Achilleas Kliafas

Oversees financial statements, internal controls, budgets, payroll, and HR functions. Leads the Finance/HR Department and ensures compliance with organizational policies and local statutory requirements.

Managed project status and KPI dashboards, reviewed client communications, and coordinated tax filing processes including e-filing returns and FBARs. Provided support in extension filing and reviewed CPA work.

Managed financial and project management for EU-funded programmes, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting. Supervised recruitment and payroll, and developed HR policies.

Seconded to the Cypriot Asylum Service to endorse implemented programmes and reporting procedures. Managed project cycles, analyzed financial data, and supported tendering and procurement processes.

Managed financial and project management for EU-funded programmes, including budgeting, accounting, and stakeholder relations. Oversaw multiple projects supporting asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.

Managed financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, and oversaw import-export operations including supplier negotiations and supply chain management. Supervised recruitment and developed HR policies.

Prepared annual budgets and monthly forecasts for vessel operating expenses. Reconciled vendor statements and handled agent disbursements and accounting entries.

Currently pursuing the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation, covering financial analysis, strategic planning, performance management, audit, budget management, and enterprise risk management.

Completed an ECVET course on blockchain in financial services.

Completed an ECVET course on immigration and refugees in Greece.

B.Sc. in Management Science and Technology with a major in Strategy and Human Resources Management. Thesis on psychological contracts in contemporary enterprises.