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Certification
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ELENA CLERIDES

Nicosia

Summary

With a proven track record at Ioannis Alexandros Georgiou LLC, I excel in strategic planning and leadership, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. My expertise in compliance, coupled with exceptional communication skills, has facilitated successful audits and regulatory adherence. I thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrating flexibility and a customer-oriented approach to problem-solving. Well-rounded professional possessing excellent clerical and team support abilities. Skilled in scheduling meetings and appointments and organizing office operations. Punctual professional committed to satisfying customer needs and meeting office demands.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager/Compliance Assistant Manager

Ioannis Alexandros Georgiou LLC
Nicosia
01.2019 - Current

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.

Head of Corporate Department/Office Manager

Elena Constantinou and Co LLC
Nicosia
01.2008 - 11.2019
  • Law firm with 10 -13 employees

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

Compliance Officer (part Time Job).

C and P Business Administration Ltd. Cyprus ASP Company
Nicosia
01.2014 - 12.2018

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.

Secretary/Corporate Department/Head of Corp. Dep.

Constantinou and Saveriades Law office
Nicosia
01.1994 - 12.2007
  • law firm with 5-8 employees
  • Managing all operational duties of the Corporate Department and internal operations of the office.

Accountant

Public Joint Stock Company “Irtysh Shipping”
Omsk
09.1993 - 05.1996
  • working as an accountant with 10 people in the internal accounting department.

Education

ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting And Business

ACCA
05-2020

University degree - Economics-accountancy

 Omsk State Agricultural University
Omsk, Russian Federation

Skills

- Highly responsible and reliable

- Leadership and Teamwork

- Strategic planning

- Customer Orientation

- Initiative and problem-solving abilities

- Flexible thinking

- Communication skills

Certification

  • AML Cysec Certification

Languages

Russian
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Greek
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Affiliations

1. 13.02.2015: Seminar on De-offshorization Law conducted by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus in cooperation with the Tax Committee, Nicosia.

2. 03.03.2015: “The Role and Liabilities of Directors” conducted by Cyprus Fiduciary Association, Nicosia.

3. 13.05.2015: “AML and Compliance requirements for Corporate Service Providers” conducted by “K.Treppides and Co. Ltd” Audit and Tax Consultants.

4. 21.04.2016: “The Future of Regulation in Cyprus - Governance and Compliance seminars” conducted by Sycamore, Nicosia.

5. 05.09.2016-06.09.2016: “Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing” conducted by “European Institute of Management and Finance”, Nicosia.

6. 28.03.2017: “Risk Based Anti-Money Laundering Seminar” conducted by European Institute of Management and Finance”, Nicosia.

7. 11.07.2017-12.07.2017: “EU General Data Protection Regulation Workshop” conducted by “European Institute of Management and Finance”, Nicosia.

8. 20.02.2018-21.02.2018: “AML Fundamentals” conducted by “European Institute of Management and Finance”, Nicosia.

9. 30.09.2024- 19.10.2024: Cysec Advanced Certification Examination Preparation Course, conducted by “European Institute of Management and Finance”, Nicosia.

Timeline

Office Manager/Compliance Assistant Manager

Ioannis Alexandros Georgiou LLC
01.2019 - Current

Compliance Officer (part Time Job).

C and P Business Administration Ltd. Cyprus ASP Company
01.2014 - 12.2018

Head of Corporate Department/Office Manager

Elena Constantinou and Co LLC
01.2008 - 11.2019

Secretary/Corporate Department/Head of Corp. Dep.

Constantinou and Saveriades Law office
01.1994 - 12.2007

Accountant

Public Joint Stock Company “Irtysh Shipping”
09.1993 - 05.1996

ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting And Business

ACCA

University degree - Economics-accountancy

 Omsk State Agricultural University
ELENA CLERIDES