Victoria Hayrabedian
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Victoria Hayrabedian
Finance Manager (Africa, Latin America & Caribbean) at Save the Children
London, United KingdomInternational Trade and Development
Current
Royal Opera House
Previous
Save the Children International, Marie Stopes International, Christian Aid
Education
London School of Economics
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Background
Summary
An IFAC-qualified accountant (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) with 8 years experience working on capacity building projects across the public and third sectors. Particular experience in optimising management information to enable effective decision making. Dedicated to building strong, resilient systems and empowering others to fulfil their potential. Energetic and creative, with the ability to build robust networks and work effectively in changing business environments worldwide.
Experience
Royal Opera HouseHead of Management Accounts
Royal Opera House
June 2014 – Present (1 month)
Save the Children InternationalFinance Manager (Africa, Latin America & Caribbean)
Save the Children International
April 2012 – May 2014 (2 years 2 months)london, united kingdom
- providing clear, user-friendly financial analysis for management reporting purposes, incorporating input from regional and country offices;
- supporting the review of annual and quarterly country plans and budgets;
- monitoring the effectiveness of regional and country office financial controls and identifying potential risk areas;
- providing guidance and assistance to regional and country offices in the resolution of accounting issues and communications with SCI funding members.
(Open)3 recommendations, including:
Yvonne Achieng Arunga
Yvonne Achieng Arunga
Regional Financial Controller at Save the Children
Victoria always goes an extra length to support the Regional Office and the Country Offices. We have relied and counted on...View
Karen Kroger
Karen Kroger
Head of International Programs Finance at Save the Children International
Victoria is hard-working, results-oriented and personable. She is keen to help wherever she can.View
1 more recommendation
Marie Stopes InternationalInternational Finance Advisor
Marie Stopes International
December 2011 – April 2012 (5 months)
Building the finance capacity of MSI country programmes to adequately support the delivery of their work; and supporting the timely management reporting and analysis of country finance reports.
(Open)3 recommendations, including:
Wise Agbetsiafa (MBA, FCCA)
Wise Agbetsiafa (MBA, FCCA)
Bi-lingual (French/English): Finance & Grants, Capacity-Building, HRM, MIS, Fuel/Energy, Telecomms, iNGOs, Change Mgt.
Victoria proved herself as a well-groomed Finance professional, very articulate and with a strong inquisitive mind. Her...View
Silas Murianki
Silas Murianki
Finance, Grants and Administration Manager at USTADI Foundation
Victoria is a thoroughly experienced accountant who does support the people she works with utmost dedication. She is very...View
1 more recommendation
Christian AidAfrica Accountant
Christian Aid
May 2010 – December 2011 (1 year 8 months)
(Open)5 recommendations, including:
Jennipher Sakala
Jennipher Sakala
Southern Africa Regional Programme Coordinator - Housing and Habitat / Gender at We Effect
Victoria supported Christian Aid country programme with efficiency and effectiveness. She is a great problem solver in her...View
Ousmane Dembele
Ousmane Dembele
Head of Operations at Catholic Relief Services
Victoria was a considerable support when I was in the DRC. During the time that we work together, she always gave me tips...View
3 more recommendations
Christian AidFinance Coordinator - Africa
Christian Aid
November 2008 – May 2010 (1 year 7 months)
(Open)1 recommendation
Lilian Githuka
Lilian Githuka
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Victoria is an experienced finance practitioner who brings thoughtful intelligence and thoroughness in her field of expertise. As a contributor to the success of organizational objectives, Victoria is an invaluable member who enables optimum use of...View
PricewaterhouseCoopersSenior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
June 2008 – November 2008 (6 months)
PricewaterhouseCoopersAssociate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
September 2005 – May 2008 (2 years 9 months)
Procter & GambleFinancial Analyst (Intern)
Procter & Gamble
June 2003 – September 2003 (4 months)United Kingdom
Consular Intern
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
March 2003 – April 2003 (2 months)London, United Kingdom
(Open)1 recommendation
Borislava Nedelcheva PGDipSurv
Borislava Nedelcheva PGDipSurv
Experienced professional
Victoria started an internship at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in London while she was a student at the University of Edinburgh. From the first day she impressed me with her intelligence and analytic skills. Victoria has a lovely...View
Edinburgh University Theatre CompanyBusiness Manager - Bedlam Theatre
Edinburgh University Theatre Company
April 2002 – March 2003 (1 year)Edinburgh, Scotland
• Developed the annual business plan and budget for the company.
