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Josh Grigolo

Managing Director, Finance Controls
Arona

Summary

Xero-certified finance business professional with over 7 years experience running all aspects of finance for retail and e-commerce in Spain and UK. I have built and maintained, stock and finance systems for businesses in 2 countries, consistently producing accurate and on time financial reporting and payments while adapting to constantly evolving rules, regulations and taxes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Autonomo

Tenerife Vape
02.2017 - Current
  • End-to-end finance: bookkeeping, AP/AR, import/export, and multi-currency trade
  • Managed website, online sales, and graphic design
  • Handled compliance, VAT, and financial reporting for business sale
  • Adapting to new laws, regulations and taxes constantly
  • In process of selling this business.

Managing Director

Grigolo Ltd
09.2016 - Current
  • Full responsibility for finance: payroll, bookkeeping, AP/AR, payment runs, reconciliations
  • Managed supplier relationships, purchasing, and stock control
  • Implemented Xero for digital accounting, monthly reporting, and compliance
  • Set up full stock management system to be manged remotely.
  • Led all HR/payroll functions for small team
  • I still manage this business it takes me about 4 hours per week.

Education

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting -

AAT
United Kingdom (Remote From Spain)
04.2001 -

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting -

AAT
United Kingdom (Remote From Spain)
04.2001 -

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting -

AAT
United Kingdom (Remote From Spain)
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Xero (Certified Advisor)
  • Bookkeeping & reconciliations
  • Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll & HR
  • Multi-currency trade
  • Excel & Google Sheets (advanced)
  • Digital process improvement
  • Remote & cloud-based working

Timeline

Owner/Autonomo

Tenerife Vape
02.2017 - Current

Managing Director

Grigolo Ltd
09.2016 - Current

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting -

AAT
04.2001 -

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting -

AAT
04.2001 -

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting -

AAT
04.2001 -
Josh GrigoloManaging Director, Finance Controls