collaborating with our Client within the professional services sector to recruit a Director – Accounting & Finance. This senior appointment will take responsibility for the Client’s external accounting functions, guiding teams that support local and international outsourcing assignments, maritime clients, private individuals and asset management activities. The successful candidate will ensure that every engagement is completed accurately, efficiently and in line with the Business’s service expectations.

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Key Responsibilities

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Client Accounting Leadership: Direct the delivery of externally provided finance and bookkeeping solutions across domestic and cross-border assignments.
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Maritime Portfolio: Manage the financial services function supporting clients involved in shipping, yacht ownership and related activities.
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Private Client Services: Ensure individuals and family clients receive reliable, discreet and appropriately tailored accounting assistance.
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Asset Management Support: Supervise the financial and operational administration provided to the Business’s investment-related division.
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Service Standards: Introduce clear benchmarks for precision, consistency and completion times, while regularly reviewing performance against these expectations.
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People Leadership: Build a capable finance team through effective recruitment, coaching, performance management and succession planning.
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Functional Coordination: Work closely with the Financial Controller to maintain well-defined ownership between external client assignments and the organisation’s own financial activities.
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Operational Reporting: Provide the Director of Business Operations with meaningful updates on workloads, available resources, delivery performance and emerging priorities.
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Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

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Education: A recognised professional accountancy qualification, such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or another comparable credential, is required.
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Experience: A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience within outsourced or client-focused accounting, gained in a trust, corporate services or similar professional environment.
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Specialist Exposure: Previous involvement in maritime finance, yacht-related accounts or financial services for private individuals would be considered beneficial.
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Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to guide accounting professionals and manage work across clients with differing structures and requirements.
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Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be an asset.
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Communication Skills: Able to explain financial matters clearly, maintain constructive client dialogue and present operational information confidently to senior stakeholders.
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Interpersonal Skills: A collaborative and credible leader who can develop trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and decision-makers.
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Technical Skills: Strong understanding of client accounting operations, outsourced finance processes, financial administration and effective control procedures.
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Organisation: Capable of balancing multiple service areas, allocating resources effectively and maintaining dependable delivery across a varied portfolio.
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Self-Motivated: A proactive senior professional who takes ownership of outcomes and consistently seeks ways to strengthen team and service performance.
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Problem-Solving: Confident in identifying operational weaknesses, resolving complex delivery issues and introducing practical improvements.
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Quality Focus: Meticulous in approach, with a strong commitment to sound processes, accurate work and consistently high professional standards.
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What's on Offer

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Compensation: An attractive remuneration package that recognises the leadership scope, level of accountability and strategic value of the appointment.
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Working Hours: This is a full-time executive position. Specific arrangements will be explained and agreed upon during the selection process.
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Professional Development: Ongoing learning, guidance from experienced leaders and senior-level exposure will contribute to continued professional development.
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Collaborative Culture: The successful candidate will join knowledgeable professionals who value shared achievement, individual progression and the long-term success of the Business.
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Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and expanding company.
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What Heroix Offers

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Confidentiality and Discretion: Your job search will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
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CV Review: Receive candid and constructive feedback to enhance your CV.
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Interview Planning: Get personalised preparation sessions prior to your interviews.
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Cultural Fit Assessment: Understand the company culture to ensure it is the right environment for you.
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Long Term: Gain insights into the role and company for a long-term, stable career move.
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Exclusive Opportunities: Access a broader range of job opportunities.
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Personalised Candidate Profile: Stand out with a detailed profile highlighting your strengths and skills.
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Ongoing Support and Guidance: Benefit from continuous support throughout your job search process.
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Networking Opportunities: Leverage our extensive network of industry contacts for exclusive positions.
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