As a professional within CLA Global, I continue to build upon my experience from the merger of CSA Group and KSi Malta. In my role, I specialize in direct taxation, providing expert guidance on restructuring, tax compliance, and strategic advice. I also focus on global mobility solutions for high-net-worth individuals, helping them navigate complex cross-border tax and residency matters.In addition to my technical responsibilities, I am actively engaged in business development, working to generate new opportunities and strengthen existing relationships. My goal is to contribute to the continued growth and success of CLA Global by providing exceptional client services.

I currently head the Direct Tax, Immigration, Corporate and also Liquidation department. I am also the International Liaison Partner within the Group. I also have a keen interest in the Blockchain and Fintech industry where i currently sit as director on 3 of our licensed entities.I also lead the Corporate/ Regulatory department within the Firm.

I assist in providing tax advice to a number of clients and international colleagues within the Nexia network, obtaining tax rulings from the Malta tax authorities, assisting high-net-worth individuals in relocation to Malta, publishing material promoting Malta as a business-friendly jurisdiction, whilst also serving a diverse portfolio of local and international clients in meeting their global tax requirements. I also travel to business conferences abroad with the aim of attracting foreign investment to Malta.

Direct Taxation Manager at the world's fifth largest accounting firm, BDO.Duties include:- Serving a diverse portfolio of local and international clients in meeting their taxation needs; - Providing tax advice to clients and international colleagues within BDO Worldwide;- Travelling on business conferences with the aim of attracting foreign investment to BDO and Malta;- Publishing material promoting Malta as a business-friendly jurisdiction;- Assisting in the preparation of tax returns and reviewing financial statements.

Duties included:- Carrying out assignments in accounting, auditing, taxation, and other related matters as may be required from time to time.- Review working papers for accuracy and completion, financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures, tax returns, and documentation of discussions with clients. - Summarize engagement, make planning points for the next year, prepare management letters, draft reports, and prepare routine client correspondence. - Follow the progress of the engagement, aid in clearing points, and resolve auditing and accounting problems - Providing off-site/on-site support to clients

Duties included:- Managing a department of four personnel on a day to day basis.- Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.- Assisting in the compilation of annual Budgets. - Assisting in the preparation of long term project forecasts.- Reviewing and monitoring of Internal Control Procedures. - Assisting the CFO in the preparation of long term business plans.- Managing payments to contractors working on the MIDI project.- Liaising with Senior Management, Auditors and Regulators.- Analysing financial performance and so contributing to medium and long-term business planning /forecasts

Duties included:- Manage preparation of key financial planning statements and reports, providing structure and guidance to others.- Evaluate post launch financial performance and promote action if variance to targets- Prepare and communicate commercially viable business plans, targets and budgets- Provide support for preparation of business plans and evaluations. Interpret the risk, strategic cost and revenue implications within a business case.- Prepare budgets and forecasts in line with company strategic goals, group requirements and deadlines- Follow company and group strategic guidance- Build relationships with other managers and stakeholders- Keep a helicopter view of the internal/external environment identifying important factors that could impact financial performance.- Analyse and interpret variance from plans, identify and communicate corrective actions resulting from financial analysis.- Review Group KPI reports comparing to local opco performance to that of other group opcos.- Prepare effective commentaries

Duties included:- Maintaining efficient and accurate capital and operations budget plan models for all subsidiary/associated companies of the Group- Conducting feasibility studies on business propositions and/or cost/benefit analysis- Preparation of the yearly Budget- Reforecasting (quarterly) of the Budget- Capex reconciliation to Budget- Hold weekly meetings with head of departments on new business propositions- Assist with the Fraud management system of Melita`s telephony product

Duties included:- Ensuring the integrity and completeness of all ledgers and financial statements- Managing the fixed asset register- Managing accounts payables and receivables- Ensuring transfer pricing policy is correctly implemented- Assisting in the production of monthly management accounts- Participating in budget preparatory work- Liaising with external auditors- Assist in analysis of manufacturing variations- Review of travel expenses and claims as per local policy and also trained new users how to use Concur (travel expenses program)- Carry out a review of Bank reconciliations on a monthly basis- Joined part of the Internal Audit team

Duties included:- Posting of invoices- Bank reconciliations- Preparation of Payments- Creditor Statement reconciliations- Filing