Ivan Markov
About Ivan Markov
Ivan Markov is a Planning & Analysis Accountant at Investec, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from University College London and has extensive experience in financial management and cost analysis across various financial institutions.
Work at Investec
Ivan Markov has been employed at Investec as a Planning & Analysis Accountant since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of month-end processes, which includes posting accruals, prepayments, and cost allocation journals. He delivers clear reporting and effective commentary on allocations, including variance analysis, to assist management in understanding the cost base and allocations. Additionally, he provides monthly reporting to cost centre managers and conducts variance reviews, playing a key role in forecasting and budgeting for cost centre spend and allocations within the business.
Education and Expertise
Ivan Markov holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from University College London, which he attended from 2000 to 2003. He also studied Economics with East European Studies at the same institution. Prior to that, he studied Industrial Management at the Technical University of Sofia from 1991 to 1996. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in economic principles and analytical skills relevant to his accounting roles.
Background
Ivan Markov has a diverse professional background in accounting and financial analysis. He began his career at Westminster Kingsway College, London, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His career includes positions at several financial institutions, such as Barclays Bank PLC, RBS, and Munich Re (Group), where he held various roles including Management Accountant and Senior Cost Analyst. This experience has contributed to his expertise in financial management and cost analysis.
Previous Employment Experience
Ivan Markov has held multiple positions in the finance sector prior to his current role at Investec. He worked as a Management Accountant at Barclays Bank PLC from 2008 to 2009 and at Bank Leumi for a brief period in 2009. He served as a Senior Cost Analyst at RBS from 2013 to 2016 and as a Cost Accountant at Schroders from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at Munich Re (Group) as a Financial Management and Cost Accountant from 2017 to 2018. His varied roles have provided him with extensive experience in financial reporting and cost management.