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Elizaveta Rykunova

I specialise in finance within the fashion industry, combining creativity and analytical skills.
About

With my international background, I have gained valuable experience and education in the fashion industry. I studied fashion design at prestigious University of the Arts London and graduated with the first-class degree in International Management form the University of Bath. My unique background combines creativity and strong analytical focus which enabled me to work with renowned fashion clients such as National Magazines, Fred Perry and Tommy Hilfiger. Additionally, I am fluent in 4 languages and have a wide range of interests outside of work, making me a versatile and dynamic asset to any team.

Previous Brands
Deloitte
MIPEL (Fashion Leather Goods Exhibition)
PwC
StyleSearch
Work Experience
Senior Associate within Audit Division
Sep ‘21 - Feb ‘24
Deloitte

• Conducted audits for Samsung Electronics, National Magazines, and Fred Perry, gaining valuable experience in reviewing and analysing financial statements; • Utilised forensic analytical techniques to investigate and verify the accuracy of client asset valuations, resulting in adjustments to the depreciation account within the financial statements; • Demonstrated dedication to achieving project objectives by performing revenue, PPE and IFRS16 testing on the Samsung team during the busy season. Effectively scheduled team resources and maintained a work progress tracker to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Influencer and social media manager
Jun ‘21 - Aug ‘21
StyleSearch

• Successfully recruited over 30 Instagram influencers with a combined following of 500,000+ users; • Recreated influencers' fashion looks, ensuring high-quality content that resonated with their audience; • Coordinated paid collaborations between influencers and brands, facilitating mutually beneficial partnerships and driving brand awareness. • Played a key role in the launch of the Tommy Hilfiger 'Tommy for Life' collaboration with StyleSearch influencers, contributing to the campaign's success.

Audit & Assurance- Confirmations department
Oct ‘20 - Feb ‘21
PwC

• Obtained confirmations of clients' accounting balances from financial institutions and counterparties, which was crucial in completing core audit areas and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements. • Conducted trainings for new joiners, equipping them with a solid understanding of confirmation management tool and its integration into the audit workflow.

Fashion Buyer's Assistant
Jun ‘19 - Sep ‘19
MIPEL (Fashion Leather Goods Exhibition)

• Successfully managed the purchase order matrix, ensuring accurate and timely ordering of materials; • Negotiated price and delivery terms with suppliers, and demonstrated strong vendor management skills, fostering positive relationships and ensuring smooth collaboration throughout the production process. • Contributed to the successful launch of the FW2020 collection, which received positive feedback from customers and contributed to the brand's growth and success.

Languages
Italian - Work Proficiency
French - Basic
Russian - Native
English - Native
Spanish - Fluent
Education & Training
University of the Arts London
‘20 - ‘23
Fashion Design
University of Bath
‘19 - ‘23
Bachelor of Science
London College of Fashion
‘19 - ‘19
Visual Merchandising and Display
Bath College
‘18 - ‘19
International Foundation Year
Business
London, UK