Michael Gresta
Address: ** **** ***-******,*****, Malta Tel: +356-******** E-mail: *************@*****.*** Skype: Gresta Michael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gresta-85a515175/ EDUCATION
2015 - 2019 SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME Rome, Italy Master’s degree in Business Administration
2008 - 2015 UNIVERSITY OF CATANIA Catania, Italy
Bachelor’s degree in Economy and Management of Tourism Enterprises EXPERIENCE
2021 - 2021 FRANK SALT REAL ESTATE St Julians, Malta
(1 year) Assistant Accountant
• AML/CFT Business Risk Assessment
• CIP/Counterparty Identification Programme
• AML/CFT Policy and Procedures Manual
• Responsible for monthly account reconciliations including bank, payables and receivables
• Responsible for the month closing, working closely with and supports the actions of the department’s Supervisors
• Provides accurate and timely financial and management reports
• Monitors, evaluates, verifies departments expenses and reconciles with accounting records
• Maintain financial records including processing of invoices and payments
• Executing daily bank transfers and payments
• Accounting of other transaction relating the local expenses
• Reconcile intercompany transaction and balances
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements reconciliation
• Responsible for chasing management on the invoice approval process and follow up on collections
• Handling requests and queries which may arise from clients and/or internal staff members
• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Maintaining a structured filing system for all documents and maintaining corporate documents up to date
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws 2016 - 2020 PANACEA SOC. COP. Catania, Italy
(4 years) Accountant Clerk
• Assisting with quarterly and annual regulatory reporting
• The day-to-day inputting of invoices, payments and cash receipts into the accounting system
• Processing of bank transfers and preparation of electronic payments
• Inputting of bank statements and conducting monthly reconciliations
• Issuing of client invoices, assistance in maintaining accounts receivables and revenue related matters
• Assisting with debt control and credit control
• Assistance in the accounts payable and accounts receivable process
• Issuing payments to local and foreign suppliers
• Exchange of payments and set-offs
• Recording of inventory movements
2010 - 2015 RONDEL PESCA S.A.S Catania, Italy
(5 years) Accountant Clerk
• Processing the day-to-day inputting of invoices, payments and cash receipts into the accounting system
• Check received payments, coordinating deposit activities, inputting in systems and allocating funds
• Monitor and follow-up of internal accounts, non-payment, delayed payment and aged debtors
• Deal with customers’ invoice related queries
• Update receivables and payables ledgers
• Processing of bank transfers and preparation of electronic payments
• Monitoring and reconciling clients and suppliers’ balances LANGUAGE
• Italian: Mother Tongue
• English: Proficient
• Spanish: Beginner
SKILLS
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Accounting software: Xero, Focus, Focus 360
• Solid data entry with an ability to identify numerical errors
• Hands-on approach with eye for detail and accuracy
• Aptitude for numbers and ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
• Self-motivated, meticulous and able to work independently
• Commitment to continued learning, remaining well-informed regarding internal and external standards, regulations, and business goals
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with customer-oriented mindset
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
• Reading books, travelling and food
• Sports and wellness: basketball, swimming, yoga and meditation
• Solving Sudoku and puzzles
• Classic music, theatre and arts