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Victoria Hayrabedian ... Finance Manager (Africa, Latin America & Caribbean) at Save the Children ... London, United Kingdom ... International Trade and Development

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Victoria Hayrabedian 1st 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 368 connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Relationship Contact Info Connected 4 years ago 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 at 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 See 5+ 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? Recommend Victoria 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 See More ConnectionsAll (368)Shared (2) Steven BuckleySteven Buckley2nd Head of Communications at Christian Aid Connect1David McGurkDavid McGurk2nd Financial consultant at Save the Children Connect1Carlos SalmonCarlos Salmon2nd Program Operations Advisor / International Project Manager at Save the Children International Connect1Chris FlemingChris Fleming2nd Telecomms Contractor Connect1Helen TurnbullHelen Turnbull2nd Sabbatical Connect1Borislava Nedelcheva PGDipSurvBorislava Nedelcheva PGDipSurv2nd Experienced professional Connect1Peter KobelisPeter Kobelis2nd Head of Facilities Management at Christian Aid Connect1Deepti MathewDeepti Mathew2nd Crew Member - 'Invest Africa' at Sailing Connect3Neil FoamesNeil Foames2nd Sourcing leadership and highly skilled roles globally for Save the Children Connect1 PreviousNext Groups Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) Join CIPFA – the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy CIPFA – the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Join Charity Finance Charity Finance Join Charity Finance Professionals Charity Finance Professionals Join Charity UK Charity UK Join International Development International Development Join LSE DESTIN Alumni LSE DESTIN Alumni Join Mojalink - Non Profit Network (nonprofit) Mojalink - Non Profit Network (nonprofit) Join NGO Jobs in Africa NGO Jobs in Africa Join Non-Profit and Charity Network Non-Profit and Charity Network Join PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) employees and alumni PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) employees and alumni Join Sustainable Development Africa Sustainable Development Africa Join The University of Edinburgh Alumni The University of Edinburgh Alumni Join See less Following News Leadership & Management Leadership & Management 5,176,958 followers Follow Economy Economy 2,168,590 followers Follow Companies BP Oil & Energy Follow Shell Oil & Energy Follow Bond UK Civic & Social Organization Follow Royal Opera House Performing Arts Follow Diakonia Civic & Social Organization Follow British Red Cross Civic & Social Organization Follow Save the Children International Nonprofit Organization Management Follow Ambassador Theatre Group Entertainment Follow Overseas Development Institute Think Tanks Follow See less Schools The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom Follow The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) London, United Kingdom