Finance Officer

We are looking for a Finance Officer with a focus on credit control to join our team and support our mission in driving sustainability and enhancing recycling efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an innovative, environmentally-conscious initiative while developing your career in finance.

As a Finance Officer with a focus on credit control, reporting to the Head of Finance, your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor accounts receivable, ensure timely collection of payments, maintain accurate customer account records, and follow up on overdue invoices.
• Contact customers by telephone and email regarding outstanding balances, negotiate payment plans where necessary, and monitor agreed arrangements.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and respond to customer invoicing queries.
• Allocate incoming payments accurately and prepare aged debtor and credit control reports.
• Manage the Credit Control inbox and ensure all customer queries are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Ensure customer and debtor information is accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to improve credit control processes and minimise bad debts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable Maltese accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Provide accounting and clerical support to the Finance department.
• Post sales and purchase invoices, inventory movements, and other general ledger entries.
• Assist with stocktakes and stock reconciliations.
• Reconcile customer accounts and deposits to ensure accurate financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting and the preparation of documentation and reconciliations for annual audits.
• Manage establishment closures and ensure outstanding balances are addressed.
• Process set-offs and ensure amounts are allocated to the correct accounts.
• Process customer change-of-information forms and update customer records accordingly.

Ad Hoc Duties: Support the Head of Finance with various ad hoc tasks as required.

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years in finance and/or credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI is considered an asset.
• Understanding of credit control principles, invoicing, and Maltese financial regulations
• Fluency in English and Maltese
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
• Problem-solving ability and capability to work independently and collaboratively

• Be Part of the Green Revolution: Contribute to Malta's only DRS, making a real difference in reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to grow within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that values your professional development.
• Impactful Work: Support a team that is at the forefront of Malta's recycling initiatives and circular economy.

Join us in shaping a greener future for Malta and be part of a passionate, dedicated team at BCRS Malta!