ELENA CLERIDES

Communication with the clients regarding the administration of Cyprus companies, as well as companies registered in the BVI, Seychelles, Belize, and Panama.

Support in opening bank accounts.

Communicating with the Cyprus Tax Authorities for different matters

Submission of IR1 (personal tax returns), obtaining Tax Residence Certificates for companies, and individuals.

Monitoring the process of formation, acquisition, and dissolution of the companies.

Collect data and information, and assist with AML and KYC procedures.

Support the preparation of the internal audited accounts and the audited accounts for customers.

Communication with the external auditors.

Preparation of Management Financial Statements.

Tax planning.

Assist in drafting agreements and resolutions necessary for the operation of clients' companies.

Registration of companies with the Social Insurance Fund, Ergani, and Ariadni.

Assess the urgency of situations and determine the appropriate course of actions.

Active participation in the development of the Business Continuity Plan.

Active member of the crisis team.

Supervising the performance of internal departments.

Report to the compliance officer.

• Law firm with 10 -13 employees

Managing all operational duties of the Corporate Department and internal operations of the office.

Designing the internal practices, measures, procedures, and controls relevant to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
Ensure compliance with international rules and regulations.
• Development and establishment of the firm’s anti-money laundering policy, the customers’ acceptance policy, and risk management and procedures. • Develop an effective AML training program, including appropriate introductory materials. • Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk. • Detect, record, and evaluate all risks arising from existing and new customers, and update and amend the systems and procedures applied by the firm for the effective management of the aforesaid risks.
• Supervising all different departments, reviewing their performances, and offering feedback regarding Risk Management, Compliance, and AML. • Active member of the crisis team. • Active participation in the development of the Business Continuity Plan.

• law firm with 5-8 employees
• Managing all operational duties of the Corporate Department and internal operations of the office.

• working as an accountant with 10 people in the internal accounting department.