Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Matthew Grech

Matthew Grech

Accountant
Santa Venera

Summary

Dynamic accountant with a proven track record at Zampa Partners, excelling in financial accuracy and data analysis. Enhanced reporting efficiency and reduced outstanding receivables through meticulous account reconciliation. Skilled in GAAP and IFRS accounting and adept at fostering collaboration, ensuring timely financial insights for strategic decision-making.

Work History

Accountant

Zampa Partners
04.2024 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
  • Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
  • Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
  • Reduced financial risks by implementing robust internal controls and monitoring mechanisms.

Junior Accountant

Finanzi Services Limited
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
  • Prepared journal entries and entered into system using [Software].
  • Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
  • Assisted in payroll administration by reviewing timesheets, calculating employee paychecks, and processing deductions for taxes or benefits.
  • Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous review and analysis of documents.
  • Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.

Bombardier

Armed Forces of Malta
09.2014 - 01.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Education

Masters - Accounting And Finance

ACCA
12.2023 - 03.2025

ICDL Professional - ICT

ICDL
08-2021

Skills

  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Management accounting
  • Accounts reconciliation processes
  • Data analysis
  • Payroll processing
  • GAAP & IFRS accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Cloud accounting

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to prepare revenue reports for an e-commerce client with multiple VAT liabilities across different jurisdictions.
  • Designed an accounts receivable tracking system for a client managing payments received in cryptocurrencies, enabling more effective and efficient management.
  • Applied a strict and disciplined approach, developed through military experience, to assist the same e-commerce client in recovering thousands in prior-period VAT and ensuring eligibility for all possible future claims.
  • Provided guidance to the same client that led to significant improvements in the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of its financial reporting process.

Software

Xero

Zoho

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