Starting a career in finance is one thing. Knowing which skills will help you take on more responsibility and progress into a senior role is another. To understand what employers value most, Konnekt analysed more than 2,000 job advertisements published on jobsinmalta.com during 2025. The findings reveal the qualifications, technical capabilities, regulatory knowledge and workplace…

Malta finance employers look for eight key qualities: integrity, technical skills (like Excel and ERP), problem-solving, communication, adaptability, flexibility, conscientiousness, and commercial awareness. Technical accuracy is the baseline, not what sets you apart. Candidates who make the shortlist can show sound judgement, tell compelling stories with numbers, and work well across teams. The importance of…

Finance and accounting careers in Malta are now more than just a straight climb from trainee to CFO. They offer a web of paths in accounting, audit, fund accounting, tax, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and commercial advisory roles. These paths include opportunities in the Big 4, corporate service providers, in-house teams and the iGaming…

To transition from a traditional accounting role to a strategic finance business partner, you must learn how to explain finance to non-finance stakeholders. That means dropping the technical jargon – accruals, EBITDA, and variance analysis – and telling the story behind the numbers in a commercial way. Mastering this skill helps you communicate better, align…

When you start out in finance, the career path can seem straightforward: you need to master the technical skills, balance the books, and get every detail right. However, as you progress in your career, you quickly discover that the skills that get you hired are not necessarily the ones that get you promoted, or those…

If you’re planning your next move, understanding the modern finance and accounting career paths matters more than ever. The old step-by-step climb from accounting trainee to manager to CFO has evolved into a wider network of roles and specialisations. Today, these career paths develop through your skills, focus, and the choices you make, not just…

Even if you’re not actively looking for a new role, you’ve probably caught yourself wondering: “Am I being paid fairly for what I do?” This question often comes up after another demanding month-end close, or when a colleague mentions a pay rise. You might even find yourself checking LinkedIn or job boards to see what…