Susanna Dallakyan

Experience

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  “Orbita” Industrial Enterprise

  Jan 1993 - Feb 1998

  Engineer-Economist and Accountant-Economist

  Worked in all financial departments of the plant in order to understand, learn and optimize planning, cost calculations and financial implication of products. Responsibilities: General Book keeping, bank accounts and bank operations, cash account, business trip expenses, debtors and creditors

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  AGRC

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Accountant

  Promoted to senior accountant-taxation specialist position after working in this new field for only 2 years. Responsibilities: General Book keeping, statutory requirements, taxation, pension fund and statistical reports under Armenian laws, debtors and creditors and reports.

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  BRITISH MEDITERRANEAN AIRWAYS LIMITED

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Finance and Admin Executive in Armenia

  Promoted to Finance and Administrative Executive after working for the company since its establishment. Showed extensive devotion and excellency in my work since entering the company. My responsibilities comprised preparing monthly reports for BA and BMED (London, Tehran), budgeting, payroll calculation, General Book keeping, cash operations control, statutory requirements, taxation, pension fund and statistical reports under Armenian laws, debtors and creditors, assets’ control, administrative works and duty of care. Show less

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  British Airways

  Jul 2000 - Apr 2003

  Finance Executive in Armenian Branch

  Established financial framework and structure for BA in Armenia, working with the company since its opening day. Mastered proficiency in the field while transitioning from the mining to airline sector. Responsibilities comprised preparing monthly reports for BA and BMED (reportable to London, Tehran, Dubai), budgeting, payroll calculation, , statutory requirements, taxation, pension fund and statistical reports under Armenian laws, debtors and creditors and reports for HO. Was awarded “Middle East grade 5”. Show less

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  British Midland International

  Jun 2009 - Nov 2012

  Experienced finance professional with knowledge of bmi stations in different countries. Established financial activities and reporting systems according to companies’ procedures and local legislation, ensuring the achievement of annual goals. Mastered ability to work independently, concentrating on essentials and intricacies of tasks meeting the deadlines strictly, assisted the process of Internal & External Audit. My specific responsibilities comprised:- Prepare and submit statutory requirements, taxation, pension fund and statistical reporting - Budgeting: current and forecast for commercial, operational and financial departments- Analyzed budget variances, target indicators and provided financial management oversight- Prepared monthly reports for bmi HO (Head Office) according to HO requirements- Calculated and transferred Payroll according to Armenian law - Completed Human Resources administrative tasks (made and supervised employment contracts according to Local Labour code and bmi policy, maintained personnel records, timesheets, leave and sickness records).- Built and maintained contacts with key personnel in Governmental Institutions and banks Show less

  • Finance and Admin Executive in Armenia

    Nov 2007 - Nov 2012

  • Head of Representative Office

    Jun 2009 - Dec 2010
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  British Airways

  Dec 2012 - Mar 2014

  Consultant

  Supporting and managing Legal and Financial Service providers’ works in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia, dealing with issues raised during branch closures in different countries. Supporting and managing de-registration processes of BMED and bmi in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia and other countries as may be required from time to time.

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  Asian Development Bank (ADB)

  Jun 2013 - Feb 2014

  Associate Finance and Administrative Officer/Contractor

  Provides full and professional Financial and Administrative service to Asian Development Bank Armenia Resident Mission and Headquarters in Manila as a contractor. Main responsibilities comprised:-Manages financial transactions related to operational and administrative activities of ARRM;-Supports TA/RETA project teams with budgeting, allocation of funds, disbursement and liquidation;-Manages annual and mid-year administrative and operational budgets;-Ensures ADB procurement-related rules and regulations are adhered, proper authorizations are received for all acquisition requests, purchase orders are prepared and communicated with service providers;-Ensures fluent operation of all administrative and financial systems, resolves and properly handles all related problems; Show less

