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Ina Vella

Ina Vella

Head Of Accounts
Fgura

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Accountant

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: Fgura, MT
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceWork from home optionHealthcare benefits

Summary

Qualified Accountant and Auditor experienced in managing accounting operations and financial reporting. Led teams to improve financial processes and enhance accuracy in reporting, showcasing expertise in budgeting and compliance while ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Accounting

SG Malta Limited
05.2014 - Current
  • Preparing Financial Statements
  • Reviewing work for colleagues and aiding as well as giving feedback on areas of improvement
  • Ensured timely submission of VAT Returns to avoid penalties.
  • Managed month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations with strong accuracy.
  • Reviewed financial statements, balance sheet schedules, and variance analysis for reporting consistency.
  • Supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities across accounting operations.
  • Coordinated audit requests, supporting schedules, and documentation for internal and external reviews.
  • Strengthened compliance with tax filings, statutory reporting, and finance control procedures.
  • Improved process efficiency by streamlining reconciliations, approvals, and reporting workflows.
  • Mentored accounting staff on policies, deadlines, and accurate ledger maintenance.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
  • Processed payroll including Jobsplus applications and tax forms. – including and not limited to Jobsplus and Tax forms. Experience and training as well by Shireburn
  • Ad-hoc specific reporting
  • Experience in Auditing for Small Companies
  • Created specific reports to address unique financial inquiries.
  • Performed auditing for small companies to ensure adherence to regulations and financial integrity
  • Experience working with Sage, Xero and other accounting and payroll software

Associate

MGI Malta
08.2013 - 04.2014
  • Ensured compliance by preparing and filing VAT returns
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Compiled periodic management accounts, providing timely insights for financial decision-making
  • Prepared accounting schedules for VAT, debtors, creditors, and payroll reconciliations, supporting accurate financial reporting
  • Managed payroll calculations and distribution for staff
  • Prepared financial statements up to audit stage, ensuring completeness and accuracy for auditor review
  • Managed client correspondence and resolved routine queries with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Prepared reports, presentations, and supporting documents for internal and external reviews.

Accounts clerk

MamoTCV Advocates
06.2010 - 07.2013
  • Issued invoices and receipts to ensure timely payments
  • Reconciling and Managing Petty Cash
  • VAT and Re-cap Statements
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of all accounts to maintain accuracy
  • Prepared accounts up to trial balance stage for financial reporting
  • Processed invoices, receipts, and payment entries while maintaining consistent ledger accuracy.
  • Reconciled client accounts and resolved discrepancies with accurate supporting documentation.

Education

CPA, PCA - Full ACCA Qualification,

Richard Clarke Academy
01-2018

Accounting and Finance

MCAST- Business And Commerce Junior College
06-2007

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Margaret Mortimer, Girl's Junior Lyceum, St Lucija
06-2002

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial analysis

Bookkeeping

Journal entries

Microsoft applications expertise

Leadership Development

Mother tongue(s): Maltese and English

Financial reporting

Bank reconciliation

AP and AR management

Account reconciliation

Audits

General ledger accounting

Bank account reconciliations

Month-end reporting

Closing procedures

Staff training and development

Profit and loss monitoring

Software

Xero, Shireburn, Quickbooks, Sage

Timeline

Head of Accounting

SG Malta Limited
05.2014 - Current

Associate

MGI Malta
08.2013 - 04.2014

Accounts clerk

MamoTCV Advocates
06.2010 - 07.2013

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Margaret Mortimer, Girl's Junior Lyceum, St Lucija

CPA, PCA - Full ACCA Qualification,

Richard Clarke Academy

Accounting and Finance

MCAST- Business And Commerce Junior College

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 1991-09-04
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Maltese
  • Driving License: License B
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