Finance Officer

Job Title: Finance Officer – Salvo Grima Duty Free Algeria

Location: Algiers (with frequent travel to other locations within Algeria)

Languages: Fluent English, French & Arabic

About Us:

Salvo Grima Group operates in eight countries in Europe and Africa, specialising in international trade and travel retail. We supply and operate several Travel Retail Duty-Free outlets at airports and cruise ports across the Mediterranean region, including airports in Algiers and Oran. Our product range includes skincare, tobaccos, liquors, and more.

Role Summary:

The Finance Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of our duty-free shop. This position will oversee basic finance and accounting tasks, manage our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, handle purchase invoices, and ensure the general efficiency of our daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

· Record and maintain financial transactions such as invoices, payments, and expenses;

· Perform reconciliations of financial records, including bank accounts and cash balances;

· Work with auditors, providing required documentation and support;

· Oversee vendor relationships and ensure timely processing of payments;

· Manage the entire accounts receivable process, including payments, invoicing, debtor control, and follow-up of overdue receivable;

· Assist the Finance Manager/Head of Finance in preparing monthly closings;

· Reconcile daily cash sales and deposit reports.

· Issuance of VAT report

· Vendor statement reconciliation and preparation of payments

· Regularly update and maintain data in the ERP system such as product pricing, vendor details, and other relevant data.

· Regularly liaise with the management team in Malta to provide updates and address concerns.

· Continually seek opportunities to improve processes and implement best practices.

· Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and duty free shop standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the retail or duty free industry.

· Fluency in English, French and Arabic is essential for this role;

• Proficiency in using ERP systems;
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong project management, budget management, and negotiation skills.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• A rewarding career with ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a fast-growing organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and travel disturbance allowance.