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  Etihad

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

  - As a Business Partner (BP) and Country Finance Controller (CFC) collaborated with Head Office colleagues to launch improved financial strategies that create sustainable profitability and efficiency gains- Established and maintained long term cooperation efforts with stakeholders. Collaborated with partners, customers and suppliers - Supervised full accounting and financial operations to ensure accuracy, transparency, timeliness and compliance covering all functional areas of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Cash, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Budgeting- Reviewed and improved sales reporting, contract negotiations and cash control processes that resulted from infrastructural improvements. Partnered with different business and operational units to optimize services. Controlled purchase orders, goods receipt notes. Established and controlled procurement processes. Supervised and conducted asset and inventory control on timely bases- Managed strategic and budgetary planning, revenue, costing and financial decision-making for two airports and three sales points with more than eight budget departments. Verified and conducted payments’ analysis for DOC, COM and administrative budgets and implemented cost controls, assisted country and airport managers through payments analysis- Ensured timely and accurate recording, preparation and submission of periodic financial reports according to IFRS requirements, supervised the local tax book-keeping and ensured compliance with local taxation, payroll and social protection responsibilities - Ensured correct and timely submission of all tax, statistical and other statutory reports. - Collaborated with internal and external auditors to facilitate regular and exceptional audit reviews. Reviewed financial systems and applied changes to automate necessary procedures at the station that would guarantee effective controls Show less Provides full and professional Financial support to Etihad Airways PJSC Head Office insuring station finance accounting, taxation and reporting processes are in full compliance and in line with Corporate Governance, Company Manual of Authority, Company Policies and Procedures, local statutory/legal requirements in terms of reporting and filing returns.Main responsibilities comprised:- Manages and directs financial procedures and policies, proposes and implements steps towards optimizing and achieving cost savings, leads the setup of accounting systems and establishes business support function based on the best practices in the field; - Ensures accurate and timely capture of receivables and collection to minimize exposure of credit risk;- Manages the reporting system as per management requirement relating to sales/flown/schedules for respective business units as well as local statutory reports; - Supervises the finance operations to ensure accuracy, transparency, timeliness and compliance covering all the functional areas of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Cash, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Budgeting for the station;- Monitors the station’s Agents’ performance, analyzes the trends, supports/provides feedback to credit control to limit exposure to bad debt and takes appropriate actions for any delay in debt settlement;- Liaises with internal and external auditors to faciliate regular and exceptional audit review. Comments and implements audit recommendations. Show less

  • Finance Manager / Country Financial Controller, Kazakhstan

    Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Finance Manager (Chief Accountant), Armenia

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
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  Independent Consultant

  Mar 2017 - Jan 2020

  Corporate Finance Expert
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  Green Power LLC

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2019

  Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  Establish financial and accounting policies & procedures for a large hydroelectric power company. Responsibilities include planning and budgeting, finance and costs analysis, predictions and projections, full control over cash flow and analysis reportable to the board of directors. - Formulate company's strategic initiatives and direction by designing relevant financial policies. Manage and monitor the implementation of strategic business plans, develop financial and tax strategies, manage capital request and budgeting processes, develop financial performance measures and indicators, control overall accounting functions, develop regulations of accounts and payment duties for all expenses. Develop periodic control over receivables and payables, and establish credit control systems. - Ensure compliance with local and international legal and regulatory requirements by adopting and implementing best practices, develop financial and tax strategies. Coordinate periodic financial analysis and reports on financial performance.- Monitor and control cash balances and cash forecast, prepare regular financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. Show less

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  Civil Aviation Committee of the Republic of Armenia

  Feb 2020 - Nov 2022

  ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) National Continuous Monitoring Coordinator (NCMC) for Armenia

  • Advisor for coordinating independent functions / Quality management coordinator

    Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Air Transportation Regulation Department

    Feb 2020 - May 2020
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  SIL Capital

  Apr 2023 - now

  Advisor to the Director General

  Responsible for the control of the Flyone Armenia internal processes, regulations and manuals.