Financial Controller - Fintech

About the role

Sliema Fintech Solutions Ltd is a Malta-based fintech company servicing European payment rails and digital financial services. The finance team is compact and collaborative, supporting operations, compliance and investor reporting across multiple legal entities.

As Financial Controller you will own month-end close, statutory reporting, budgeting and cash-flow forecasting while improving internal controls and financial systems. You will line-manage a small accounts team and work closely with operations, compliance and the founders to translate financial data into clear business insights.

This is a high-impact role suited to someone who enjoys variety — from reconciliations and audit coordination to financial modelling and process improvement. The position offers exposure to cross-border payments, opportunities to influence systems selection (ERP/BI) and a hybrid work pattern with core office days in Sliema.

About Sliema Fintech Solutions Ltd

Sliema Fintech Solutions Ltd is a privately owned fintech firm focused on payments processing and digital wallet services across the EU. Headquartered in Sliema, the company combines technical teams and regulated operations to support business customers and partners across the region.

What you can expect

• Hybrid working (office hub in Sliema)
• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Clear progression to Head of Finance for strong performers
• Training allowance and conference support

Key responsibilities

• Lead month-end close processes, prepare consolidated management accounts and commentary for the executive team.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate with external auditors for annual audits.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital and treasury operations across entities.
• Oversee VAT, payroll and tax compliance in coordination with external advisors.
• Implement and maintain internal controls, accounting policies and SOX-lite procedures suitable for a regulated fintech environment.
• Line-manage and develop a small accounting team; allocate tasks and review deliverables.
• Support budgeting, monthly forecasting and long-range financial modelling for product and commercial planning.
• Drive improvements in finance systems (ERP, reporting tools) and automations to increase efficiency.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 3–4 years' experience in a senior accounting/controller role; fintech, payments or financial services experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS), month-end close and statutory reporting experience.
• Proven experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Xero, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing a small finance team and coordinating external auditors and advisors.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal); Maltese language skills are beneficial but not essential.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Malta.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short cover note explaining your relevant experience and notice period to [email protected]. Indicate ‘Financial Controller - Fintech’ in the email subject.