Rebecca Vella
Rabat
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven ability to lead and thrive under pressure. Demonstrates a strong focus on achieving goals, optimizing operational efficiency, and delivering measurable outcomes. Skilled in strategic planning, process improvement, and cultivating a culture of accountability and excellence. Recognized for a strong work ethic and adaptability in consistently meeting evolving organizational demands. Possesses meticulous attention to detail and exceptional analytical abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Programme Manager (EU Funds)
Planning & Priorities Coordination Division
06.2018 - Current
- Successfully managing the projects under my responsibility
- Acting as a point of reference with relevant stakeholders
- Responsible for the implementation and payment processes
- Vetting and compiling grant agreements for each project under my responsibility
- Quarterly planning of expenditure and certification targets
- Guiding both project leaders and other colleagues to prepare the statement of expenditures
- Performing management verification checks in order to claim funds from the European Commission
- Mastering strong analytical skills
- Highly conversant with both National and EU level regulations
- Facilitating and closing both ECA and IAID audits
- Manage and motivate employees to be productive and engaged
- Daily attention for detail to spearhead divisional targets
- Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Strong teamwork & leadership skills in coordinating, and motivating colleagues
- Training and mentoring new recruits for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization
- Creation of training material and delivery of training to external stakeholders
- Participation in various conferences abroad including high level meetings such as the Simplified Cost Option technical working groups and the ESF committees
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by promoting open communication channels for feedback from all levels within the organization
Senior Executive
Jobsplus
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Organising and coordinating external verification checks at the beneficiary premises
- Scrutinizing and ensuring conformity to EU and National regulations vis-à-vis sound accounting practices and EU funding regulations
- Efficiently synchronize both clients and external service providers aiming to facilitate project implementation and procedures
- Leading daily targets
- Training of new recruits
- Coordinating external audits by various entities
Executive
Jobsplus
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance
- Solving complex issues related to interpretation of both National and EU level regulations
- Acting as a main point of reference within the organizatio in order to reach objectives
- Liaising with multiple stakeholders within the process of vetting employment schemes claims by different companies including but not limited to Project leaders, the Managing Authority and other internal and external entities including the DIER, Ministries, Treasury department
- Successfully promoted to Senior Executive
Education
MBA - Executive Masters in Business Administration
Global College Malta
Kalkara 09-2022
Diploma - Diploma in EU Funds Management
Pricewaterhousecoopers
Qormi11-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies (Honours) Degree
University of Malta
Msida 06.2010
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Detail oriented
- Analytical skills
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Goal setting
- Documentation and reporting
- Project management
Other Skills
2019 ACCA ( F1 completed) Fundamentals & Professional modules in Accountancy including practice and work experience, 2015 - MQF level 4 Certificate Introduction to Exercise & Fitness University of Malta, 2013 - Distinction City & Guilts certificate in Sage line 50 level 1 Computerized Accounts, 2013 – Jurisdiction to Maltese Tax lecture – accredited 3 hours of Structured CPE by the Malta Institute of Accountants – Certificate of attendance by Society Education, 2013 - The Tax Treatment of Passive Income lecture – accredited 3 hours of Structured CPE by the Malta Institute of Accountants – Certificate of attendance by Society Education, 2013 – EU Programme Reporting – certificate of completion CDRT, 2013 – Critical Conversations – certificate of attendance Global College, 2011 - Certificate SITHFAB012A Prepare & Serve espresso coffee; attended course & obtained certificate in Australia by the Coffee School Melbourne (SIT 07 – Tourism, Hospitality and Events training package), 2011 – Completed the RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) course in Australia; Certificate approved by the Director of liquor Licensing, Victoria, 2008 - LAMDA Grade 6 (Group Musical Theatre certificate) Distinction, 2007 – Attended & actively participated in a photography workshop organized by the Comma (communication studies student organization; University of Malta), 2005 – Successfully completed a referee course in Basketball and table officiating organized by the MBA (Malta Basketball Association)
Additional Information
During my free time I enjoy writing poetry, Crossfit/Circuit Training, trekking and travelling
Languages
Maltese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Programme Manager (EU Funds)
Planning & Priorities Coordination Division
06.2018 - Current
Senior Executive
Jobsplus
11.2014 - 06.2018
Executive
Jobsplus
08.2011 - 10.2014
MBA - Executive Masters in Business Administration
Global College Malta
Diploma - Diploma in EU Funds Management
Pricewaterhousecoopers
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies (Honours) Degree
University of Malta
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