Marina Paraskeva
@marinaparaskeva
ACCA-qualified finance leader driving multinational reporting, controls, and system automation.
CyprusWhat I'm looking for
I am an ACCA-qualified finance professional with 10+ years of progressive experience supporting multinational organisations across finance operations, consolidation, and reporting.
In my current role I lead global financial reporting and mentor regional accounting teams, ensuring compliance with local statutory and group requirements while delivering variance, revenue, and performance analysis to senior management.
I have a strong track record implementing controls, automating processes and driving system improvements using ERPs such as NetSuite and Workday, and I have supported post-acquisition transitions and external audits.
I combine deep IFRS and consolidation expertise with hands-on experience in SaaS revenue recognition, cross-border VAT, treasury management and team leadership to improve accuracy, timeliness and transparency of financial information.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Manager
Hotjar by ContentSquare
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Lead global financial reporting and consolidation for multiple entities, supervised regional accounting teams, and improved controls and consolidated reporting accuracy during a post-acquisition transition.
Finance Accounting Specialist
Hotjar by ContentSquare
Dec 2022 - Nov 2023 (11 months)
Streamlined end-to-end accounts payable, led vendor onboarding and invoice automation using Tipalti and NetSuite, and supported monthly revenue reconciliations and PSP analysis.
Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
iSX Financial Ltd
Dec 2020 - Nov 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Directed monthly closings, variance analysis and financial statement preparation, supported consolidation and external audits, and enhanced internal controls and automation.
Cost Controller
Eni Cyprus Ltd
Mar 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 9 months)
Managed operating budgets and forecasts for regional energy projects, performed cost variance analyses, and produced capex transparency reports for senior management.
Costing & Projects Analyst
Cyprus Telecommunications Co.
Jun 2013 - Feb 2016 (2 years 8 months)
Managed project cost allocations and variance analysis for major infrastructure projects and improved budget tracking processes for management visibility.
Accounts Payables Officer
Cyprus Telecommunications Co.
Jan 2011 - May 2013 (2 years 4 months)
Processed high-volume payables and vendor transactions while maintaining compliance, and supported month-end close and reconciliations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AAAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA Member, Accounting
Achieved ACCA membership in 2015, demonstrating qualification in professional accounting and finance standards.
ABACCA (Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business)
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business, Accounting and Business
Completed the ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business, covering core accounting, management and financial reporting topics.
ULUniversity of Leicester
Diploma in Management, Management
Completed a Diploma in Management in 2008 focusing on foundational management and organisational skills.
ACAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants (CAT)
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT), Accounting
Obtained the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification in 2004, providing practical accounting and bookkeeping competencies.
Availability
Location
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