About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Role: The Malta Controller supports the EMEA Controllers organization as well as the Finance teams across the region to ensure that the accounting operations are reported timely and accurately, and that local statutory and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) requirements are adhered to, in addition to supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.

This role requires 2 days a week or 9 days a month work in S&P Global office in Malta.

The Team: The EMEA Enterprise Controller team is responsible for the month-end close, management & statutory reporting, and internal controls across the region. The team values collaboration across various corporate functions, delivering to our internal & external stakeholders, and a strong team ethic. The role reports to the Assistant EMEA Controller.

The Impact: This position supports the EMEA Controllers team locally to ensure internal and external reporting is reported timely and in compliance with IFRS or other local statutory requirements. This position also supports the EMEA Controller in partnering locally with business and operations to ensure that governance and internal controls are adhered to, driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Review the loan portfolio and issuer creditworthiness both at the time of entering into new loans and monitoring on an ongoing basis.
• Review the valuation of loans, including assessing interest rate benchmarking.
• Prepare investment recommendation reports to support the acceptance of financial decisions, which may include assessment of:
  • Key loan terms including interest rates, tenor, payment dates, and loan covenants.
  • The financial performance of borrowers.
  • Determining realistically available alternative investment methodologies.
  • Risk assessment.
• Understand and be able to make recommendations regarding the form of funding (capital issuance vs. debt, etc.).
• Instruct and oversee work undertaken by third parties as required for tax, accounting, and treasury.
• Negotiate and sign contracts on behalf of the companies.
• Prepare the general ledger and management accounts.
• Oversee/ensure compliance with local and US GAAP reporting and local tax compliance.
• Analyse/interrogate key balance sheet & P&L accounts, with the preparation and posting of any associated journals.
• Support month-end processes, including the preparation & posting of journals along with the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and post payroll journals.
• Prepare financial statements for legal entities in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Liaise and interact with external auditors to ensure the timely completion of statutory audits carried out on legal entities.
• Ensure timely submission of financial/non-financial information to local authorities in Malta.
• Assist with the preparation of tax returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing payments and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and associated accounting workflows, including processing payments and balance sheet reconciliation of related accounts.
• Support the Assistant EMEA Controller with merger, acquisition & disposal projects and legal entity restructuring projects impacting the region.
• Support process improvement projects, identifying and implementing best practice processes across the region.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably in Public Accounting, including a thorough understanding of IFRS and accounting standards generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP).
• ACA / CPA / CA / ACCA or equivalent certification.
• Good understanding of general tax accounting and local tax regimes.
• Experience in financial statement preparation under IFRS.
• Strong problem-solving ability and results-oriented.
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Attention to details.
• Strong desire to exceed expectations.
• Proficiency in English.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Maltese.
• Experience in financial statement preparation under US GAAP.
• Systems-savvy and experienced in Oracle, Alteryx, Tableau.
• Bachelor’s degree in public accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Good understanding of general tax accounting and local tax regimes.
• Experience in treasury functions including managing loan portfolios.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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