Контактна інформація

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Знання і навички

• MS Excel
• SQL
• Уміння аналізувати
• Формування зведених таблиць
• Ведення звітності
• Комунікабельність
• Інвентаризація
• Work with the database
• Python
• Tableau
• Formation of pivot tables
• Analytical thinking

Знання мов

• Англійська — вище середнього
• Українська — вільно

Додаткова інформація

Mariia Yakovchenko
Cardiff, UK
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Professional Summary

Finance professional with over 14 years of experience in bookkeeping, purchase ledger, reconciliations, and payroll. Currently supporting finance operations at Hilton Cardiff while working toward an AAT qualification and enhancing skills in Xero, SQL, and BigQuery. Known for precision, accountability, and collaborative work in fast-paced environments. Strong Excel user with experience in financial reporting, supplier management, and process improvement. Now seeking to bring value and efficiency to an international finance or data-driven team.

Core Competencies

Purchase Ledger & Invoice Processing

BACS Payment Runs & Supplier Queries

Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations

Payroll Support & Journal Entries

Accruals, Prepayments & Month-End Close

Financial Reporting & VAT Support

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Dashboards)

Data Analysis (SQL, BigQuery, Python – in training)

Accounting Systems: Xero (learning), Sage (basic), 1C:Enterprise

Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian

Professional Experience

Finance Assistant
Hilton Cardiff | Aug 2022 – Present

Process high-volume purchase invoices in line with budgets

Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Prepare and execute BACS payment runs

Assist with journal entries, accruals, and payroll support

Contribute to VAT submissions and month-end close

Collaborate with operations team on forecasting and cost control

Support process improvements within finance function

Financial Controller / Assistant Manager
LLC Celentano Pizza, Ukraine | Apr 2008 – Feb 2022

Managed full-cycle bookkeeping and purchase ledger for multiple sites

Maintained supplier accounts and ensured timely payments

Led reconciliations, payroll processing, and HR admin

Produced internal financial reports on expenses and cash flow

Supported audits and enforced internal financial controls

Supervised junior staff and optimised accounting processes

Education & Training

Master’s in Applied Physics – Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine

Current Training

AAT Foundation & Xero (2024-2025)

BigQuery & SQL for Data Analysis (2025 – Ongoing)

Python & Power BI (2025 – Ongoing)

Certifications

Health & Safety | Food Hygiene | First Aid (STA)

Guests with Disability Awareness (Hilton)

Technical Skills

Excel: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Dashboards, IF formulas

Finance Tools: Xero (in training), Sage (basic), 1C:Enterprise

Data Tools: SQL, BigQuery, Python (learning)

Other: Google Sheets, Word, Outlook

Languages

English – Intermediate/Advanced (B2, improving)

Ukrainian – Native

Russian – Fluent

Achievements

Hilton Team Member of the Year – Runner-Up (2024)

Hilton Team Member of the Quarter – Q1 (2025)

Personal Qualities

Balanced and composed, yet confident in actively and reasonably defending own viewpoints

Punctual, communicative, and goal-oriented

Quick learner with strong analytical and logical thinking

Able to adapt to unpredictable situations and make effective decisions

Team player with a responsible approach to tasks

No harmful habits

Additional Information

Practical experience with computers, financial systems, and analytical tools

Experience in team management, client relations, and supplier cooperation (invoicing, goods receipt, reporting, analysis)

Participant in professional trainings: “Working with Conflict Clients”, “Team Building”, “Stress Management”

Interests & Volunteering

Charity Fundraising: Ty Hafan, Noah’s Ark, Sparkle

Wellbeing: Gym, Zumba, Tennis

Diversity & Inclusion Event Planning

References

Available on request.
Professional references (including from Hilton Cardiff and LLC Celentano Pizza) can be provided if required.