Georgi Valchev
London,UK
Summary
Results-oriented and execution-focused finance professional with 6 years of professional experience and deep expertise in financial reporting and control, finance transformation and fund operations within Private Equity and Asset Management. Proven track record of managing high performing teams across multiple jurisdictions, leading work on automation and systems implementations and strengthening controls and governance of legal entity accounting and reporting across ICG's 200+ legal entities. Experienced in managing audits, regulatory compliance, treasury operations including FX, derivatives, money markets, and CLO- and carried interest accounting. Known for driving operational excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4077
4077
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Group Accountant - associate
ICG
London
03.2022 - 08.2025
- Promoted twice in past 3.5 years: from Finance Assistant to Finance Analyst in August 2022 and to Group Accountant Associate in April 2024; awarded ‘Unsung Hero' award
- Delivered month-end reporting, Treasury close (FX/derivatives, money markets) and statutory accounts.
- Led responses to 500+ audit queries, managed CLO, cash and financial liability reporting.
- Coordinated regulatory filings (FCA, CSSF, NFA, BE, ASIC), entity consolidation, and RCSA process.
- Managed 900+ bank accounts and carried out sensitive payments (carry, board, balance sheet investment).
- Supported fund setup, liquidations, treasury, KYC, and investor operations across jurisdictions.
- Led team of 4 and managed audit, service providers, and interdepartmental collaboration.
- SME for Workday and Workiva implementation, created 64%-time efficiencies in cash management processes through automation and enhanced auditability of process.
- Developed global standard operating procedures (‘SOP') for ICG payments, including for deals, carry and payroll. Created process efficiencies reducing time spent by 78%.
- Managed transition of two roles in India team across providers and implemented KPIs. Improved output of team by 47%.
- Automated FX feeds, agency cash postings, and enhanced suspense account handling.
- Automated bank charges, interest, internal transfers postings between ICG accounts, fully automated previously manual process.
- Designed team deliverable tracker for all of Group Finance
- Strengthened bank account governance and streamlined processes reducing time spent on bank account management by 60%
- Led work to create entity control policies
- Managed transition of service providers and enhanced service provider governance for CLOs delivering cost saving of over 25% and service improvements
- Instrumental in delivery of project to streamline cash management through funds structures improving time of cash flows by 32%
Accounts Assistant
Augustinus Bader
London
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivered month-end, accounts payable/accounts receivable, VAT returns, and payroll for UK, US, and FR.
- Ensured accurate financial documentation to prepare for audits.
- Led NetSuite rollout to enhance financial management processes.
- Implemented process improvements to optimise operational efficiency.
Early Finance & Operations Experience
Space NK, The Ampersand Hotel, The Westbury Mayfair
London
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Established robust finance operations by managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and cash management.
- Facilitated month-end close cycles to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Developed strong supplier relationships, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Prepared and supported audits to maintain compliance with regulations.
Investment Associate
DIC
Sofia
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Led analytics and team management for property and luxury asset portfolios.
- Advised on strategies to optimise high-value asset portfolios.
- Applied critical thinking to evaluate and select optimal solutions.
- Analysed complex problems to identify innovative resolutions.
Education
CIMA - Accounting
BPP
London, United Kingdom Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision- - Accounting
London School of Economics
London, United Kingdom 04.2001 - 05.2023
Professional Qualification - Entrepreneurship & Management
Business and Finance Private Vocational College
Sofia 04.2001 - 09.2015
Professional Qualification - Tax and Customs
Karl Marx Vocational high school of Economics
SmolyanB.A. - Entrepreneurship & Business Management
Business and Finance Private Vocational College
Sofia 04.2001 - 07.2015
Diploma - Customs and Tax
Karl Marx Vocational high school of Economics
SmolyanSkills
- Financial Reporting and consolidation (IFRS, UK GAAP, multi-jurisdiction) incl balance sheet substantiation and management of auditors
- Treasury / Cash management (900 bank accounts, FX, Derivatives, Money markets), Accounts payable/accounts receivable, inventory, Payroll, VAT/Sales Tax
- Finance Transformation (Workday, Workiva, NetSuite, GEMS, other platforms)
- Fund Operation (CLOs) and Deal Support
- Regulatory financial reporting (FCA, ONS, CSSF, NFA, ASIC)
- Policy & Control Frameworks incl Risk & Control Self-Assessment (SOPs, risk events)
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Team Leadership to drive high-performance culture
- Takes initiatives and able to multi-task
- Effective communicator, negotiator with ability to influence and work across functions / geographies
Languages
Languages: Bulgarian (Native), English (Fluent)
Native
Timeline
Group Accountant - associate
ICG
03.2022 - 08.2025
Accounts Assistant
Augustinus Bader
06.2021 - 03.2022
Early Finance & Operations Experience
Space NK, The Ampersand Hotel, The Westbury Mayfair
05.2018 - 06.2021
Investment Associate
DIC
01.2016 - 04.2018
Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision- - Accounting
London School of Economics
04.2001 - 05.2023
Professional Qualification - Entrepreneurship & Management
Business and Finance Private Vocational College
04.2001 - 09.2015
B.A. - Entrepreneurship & Business Management
Business and Finance Private Vocational College
04.2001 - 07.2015
CIMA - Accounting
BPP
Professional Qualification - Tax and Customs
Karl Marx Vocational high school of Economics
Diploma - Customs and Tax
Karl Marx Vocational high school of Economics
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