• Provided financial oversight across all shows and creative teams working in the building.
Certifications
Chartered Public Finance Accountant
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
July 2009 – Present
Languages
English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Bulgarian
Native or bilingual proficiency
French
Limited working proficiency
Arabic
Elementary proficiency
Italian
Elementary proficiency
Skills & Endorsements
Top Skills
27Managerial Finance
17Capacity Building
12Financial Reporting
11Financial Analysis
10Finance
9International...
9Budgets
7Governance
6Training
5Strategic Planning
Victoria also knows about...
4NGOs
4Accounting
4Civil Society
3Grants
3Charities
3Report Writing
3Organizational...
3Internal Controls
3Strategy
3Africa
3Human Rights
3Human Resources
3Management
2Analysis
2Internal Audit
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Education
London School of Economics
London School of Economics
MSc, Gender, Development & Globalisation
2004 – 2005
An inter-disciplinary degree covering gender/diversity theory, practical implementation of development projects, and domestic and international diversity legislation. Subjects studied include: human rights of women, gender theories in the modern world, gender and geographical perspectives, and complex emergencies. Inter-disciplinary dissertation on the problems of mainstreaming gender legislation, complementing the development of analytical and evaluative skills.
Activities and Societies: Student representative
University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
MA (Hons), English Literature and Economics
2000 – 2004
Activities and Societies: Business Manager - Edinburgh University Theatre Company, Student representative - staff-student liaison committee, Student representative - Plenary Committee
Recommendations Received (13)Given (2)
Peter, would you like to recommend Victoria?
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Finance Manager (Africa, Latin America & Caribbean)
Save the Children International
Yvonne Achieng Arunga
Yvonne Achieng Arunga
Regional Financial Controller at Save the Children
Victoria always goes an extra length to support the Regional Office and the Country Offices. We have relied and counted on her responsiveness and technical knowledge on financial management issues. It is impressive that she manages to achieve this with such a wide span of countries under her remit.
April 7, 2014, Yvonne worked directly with Victoria at Save the Children International
Karen Kroger
Karen Kroger
Head of International Programs Finance at Save the Children International
Victoria is hard-working, results-oriented and personable. She is keen to help wherever she can.
October 9, 2013, Karen managed Victoria at Save the Children International
Susan Perrier
Susan Perrier
Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at Save the Children USA
Victoria was very easy to work with during the time we were transitioning our field offices to Save the Children International. This was a difficult task but Victoria provided the needed assistance in an organized and professional manner to ensure the process was as smooth as possible.
September 17, 2013, Susan worked with Victoria at Save the Children International
International Finance Advisor
Marie Stopes International
Wise Agbetsiafa (MBA, FCCA)
Wise Agbetsiafa (MBA, FCCA)
Bi-lingual (French/English): Finance & Grants, Capacity-Building, HRM, MIS, Fuel/Energy, Telecomms, iNGOs, Change Mgt.
Victoria proved herself as a well-groomed Finance professional, very articulate and with a strong inquisitive mind. Her creativity, initiative and incomparable thirst for results was amazing.
August 22, 2013, Wise worked directly with Victoria at Marie Stopes International
Silas Murianki
Silas Murianki
Finance, Grants and Administration Manager at USTADI Foundation
Victoria is a thoroughly experienced accountant who does support the people she works with utmost dedication. She is very good technically and strategically and therefore keeps a keen eye on the double entry but keeping her focus on the more important strategic goals of the organization. While working under Victoria, I was fortunate to benefit from her expertise as she...more
October 10, 2012, Silas reported to Victoria at Marie Stopes International
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