Meet the Team
MEET THE MIA TEAM MARIOSA VELLA CARDONA
I AM... a legal professional with twenty-three
years of experience, with my main area of specialization being EU law and policy. I also juggle the roles of a mother and a wife. My career and life challenges have exposed me to different experiences which I leverage on both at the workplace and in my personal life.
MY ROLE AT MIA IS… is that of providing
legal support to the Institute as well as that of coordinating the tasks of the MIA’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Committee and the Direct Tax Committee. Also, within my remit, are the tasks of ensuring that members have the necessary training in relation to AML matters as well as coordinating with the relevant authorities to ascertain an ongoing working relationship with same.
I AM MOTIVATED… a healthy working
environment which enables me to achieve my full potential.
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TO ME THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION… was not one which I was
very familiar with until I joined the MIA. My experience at the MIA is providing me with a detailed insight into the world of accountants and auditors.
MY LIFE MOTTO… is never leave for
tomorrow the things that you can do today!
IN MY FREE TIME… I travel and travel
some more. Spending time in close contact with nature is therapeutic for both my body and soul. Trekking and exploring unchartered territory help to relieve the daily pressures of my career and life obstacles.
I CONTRIBUTE TO MIA’S MISSION… through my experience and
expertise in order to ensure that members are provided with the necessary professional guidance, technical support and ongoing training which they require.
