Rossella Farrugia
Fgura
Summary
Over 8 years of experience working in the Finance section. I am a dedicated, organized and methodical individual. I am reliable and dependable and often seek new responsibilities. I have great interpersonal skills and am very good team player, whilst also very keen to learn and develop new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Officer
ARPA (Paying Agency)
Luqa
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained records of all tasks completed by the project team.
- Monitored and tracked progress of assigned projects to ensure deadlines are met.
- Assisted in developing project plans, timelines and budgets for projects.
- Reviewed contracts related to assigned projects; ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Initiated contact with external partners or vendors to address any issues that arise during the course of a project.
- Provided administrative support to the project team by scheduling meetings, organizing documents, preparing presentations, taking meeting minutes and following up on action items.
- Updated management on current status of ongoing projects.
- Supported meetings and project updates by collecting, arranging and distributing supporting materials.
Senior Finance Officer
Arts Council Malta
Mriehel
04.2017 - 05.2025
- Vetting of new suppliers and make sure their details our inputted according on SAGE
- Verification and processing of invoices and purchase orders, making sure all transactions comply with all the policies and procedures as Government's Financial regulations
- Process of monthly payment run for suppliers' invoices
- Preparation and processing of SWIFT payments
- Assisting in the preparation of the council's payroll
- Provide supervision to staff members performing duties under my responsibility
- Oversee that an excellent filing system for all financial documents is maintained
- Oversee that all payments are successfully processed and forwarded to the respectful supplier
- Oversee that strict deadlines are adhered to
- Assisting Financial Controller in other duties ancillary to the above, as may be required from time to time, such as issuing of reports from SAGE.
Cashier
Busy Bee Ltd
Fgura
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Cinema Supervisor
Gallerija Cinema
Fgura
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Trained new employees on proper theater procedures.
- Served as a liaison between management team and cinema staff.
- Processed online ticket orders, refunds, and exchanges as needed.
- Adhered to safety regulations and monitored customer behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of ticket sales and concession orders.
- Managed daily box office operations, including ticket sales and cash handling.
- Ensured the cleanliness of the theater at all times.
- Conducted weekly inventory checks of concessions items.
- Provided guidance to junior staff members when needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Fitness Coach - Part Time
FNX Fitness & Performance
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Coaching Fitness classes
- Personal Training
- Making sure that gym is clean and all equipment is sanitized and put in place.
- Opening and Closing of the gym.
- Handling client payments and client queries.
Accounts Clerk, Corporate Services Directorate
Ministry for Justice, Culture & Local Government
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Inputting of payment vouchers on an excel database
- Inputting of VAT receipts and issue VAT reports
- Taking note of incoming and outgoing mail
- Registering file movements and opening of new files
- Sending invoices to the respective departments for endorsements
- Keeping up to date payments pertaining to Permanent Secretary, Ministry and Parliamentary Secretariat
- Checking servizz.gov for any online complaints or request for information
- Member on Boards for Tenders
- Assisting Senior Manager in Procurement such as quotations, emails and other necessities to match deadlines
- Issuing of fuel chits and fuel reports
- Coordination of communication with any respective departments that are requested by the Finance Assistant Director, such as contacting Transport Malta to change any details on logbooks
- Renew car licenses
- Reporting related to Accounting Date and Statistics with various departments both on an inter and intra ministerial basis
- Organise and provide support to Disposal Boards
- EPPS role in Tendering process and approvals
- Verification, processing, data entry of invoices, payments and purchase orders. Ensuring that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures in accordance to Government's financial regulations
- Oversee that a proper filing system is maintained for all financial documents
- Assist in compiling data for PQs and preparing draft replies
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Director Corporate Services
Secretary
Ministry for Justice, Culture & Local Government
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Day to day clerical duties such as emails and telephone calls
- Secretarial duties on Boards and Committees within the Ministry - Taking minutes and circulation of minutes
- Member on Tender Committees appointed by the Ministry
- Other assigned duties by the Office of the Permanent Secretary
- Assisting the Assistant Director as necessary
Accounts Support Officer
Arts Council Malta
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Assisting the Director General
- Organise meetings for the Director General
Payroll Clerk
G4S/Mater Dei Hospital
09.2011 - 02.2014
- Handling telephone calls and dealing with queries
- Inputting and working out of 'Change of Duties', Time in Lieu and Overtime calculations for all the hospital departments
- Oversee the process of the handing in of sick leave certificates and attendance sheets in time to be up to date with the salaries schedule
- Working out and calculating all the necessary deductions and refunds as necessary and keeping up to date all vacational leave records
Education
Certificate in Fitness Instruction - Gym
Zebbug, Malta02.2020
Certificate in Personal Training -
Denia, Spain10.2018
Certificate in Business Administration Level 1 -
MCAST
05.2011
MATSEC - Physics, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, French, Italian, Maltese, Computer Studies
Immaculate Conception High School
01.2009
Basic Accounting Principles -
Institute for the Public Services & Business Leaders
Advanced Personal Trainer Diploma -
European Personal Training Institute (EPTI)
VTCT Diploma Level 3 in Professional Make-Up Artistry -
Beauty Emporium Academy
1st Year BTEC National Diploma in IT -
MCAST
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Management (Currently Enrolled)
Online Business School / University of Arden
United KingdomSkills
- In 2023 I joined the renowned Kinetic Dance Academy and started learning two dance disciplines I am currently learning the discipline of Advanced Hip-Hop, and the discipline of Modern Jazz Intermediate I have been in the Fitness industry for over 10 years - I'm also a qualified Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer
Languages
Maltese, English, C2, C1, C2, C1, C2, Italian, A2, A2, A2, A2, A2
Hobbies and Interests
- Dance
- Fitness Enthusiast
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/12/92
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Maltese
Affiliations
- Fitness enthusiast
- Dancer Hip Hop Advanced level
- Dancer Modern Jazz Intermediate level
Languages
Maltese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Korean
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Diploma in Make Up Artistry
- Advanced Diploma in Personal Training
Timeline
Assistant Project Officer
ARPA (Paying Agency)
06.2025 - Current
Cashier
Busy Bee Ltd
01.2025 - 04.2025
Cinema Supervisor
Gallerija Cinema
01.2025 - 04.2025
Fitness Coach - Part Time
FNX Fitness & Performance
08.2021 - 10.2021
Senior Finance Officer
Arts Council Malta
04.2017 - 05.2025
Accounts Clerk, Corporate Services Directorate
Ministry for Justice, Culture & Local Government
03.2015 - 03.2017
Secretary
Ministry for Justice, Culture & Local Government
09.2014 - 03.2015
Accounts Support Officer
Arts Council Malta
02.2014 - 09.2014
Payroll Clerk
G4S/Mater Dei Hospital
09.2011 - 02.2014
Certificate in Fitness Instruction - Gym
Certificate in Personal Training -
Certificate in Business Administration Level 1 -
MCAST
MATSEC - Physics, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, French, Italian, Maltese, Computer Studies
Immaculate Conception High School
Basic Accounting Principles -
Institute for the Public Services & Business Leaders
Advanced Personal Trainer Diploma -
European Personal Training Institute (EPTI)
VTCT Diploma Level 3 in Professional Make-Up Artistry -
Beauty Emporium Academy
1st Year BTEC National Diploma in IT -
MCAST
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Management (Currently Enrolled)
Online Business School / University of Arden
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