Maria Nicolaou (FCCA, ADIT, MA, BA)

Partner at Elsavco Audit & Tax Ltd
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Cyprus, CY
Languages
  • English -
  • Norwegian -
  • Greek -

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Credentials

  • ADIT
    Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)
    Feb, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Manager
    Institute of Certified Professional Managers
  • FCCA
    ACCA

Experience

    • Cyprus
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Partner
      • Feb 2019 - Present

    • Cyprus
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Jul 2015 - Feb 2019

      AUDIT- Coordinating external audit engagements- Review of all work done by audit team (including financial statements and tax returns)- Maintain and manage a client portfolio- Mentoring and guiding team of employees of all levelsTAX- Tax advisory to corporate and individual clients- Business restructuring- Review of tax returnsOTHER- Nominated advisor for the Cyprus Stock Exchange (NOMAD)- Writing of various articles published on company website and in media- Speaker at various events in Cyprus and abroad, mainly on tax related matters

    • Canada
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Controller
      • Feb 2014 - Jul 2015

      • Budget and forecasting activities including variance analysis• Review of entries for accuracy and proper account posting and ensure finance compliance• Supervision of bookkeepers• Ensuring timely reporting of monthly financial information• Provide support to external auditors and tax advisors during audits and interim reviews• Analytical review of the monthly operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective as well as an overall business perspective• Responsible for the monthly and quarterly VAT claims

    • Cyprus
    • Accounting
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Manager - Audit
      • Nov 2007 - Jan 2014

      • Attend and coordinate external audit engagements including investment funds, holding and financing companies, real-estate companies and software companies – Cyprus and Foreign Companies• Attend and coordinate audit of consolidations• Review audit work prepared by other staff of the audit team and review of financial statements.• Ensure compliance of accounts with the companies’ law act, appropriate and relevant financial reporting standards, and tax laws.• Assist clients in preparing tax returns and forms for filing with Cyprus Inland Revenue.• Maintain and manage a client portfolio.• Mentoring and guiding junior employees

Education

  • ACCA
    ACCA
    2008 - 2010
  • London South Bank University
    MA International Management
    2006 - 2007
  • University of Essex
    BA Accounting
    2003 - 2006
  • Pascal English School
    Apolyterion - School leaving certificate
    1996 - 2002

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