Michael Halebyan

Experience

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  KPMG

  Oct 2003 - May 2008

  Senior Auditor

  - Supervised the audit team work of younger colleagues- Improved the clients’ financial reporting by identifying material misstatements and internal control deficiencies

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  VivaCell-MTS (Armenian subsidiary of MTS Group)

  Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

  Internal Control Manager

  Recruited to establish and lead the Internal Control Unit at the regional branch of one of the largest telecom companies in the CIS, with a mandate to strengthen financial oversight and risk management across the organization.• Founded the Internal Control Unit from the ground up, establishing protocols and frameworks to ensure compliance and mitigate risk across six key departments.• Built and managed a high-performing team of five internal control specialists.• Implemented a risk-based control system aligned with company-wide objectives and regulatory requirements.• Established KPI system that increased overall company performance by 15%. Show less

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  PwC Russia

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Senior Audit Consultant

  As a Senior Audit Consultant with one of the world’s leading professional services firms, I led audit teams of up to 15 people, managing end-to-end audit workflows from risk assessment through report delivery for clients in regulated sectors such as mining, banking, and technology.• Protected shareholders in five companies from significant financial losses, detecting and addressing fraud cases worth over €500 thousand, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate future risks.• Built long-term client relationships with over 30 clients by aligning their financial reporting with industry standards.• Negotiated adjustments in financial statements, resolving discrepancies that could impact decision-making; these corrections reduced risk exposure by 20%. Show less

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  Seconca Holdings Limited

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2018

  Finance Manager

  - Managed the accounting, financial/managerial/tax reporting of the group companies- Developed and ran the budgeting process- Led the audits of group companies collaborating with Big4 Auditors at all stages of the projects, achieving 100% unqualified audit opinions during last 8 years

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  Seconca Holdings Limited

  Feb 2018 - now

  Chief Financial Officer

  I lead a finance team of 8, overseeing operations across 20+ companies in multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on developing strategic financial goals, executing FP&A, and ensuring compliance with financial and legal requirements. Key responsibilities include financial performance monitoring, deviation analysis, financial control, treasury management, risk assessment, tax planning, compliance and optimization proposals to support business growth.• Supported five M&A transactions exceeding €100 million in telecom and mining industries, overseeing complex financial evaluations and due diligence across cross-border transactions.• Directed financial reporting and managed audits with Big4 firms, securing 100% unqualified audit opinions for over eight years, demonstrating compliance excellence.• Established and automated group-wide accounting policies and processes, creating astreamlined and efficient financial infrastructure.• Enhanced budgeting processes, achieving 20% savings and improving cost-efficiencyacross operations.• Reduced shareholder tax liabilities by 60% through strategic tax planning andregulatory alignment during deoffshorisation, ensuring full compliance.• Streamlined control procedures, reducing errors from 30% to 2%, enhancing accuracyand reliability in reporting and compliance. Show less