Tony Attard

My summarized job description consists

· Preparation of periodic VAT returns and other statutory returns of two companies.

· Preparing monthly management Accounts in a timely manner.

· Preparation of financial statements and co -ordination with the External Auditors for the annual statutory Audit.

· Reporting to and assisting the Group`s Head of Finance with Internal contracts, financial analyses and other administrative duties.

· Assisting the Groups` Head of Finance with any ad-hoc requests.

I am responsible for two subsidiaries Companies within the Group of Companies one of which is a service oriented company and repairs and provides maintenance of the Trailers of the main trade of the Group , that is transportation and logistics apart from other clients .It also provides rebuilding of side loaders under the direction of a leading European brand which it represents.

My main achievement with Express Trailers Ltd were changes in the manner Managements Accounts of this Subsidiaries I am responsible of are reported . After analyzing the current chart of accounts in the subsidiary company's software , understanding the structure, accounts , how transactions were categorized and the way the flow of the functions were being accounted for I discussed with Management and developed a new format based on on the the company's needs, designed a new chart of accounts structure. This involved mapping the chart of accounts and categorizing accordingly.

Assist the Commissioner and Directors to regulate the
Voluntary Sector through assessment of annual returns and annual accounts of enrolled voluntary organizations in accordance with
applicable laws for more transparency and accountability of the
Organizations that compose it.

I was an accountant for two years. I was answerable to a CFO and responsible for a staff compliment of five.

· Monthly Management Accounts of two companies .

· Compiling and submission of VAT returns;

· Supervision of Accounts payable and Receivables,

· Reconciliations and Controls,

· Enforcing Financial rules and regulations together with defined codes of practice,

· Developing and maintaining relationship with Group's main suppliers and
other third parties,

Liaising all accounting records and ensuring that financial data give a true and fair view of the financial position.

My main achievement while working with Allied Newspapers was Improving the accuracy of reporting Intra-community transactions in the VAT return.

Accountant

MCE Ltd, Qormi

I spent two years with MCE Ltd running an accounts department of four personnel. I had decided to leave the Company as an opportunity
arose with a larger organization .My tasks and Responsibilities consisted of the following:

• The running of an Accounts Department made up of four staff members and reported to the Board of Directors.
• Monitoring the controls and procedures of the Company
• Preparing periodic management accounts, management reporting, statistical reporting,
• Submission of VAT returns and other legislative returns
• credit control of the Companies' credit customers
• Assisting Auditors in the yearly external audit by preparing working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings,
• Assisting directors in the daily management of the Company's financial program including cash flow, bank negotiations and transactions,
• Organizing payments to creditors
• Organizing the annual Stock taking exercise
• Coordination of the annual Budget
• Reporting of variances between budgeted and actual expenditure.

My main achievements while working with MCE Ltd included

• Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by the board of Directors . Apart from providing the timely, accurate information to management through regular monthly performance reports I included meticulous data analysis by reported monthly expense variances and explanations .Previously the provision of Monthly Management Accounts provision was outsourced to a accountancy service provider.
• Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices and suggestion of incentives.

The Malta Nursing District Association, San Gwann

As the Director of Administration of this Association responsible for Community Nursing throughout the Maltese Islands. I was accountable to the Board of Management in executing the Policy of the Board of Management in respect of the Administration Function, managing all aspects of the accounting Function and preparing the monthly Management Accounts to a Board of Management. Responsibilities and tasks also included the following:

· Implementation of controls on Expenditure

· Drawing up of an annual Budget and monitoring it throughout the year to which it applies.

· Manage and control the operations of the Association other than the nursing function and administer all assets , including the motor vehicles owed by the Association as per contract with Health Authorities

· Fulfillment of the administrative aspect of an agreement with the Government for a service provided by the Organization, an agreement of which I was part of the negotiating team.

· Monthly Payroll . I supervised the Completion of monthly payroll for over 100 employees.

· Apart from forming part of the Negotiation team of the contract with the Ministry of Health I was also responsible for negotiating terms and conditions with Non Government Clients vendors and service providers , securing favorable terms for the company. Un fact I was responsible for the promotion of the membership of the Association and cooperate with the Principle Nursing Officer in fulfilling the aims of the Mission Statement of the Association.

My main achievements with MMDNA

· At my time at MMDNA I modernized the Organization 's software applications of the management of services provided in a way to provide logistics and costing solutions. This lead to improved tracking of services, better resource allocation, streamlined processes, enhanced data analysis capabilities, and ultimately, improved customer satisfaction.

· Improved the accounting system by emphasizing on an accruals based system which provided a more comprehensive view of the Organizations`s financial position.

N.B-Between In 09/11/ 2015 , the business activity of MMDNA was transferred to Health Mark Care Services and I was employed with Health Mark Care Services as a Financial Controller.

Assistant Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assisted the Finance Manager in the preparation of the Organisation Budget.

· Managed and directed accounts clerks.

· Periodic review of the Ledger entries to check accuracy and compliance with Accountancy principles.

· Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of the Financial Accounts and the monthly management Accounts.

· Check the Monthly returns from the overseas offices and draw the attention of the Finance Manager on Budget Variances.

· Supervision of the procedures and workings of the payroll and salaries reconciliation

· Oversee accounts receivable collections from various tourism sectors.

· Recommend and design any necessary procedure, which are conductive to the efficiency of the Finance Department.