Jennifer Vassallo
Principal Statistician
Swieqi
Summary
With 20+ years of national accounting experience, I possess in-depth knowledge in all facets of the field. My skills include effectively managing projects and fostering collaboration across departments. Mentoring and supporting colleagues has been a source of pride, as I believe in the power of knowledge sharing and a team-oriented mindset for collective success. Committed to continuous learning, I am dedicated to meeting stakeholders' expectations while upholding the integrity of official statistics production.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
National Statistics Office
Methodology and Quality
10.2024 - Current
- Entrusted as coordinator of Employment Statistics Coherence project
National Statistics Office
National Accounts Production
01.2010 - 09.2024
Key Responsibilities and Achievements
- Led the compilation of the Supply and Use and Input-Output Table system
- Assisted in the audit of quarterly GDP releases, verifying data integrity and ensuring consistency, accuracy and timely submission to Eurostat
- Produced Malta’s first official Input-Output Tables in line with the 2010 European System of Accounts.
- Led the integration of Census and Population & Housing data into national accounts, improving estimates for real estate activities and gross capital formation in dwellings.
- Contributed to the Tourism Satellite Accounts Pilot Project, enhancing sectoral economic analysis.
- Assisted in coordinating the 2024 benchmark revision, integrating Infostat into national accounts and supporting GDP balancing in volume terms.
- Compiled and coordinated Chapter 3 and Chapter 6 of the 2015 Gross National Income Inventory, ensuring compliance with EU reporting standards.
- Actively participated in the GNI verification process, providing clarification and addressing GNI reservations and action points as required.
- Audited large datasets to identify inconsistencies, cross-checking data sources such as:
Structural Business Statistics Survey
INTRASTAT trade data
Balance of Payments data on trade in services
Household Budgetary Survey
- Conducted regular training workshops for new staff members, fostering knowledge transfer within the National Accounts Unit.
- Calculated the weighted average VAT rate, essential for determining Malta’s VAT contribution to the EU Own Resources system.
- Designed and implemented economic accounts for industries including wholesale & retail, hospitality, real estate, and business services, transitioning from the UK system to the European System of Accounts.
- Aligned imputed rentals of housing calculations with EU accounting standards.
- Delivered Macroeconomics training courses for external stakeholders on behalf of the National Statistics Office.
- Represented Malta in various national accounts related working groups
Education
Master of Arts (M.A) - Economics
University of Malta
01.2000 - 01.2002
B.Comm (Honours) - Economics
University of Malta
01.1996 - 01.1999
B.Comm - Economics, Banking and Finance
University of Malta
Skills
Advanced Knowledge of R
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Strong analytical skills
Passion for working with data
Key Competencies
Adept at interpreting macroeconomic data and ensuring accuracy and plausibility in the compilation of GDP and GNI
Well-versed in statistical frameworks such as ESA and the System of National Accounts (SNA)
Proficient in economic data validation and reporting
Skilled in optimizing statistical workflows and data quality assurance
Strong interpersonal skills, fostering productive relationships and teamwork
Experienced in stakeholder engagement, collaborating effectively with diverse data providers and institutions
Seminars and Publications
Speaker: Supply, Use and Input-Output Tables Seminar, National Statistics Office, Malta, (2016)
Report contribution: Supply, Use and Input-Output Tables 2010 (NSO publication)
Publication: Consumption Expenditure in Malta: Behavioural Trends during the 1990s, Jennifer Cassar, Gordon Cordina, Bank of Valletta Review, No.23 (Spring 2001)
Certification
Advanced training in R software
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/29/78
Timeline
National Statistics Office
Methodology and Quality
10.2024 - Current
Advanced training in R software
07-2023
Introductory training in R sofware
05-2023
Advanced analysis of financial statements
11-2019
Elements of management (Intermediate)
04-2019
Seasonal adjustment methods
04-2019
Benchmarking and temporal disaggregation
02-2019
National Statistics Office
National Accounts Production
01.2010 - 09.2024
Supply and Use Tables
03-2003
The European System of Accounts (ESA 95) - Sector Accounts
03-2002
The European System of Accounts (ESA 95) - Goods and Services
03-2001
Master of Arts (M.A) - Economics
University of Malta
01.2000 - 01.2002
B.Comm (Honours) - Economics
University of Malta
01.1996 - 01.1999
B.Comm - Economics, Banking and Finance
University of Malta
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