Chrystalla Pallari

Chrystalla Pallari ___________________________________________________________________ PERSONAL INFORMATION Cyprus, Mobile No.: - email:-Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrystalla-pallari-fcca EDUCATION 1994 – 1998 Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom; Honours Degree of Batchelor of Arts in Accounting & Finance and Business Administration & Management 1994 – 1995 Foundation Year PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March 2010 – 10th Oct 2018 G. Leontiou LLC (law firm) – Financial Controller Oct 2007 – Febr 2010 FRS Audit Services Ltd – Office Manager Nov 2006 – Jun 2007 Ernst & Young – Accountant/Auditor -Business Services Group Dpt Jul 2005 – Nov 2006 Horwath P. Kalopetrides – Audit Manager Jan 2004 – Dec 2004 J&T Financial Services – Accountant May 2002 – Dec 2003 H.S. Data Ltd Sales and Marketing Administrator Apr 2000 – Oct 2001 Mega Securities Ltd - Corporate Finance Apr 1999 – Jan 2000 Severis & Athienitis F. S. (Limassol) Ltd - Corporate Finance Other Education / Qualifications (Memberships, Certificates of attendance) Sept 2021 Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA): Certificate in Vocational Training Cyprus and European Qualifications Framework (CYQF/EQF5) Febr – March 2021 Salto Training/European Solidarity Corps: Youthpass Certificate Nov – Dec 2020 European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF): ´Practitioner Certificate in General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) [EXIN Privacy & Data Protection] Febr - May 2020 ATI Aviation&Tourism Inst: Certificate in the programme “Train the Trainer” Nov 2019 Bluesky International: Foundation Level Participation Certificate in The Coaching|Mentoring Programme [a European Quality Award (EQA) accredited programme recognised by The European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)] July 2019 Global Academy of Coaching in collaboration with The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC): Certificate in Mentoring 12 Febr 2007 Membership Awarded by ICPAC Jan 2002 – June 2004 Completion of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) studies/exams; Membership awarded on 31 March, 2006 and Fellowship on 31 March, 2011. Skills, Emotional Intelligence Abilities and Soft Skills such as: Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting (IFRSs, GAAP) Financial and excellent numeracy skills with focus on detail Computer proficiency: Caseware, Quickbooks, eSoft, Panorama Proficient in Microsoft office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Sheets Self-motivated, Analytical thinking, use of evaluation techniques and investigative manner Management, leadership, mentoring, coaching, supervising, monitoring and problem solving skills Excellent communication and interactive skills; use of Communication platforms (Zoom, Teams) Excellent Organisational, planning, teamwork, educational, presentation and digital skills Interpersonal relationships, active listening and observation spirit and resilience skills Learning to learn skills and an ongoing professional development drive Interests: physical activities such as walking, hiking, cycling and running. Languages: Greek (mother tongue). English (speak and write fluently) German (fair) Profile/ Character and skills profile: Experienced accounting and auditing professional with a demonstrated history of the smooth running of finance departments in small size organisations and providing financial support to corporate clients, achieved through the training, building and development of dedicated, high performing teams. Skilled in technical accounting, compliance to financial regulations. With demonstrated management and leadership qualities, communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities, technology and analytical abilities, coaching/mentoring skills, resilience, active listening, working under pressure, attention to detail and professional development drive. * Responsible for ensuring: • Compliance of the reported results to the accounting standards (IFRSs) and Cyprus relevant legislation (https://www.iasplus.com/en/jurisdictions/europe/cyprus); • The periodic production of financial reports. • That a system of accounting records and set of controls and budgets are in place. • With technical and interpersonal leadership responsibilities (answering technical accounting questions and delegation of duties). • Managing relationships with stakeholders (provision of financial support to corporate clients). 01/03/2010 – 10/10/2018 G. Leontiou LLC (Law firm) – Financial controller (Corporate support, Tax consultant) Responsibilities/Duties: Nicosia Financial and Management functions Management of Accounting Team • Leading by example (encouraging work/life balance, fostering teamwork), Utilizing interpersonal and communication skills to lead and encourage others, and demonstrating honesty/integrity. • Delegation of tasks, training, coordination, monitoring, supervision, mentoring and coaching of two to three employees in connection with the accounting and other office functions (use of Esoft and Quickbooks accounting software packages) • Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with employees. • Overseeing internal, external and regulatory audit processes. • Ensuring that within the team employees establish and maintain collaborative relationships. • Ensuring that awareness is created with employees of the business objectives/goals/expectations through regular ongoing communication, recognizing performance and differentiating top performers), and advocating sound financial decision making. • Participating in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed. • Encouraging employee feedback. Managing Projects/Corporate Clients and Policies Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge Proving Financial Information and Guidance to Others Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals Corporate Management/Administration/Financial support (office and corporate clients) • Dealing with all financial and tax matters. • Voluntary Liquidations. • Payroll. • International and local litigation cases: Assistance and support on the financial aspects. 01/10/2007 – 28/02/2010 FRS Audit Services Ltd – Office Manager Responsibilities/Duties: Financial and Management functions • Same as for G. Leontiou Llc. Limassol Auditing [International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), GAAP] Preparation of financial statements (IFRSs, GAAP) Preparation of tax declaration forms (IR4) 13/11/2006 – 30/06/2007 Ernst & Young – Business Services Group Department Duties: • Accounting (Quickbooks etc). • VAT returns. • Auditing of small trading companies. Nicosia 18/07/2005 – 10/11/2006 Horwath P. Kalopetrides – Audit Manager Duties: • Auditing (IFRSs, GAAP) • Preparation of financial statements (IFRSs, GAAP) • Preparation of tax declaration forms (IR4) Nicosia 15/01/2004 – 15/12/2004 J&T Financial Services (subsidiary of J&T Bank in the Czech and Slovak republic) Accountant Nicosia Duties: • Accounting of international companies registered in countries such as Czechia, United Kingdom and Holland: Collection and storage of Financial information; reconciliation between two sources of financial information, bookkeeping and record keeping (agreements, bank statements etc) using an explicit online accounting program. 03/05/2002 – 31/12/2003 H.S. Data Ltd (Microsoft Gold Partner in Cyprus)– Sales and Marketing Administrator Duties Nicosia • Organising and assisting the sales team in the preparation of proposals submitted to the Cyprus government and the biggest banks in Cyprus. • Dealing with all marketing issues. 03/04/2000 – 31/10/2001 Mega Securities Ltd – Corporate Finance Nicosia Duties • Writing prospectuses, coordinating and monitoring the procedure for the listing of companies at the Cyprus Stock Exchange. • Communicating any new legislation relating to the operations of the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission. • Assisting also the Financial Analysis Department with the preparation of various reports in connection with companies listed at the C.S.E. 01/04/1999 – 31/01/2000 Severis&Athienitis F. S. (Limassol) Ltd – Corporate Finance; Office Manager - Limassol Duties: • Forecasting, Equity valuation and share price calculation; • Writing of prospectuses. • Dealing with all issues concerned with the listing of companies at the C.S.E. • Dealing with all issues in connection with running the Limassol office in my capacity as Office Manager.