Group Financial Controller

Job Description

Xneelo Group is looking for a talented Group Financial Controller to collaborate with a small finance team based in South Africa and develop the finance function in Malta. In this critical role, you will help shape our financial strategy, drive operational efficiencies, and steer a high-performance full financial function. Reporting directly to the CEO of xneelo Malta, this is a high-impact role that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

You will be responsible for:

• Monthly management reporting at the group level
• Oversight and review of group accounting records
• Annual consolidations, group financial reporting and audit process
• Overseeing local income tax, VAT and other taxes across the group, in co-operation with specialists
• Group treasury and cash management
• Enhancing and developing systems of internal control over financial reporting
• Group risk management activities
• Financial analysis and modelling, contributing decision-useful information
• Support and sparring partner for various teams across the business

Required Attributes

For success in this role, we expect you to have demonstrated ability with:

• Strategic Thinking and Risk Management: Align financial strategies with business goals, anticipate trends, assess risks and opportunities, and provide sound recommendations.
• Sparring Partner: Develop informed opinions, actively participate in strategic and tactical decision-making, and shape overall direction and lead the finance team by delegating tasks, mentoring, training, and managing performance.
• Analytical Skills: Interpret complex data, identify trends, solve problems, and make decisions based on detailed quantitative analysis. This involves being detail-oriented and having a knack for problem-solving.
• Mastery of Financial Principles: Demonstrate a deep understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and proficiency in financial modeling and relevant software.
• Financial Reporting Knowledge: Expert in financial reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS) for preparing statements and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will be the subject matter expert within the organisation.
• Business Insight and Communication: As an astute leader, understand business operations beyond finance, grasp the impact of financial decisions, communicate effectively with all stakeholders, manage the finance team’s performance and development, and spearhead relevant projects.
• Adaptability and Ethical Conduct: The ability to adapt to dynamic environments, solve problems creatively, learn continuously, and uphold high ethical standards while taking initiative is invaluable.

Qualifications & Experience

We believe the following is essential for success in this role:

• CA(SA) – qualified in South Africa and registered with SAICA
• Minimum of 8 years professional experience in auditing and senior financial roles
• Competent in the use of accounting and related software (e.g. Sage Evolution, People, MS Excel)
• International professional experience (exposure to DTA’s, WTA’s and transfer pricing)
• Professional proficiency in English
• Resident in Malta

And these would be an advantage:

• Completed (or working toward) local Maltese CA(SA) equivalent
• Professional experience in the Maltese business environment

Please send your CV to marcelle.van.der.riet@xneelo.com to apply.