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The auditors will be responsible for:

1. Ensuring that applications and final submissions align with relevant financial incentive guidelines, legal notices, and any State Aid Rules.
2. Verifying the eligibility of claimed expenditures and ensuring the accuracy of the transactional value for actual work on qualifying productions in Malta.
3. Ensuring that the qualifying company (and/or the local registered production service company) has adhered to and complies with transparent and proper accounting and procurement principles supported by meticulous documentation (including and ensuring fiscal validity, signed contracts, proof of payments), and adherence to best practices and ethical standards.
4. Assessing the reasonableness of claimed amounts in proportion to the budget and production size which should be fair, reasonable, and represent value for money.
5. Highlighting any irregularities or potential ‘abuse’ that could lead to fraudulent gain.
6. Conducting audits of film productions following the Malta Film Commissions ‘agreed-upon procedures’ checklist.
7. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and financial regulations as per Malta Film Commissions ‘agreed upon procedure’ guidelines.
8. To present the procedures’ findings and audit report, in the required format.

Requirements:
– Valid license to practice as an auditor in Malta.
– Professional experience in auditing with a proven track record and an understanding of (a) the Film Industry, including standard film production documents; (b) the Malta Film Commission Cash Rebate and all application materials; and (c) the process and application of all the agreed-upon procedures required as part of the final application process (training will be given by MFC and is mandatory to be part of the MFC’s pool of auditors).
– Adequate qualified staff for timely audits, meeting the Malta Film Commission standards and timeframes.
– Must communicate effectively and efficiently with MFC.
– Must exhibit a commitment to professional ethics and maintains a professional demeanour and behavior.
– No conflict-of-interest agreements or disclosures expected.

If you are interested, please send your expression of interest and queries via email to info@screenmalta.com

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In a mailshot sent to crew members listed in Malta’s Film Directory, Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech stated, “We are constantly listening and learning from the experience of local crews, at all levels.”

Furthermore, he added that, “from those conversations it is has become clear that now is the time for a set of clear, enforceable crew guidelines. In a series of listening sessions we wanted to find out what the biggest concerns local crew have about fair treatment. Based directly on what you told us we are now finalising the first-ever crew guidelines. ”

The guidelines are driven by a clear set of objectives:

1.⁠ ⁠Ensure equal treatment between local and international crew on inbound screen productions.
2.⁠ ⁠Educate crew about what they should be entitled to when working on screen productions in Malta.
3.⁠ ⁠Promote equal treatment of crew across all productions shooting on our islands.

“To make those goals a reality, I am delighted to present to you the 10 key pledges that will become the backbone of the first crew guidelines”, concluded Grech.

The pledges are all about delivering fairness at work for all crew.

Feedback may reach us on ofa@screenmalta.com by no later than 31/12/2023.

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