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Yanika Galdes

Yanika Galdes

Assistant Financial Controller
Marsaskala

Summary

Hardworking with strong organizational skills. Always ready to help the team achieving company goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Assistant Financial Controller

MPI Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in budget reporting, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
  • Compiling of financial reports from different entities and reviewing of management accounts
  • Preparing ad hoc reports for management and commercial teams.
  • Working closely with Group CFO and manager on implementing proper control functions, and gathering data on effectiveness of internal control.

Shop Assistant

Lidl
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Maintained a clean and organized shop.
  • Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues during peak periods or staff shortages.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve overall store goals and objectives.
  • Managed product displays, showcasing new arrivals or bestsellers for increased visibility and sales opportunities.
  • Assisted customers in locating items, ensuring positive shopping experience.
  • Developed strong product knowledge, effectively educating customers on features and benefits.

Invoice Processing and Rates Control Team Leader

FTIAS
06.2019 - 11.2021
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
  • Schedule tasks and co-ordinate / assigns tasks to employees
  • Review leave planners and authorize or decline leave requests based on departmental needs and requirements.
  • Co-ordinate overtime when required.
  • Review department Time Sheets.
  • Liaise with department Manager and Senior Manager on operational aspects relating to work undertaken, and for possible support on arising issues.
  • Monitor performance reports and communicate performance outcomes to departmental employees as relevant.
  • Ensure that communications are carried out in timely and effective manner, to both superiors and team members
  • Make sure that all deadlines and targets are adhered to as required
  • Review instances in which performance results are not being achieved, and liaise with technical administrators or trainers to review possible shortcomings from the knowledge base.
  • Lead by setting a good example
  • Responsible for overseeing on-the-job training for team members

Invoice Processing and Rates Control Officer

FTIAS
03.2017 - 06.2019

Supplier Invoice Processing Officer

  • Assist junior staff on daily tasks
  • Distributing invoices to junior staff members
  • Delivering training and give feedback
  • Keeping in-house applications up-to-date
  • Keeping manuals up-to-date

Rates Control Officer

  • Inputting and adjusting hotel contracts in the reservation system
  • Inputting of special offers in the reservation system
  • Communicating with respective Product Managers

Account Technician

FTIAS
07.2014 - 03.2017
  • Reviewing invoices featuring demands from various suppliers
  • Processing of invoices including moves of clients from originally selected hotels and destinations to newly identified ones
  • Inputting special offers rates in the system and communicating with respective Product Managers
  • Communicating with internal stakeholders via e-mail and various other systems in order to obtain the necessary information to resolve outstanding issues

Data Processing Clerk

FTIAS
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve deadlines and maintain high-performance standards.
  • Reduced errors with meticulous attention to detail during data entry and verification processes.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental policies, promoting productivity and accuracy in data processing operations.

Deli Counter Assistant

Zammit And Pace Ltd.
11.2010 - 07.2013
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking capabilities by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards in customer service.
  • Adapted quickly during peak hours by prioritizing tasks strategically to accommodate high volumes of customers without compromising quality.
  • Developed rapport with regular customers.
  • Promoted special offers and upsold items effectively, increasing overall revenue.

Shop Assistant

The Convenience Shop
06.2010 - 11.2010
  • Reduced wait times by efficiently processing transactions at the cash register.
  • Managed product displays, showcasing new arrivals or bestsellers for increased visibility and sales opportunities.
  • Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues during peak periods or staff shortages.

Education

Diploma in ACCA - Accounts

PWC
04.2001 -

Level 5 Award in Leadership And Management -

Misco
04.2001 -

O'levels- English, Maltese, Mathematics, Physics - Computer Studies, Business Studies And French

St. Benedicts College
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Statement Reconciliation
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    Software

    Advanced Excel

    SAP accounting system

    Timeline

    Assistant Financial Controller

    MPI Ltd.
    11.2021 - Current

    Shop Assistant

    Lidl
    09.2020 - 04.2023

    Invoice Processing and Rates Control Team Leader

    FTIAS
    06.2019 - 11.2021

    Invoice Processing and Rates Control Officer

    FTIAS
    03.2017 - 06.2019

    Account Technician

    FTIAS
    07.2014 - 03.2017

    Data Processing Clerk

    FTIAS
    07.2013 - 07.2014

    Deli Counter Assistant

    Zammit And Pace Ltd.
    11.2010 - 07.2013

    Shop Assistant

    The Convenience Shop
    06.2010 - 11.2010

    Diploma in ACCA - Accounts

    PWC
    04.2001 -

    Level 5 Award in Leadership And Management -

    Misco
    04.2001 -

    O'levels- English, Maltese, Mathematics, Physics - Computer Studies, Business Studies And French

    St. Benedicts College
    04.2001 -
    Yanika GaldesAssistant Financial Controller