MARTINA ZAMMIT
Certified Public Accountant
Zebbug
Summary
Serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Evolve Limited, responsible for steering financial strategy and operations to ensure sustainable growth and financial stability. Works closely with the board of directors to drive strategic initiatives and enhance overall business performance.
In addition to the CFO role, providing freelance accounting and tax advisory services to a diverse client portfolio. This work applies financial expertise to optimize financial management and tax strategies for businesses and individuals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Evolve Ltd.
7 2021 - Current
- Performing risk management by analyzing the organization's liabilities and investments
- Deciding on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
- Controlling and evaluating the organization's fundraising plans and capital structure
- Ensuring cash flow is appropriate for the organization's operations
- Supervising all finance personnel
- Managing vendor and client relationships
- Preparing reliable current and forecasting reports
- Setting up a new ERP system and overseeing the company's same system
- Ensuring compliance with the law and company's policies
- Partnered with executive leadership and board to guide strategy and growth
- Recruited qualified, financially-savvy personnel to address and streamline operational roadblocks
- Evaluated operational metrics and spearheaded process improvements to increase productivity and reduce expenses
- Reviewed operational records and forecasted trends to successfully manage both income and expenses
- Collaborated with board members, senior executives and industry partners to revitalize operations and achieve ambitious short- and long-term targets
- Prepared budgets for approval and presented documentation to board members.
Freelance Accountant and Tax Advisor
A Squared Malta
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared and analysed financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for a diverse client base.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and provided insights on financial performance.
- Provided comprehensive tax planning and advisory services, minimizing tax liabilities and ensuring compliance with local tax laws.
- Prepared and filed individual and corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Managed full-cycle bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
- Processed payroll, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, and handled payroll tax filings.
- Maintained strong client relationships by providing personalized financial advice, tailored to individual business needs.
- Conducted regular financial reviews and presented findings to clients, offering strategic recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.:
- Assisted clients during external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations to auditors.
- Developed and monitored budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations for cost control.
- Utilized accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Odoo, Dynamics 365) for efficient financial management and reporting.
- Advised small businesses and individuals on financial strategies, business planning, and risk management.
- Assisted startups with initial financial setup, including entity formation, accounting system implementation, and tax registration.
Company Secretary
Evolve Management Limited and Its Subsidiaries
02.2022 - Current
- Ensuring company compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining statutory registers, and advising the Board on governance best practices.
- Organizing and preparing agendas, papers, and minutes for Board meetings, and AGMs; following up on action points.
- Preparing and filing statutory documents with relevant authorities, including annual returns, BO Forms, and changes in company structure.
- Managing communication with shareholders, including distributing notices, handling inquiries, and coordinating dividend payments.
- Maintaining accurate company records, including minutes, resolutions, and statutory registers, and ensuring secure document storage.
- Acting as the liaison between the company, regulators, auditors, and legal advisors, fostering strong relationships.
Financial Controller
Evolve Ltd.
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed daily tasks and sought opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Helped team complete assignments to meet goals
- Educated staff members on budgeting protocols and the most successful approaches for effective financial management
- Coordinated the efficient and accurate financial planning for expected business changes, including program initiatives, project and capital improvements
- Provided forecasts and predictive analysis to determine budget accuracy
- Created and maintained annual budgets based on historical data and anticipated growth and decline
- Advised management on successful strategies to achieve the short- and long-term objectives of each business segment
- Assessed departmental needs across organization to develop spending controls
- Supported accounting staff in meeting departmental goals through day-to-day guidance and leadership
- Verified corporate balance sheet and drafted reconciliation reports
- Scheduled and coordinated tax audits with external accountants
- Administered payroll, verifying legal compliance and other activities.
Senior Tax Consultant
RSM Malta
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Exactly followed form instructions and the applicable tax tables to produce clean, accurate documentation for state and federal taxes
- Calculated the exact taxes owed to avoid errors on client returns
- Prepared and reviewed simple and complex tax returns on behalf of individual and small business clients
- Performed tax research and kept abreast of tax legislative changes affecting companies and individuals
- Obtained detailed information from clients outlining their taxable income and deductible expenses
- Investigated unique tax issues and implemented strategic approaches to provide the maximum benefit to each client
- Used every legal and appropriate adjustment, deduction and credit to keep each client's tax liabilities at the minimum possible level
- Verified the form totals carefully to locate and resolve mathematical, procedural and data entry errors
- Supervised several associate staff members on large and complex engagements.
Grocery Store Owner
Self-Employed
01.2008 - 07.2009
- Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws such as Tax Returns, VAT returns and FSS
- Calculated figures such as discounts, percentage allocations and credits
- Completed monthly, quarterly and annual bank reconciliations
- Managed inventory to achieve targeted gross profit margin
- Emphasized fast, friendly customer service
- Gave every customer immediate and undivided attention.
Office Administrator
Evolve Ltd.
09.2005 - 12.2007
- Drafted documents, correspondence and reports using MS Office Suite tools
- Answered questions and provided customers with pricing information
- Handled customer billing cycle, invoicing and past-due notices to improve cash flow
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents
- Managed daily office operations.
Education
Professional Certificate in Taxation: Local And International Taxation -
Malta Institute of Taxation
Attard, Malta 10.2019 - 10.2019
ACCA Qualification - Accounting
Richard Clarke Academy
Gwardamangia, Malta 10.2011 - 12.2017
GCSE A-Level -
Malta
06.2007 - 06.2007
GCSE O-Level -
Malta
06.2004 - 06.2004
ECDL -
All Modules Passed
Malta 06.2002 -
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Financial management
- Business planning and development
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Financial leadership
Languages
English, Fluent
Proficient
C2
Maltese, Native
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Freelance Accountant and Tax Advisor
A Squared Malta
01.2023 - Current
Company Secretary
Evolve Management Limited and Its Subsidiaries
02.2022 - Current
Professional Certificate in Taxation: Local And International Taxation -
Malta Institute of Taxation
10.2019 - 10.2019
Financial Controller
Evolve Ltd.
09.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Tax Consultant
RSM Malta
06.2017 - 09.2019
ACCA Qualification - Accounting
Richard Clarke Academy
10.2011 - 12.2017
Grocery Store Owner
Self-Employed
01.2008 - 07.2009
GCSE A-Level -
Malta
06.2007 - 06.2007
Office Administrator
Evolve Ltd.
09.2005 - 12.2007
GCSE O-Level -
Malta
06.2004 - 06.2004
ECDL -
All Modules Passed
06.2002 -
Chief Financial Officer
Evolve Ltd.
7 2021 - Current
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