George Gvazava, CFA, ACCA
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Ithaca, NY, United States
Toptal member since July 14, 2020
George brings diverse finance expertise from his roles at Deloitte, Galt & Taggart (the largest investment bank in Georgia), CryptX Group, and, most recently, Bank of Georgia Group (an LSE-listed entity). He has advised companies in the technology, energy, oil and gas, and banking sectors, with total assets ranging from $10 million to over $1 billion. George was nominated by Forbes Georgia in "30 Under 30: Finance," and he enjoys helping clients navigate their most challenging finance projects.
Career Highlights
Education Highlights
Certification Highlights
Case Studies
Monthly Cash Flow Forecast Model
High-level Financial Statement Analysis
Valuation Summary Using a Football Field Chart
Expertise
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Equity Valuation
- Financial Management
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Financial Risk Management
- M&A Modeling
- Virtual CFO
Work Experience
Chief Crypto Officer | Deputy Chief Digital Officer
Bank of Georgia Group
- Led research, analysis, and experimental initiatives to unlock the strategic potential of crypto and blockchain technology within the bank.
- Functioned as the primary point of contact for multiple departments, including finance, legal, AML, CB, and marketing, serving as the go-to expert for addressing and resolving crypto-related inquiries and challenges.
- Conducted comprehensive company-wide training and knowledge-sharing sessions on crypto and blockchain, ensuring widespread understanding and alignment with the organization's objectives.
CEO
CryptX Terminal
- Envisioned and developed a variety of portfolio products in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries.
- Oversaw all operations and business activities to ensure they produced the desired results and were consistent with the overall strategy and mission.
- Accelerated profitability and growth by establishing an extensive network of partners and optimizing service utilization.
CFO
CryptX
- Co-led the group's international expansion and oversaw the subsidiaries' financial operations.
- Established the financial risk management policy from scratch. It was based on internal quantitative data and external market data and used daily by risk managers.
- Championed the leadership and development of a high-performance team, meticulously assessing performance metrics, identifying training needs, and implementing strategic plans to enhance overall productivity and efficiency.
- Set up the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function that supported the managerial decision-making process.
Visiting/Invited Lecturer
Grenoble Ecole de Management
- Taught a financial and management accounting course to second-year students from 30+ countries enrolled in the Bachelor in International Business (BIB) program.
- Focused lectures on the vital link between theory and practice that needs to be understood and implemented in the corporate world.
- Advised and assisted students in developing strategies for their early-stage startups, provided contacts to potential VC investors, and helped them raise funds.
Investment Banking Senior Analyst | Associate
Galt & Taggart
- Developed financial models to value equity for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising transactions with a total value of $500+ million.
- Co-led issuances of public bonds by local corporations and international financial institutions with a combined value of $1+ billion.
- Advised clients on optimal capital structures for their businesses and helped them restructure $100+ million in total assets.
- Participated in the valuation of the largest provider of online gambling services in Georgia.
- Trained the team of interns on various corporate finance-related subjects.
Project Manager and Financial Analyst
Municipal Development Fund of Georgia
- Managed municipal developmental projects funded by the World Bank with a total value of $100+ million.
- Assisted stakeholders (government, municipalities, contractors, and the World Bank) in initiating and executing projects.
- Prepared financial and economic analyses for proposed projects and evaluated potential financial, economic, and social impacts.
Financial Auditor
Deloitte
- Participated in the financial audit of Georgia's major player in the energy sector with $200+ million in total assets and $250 million in revenue.
- Served as the auditor-in-charge, leading the audits of Georgia's two largest players in the oil and gas sector.
- Analyzed the internal control system of a Georgian conglomerate operating in business sectors such as renewable energy, education, mining, and technology. Provided management with recommendations to address the deficiencies identified.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
Bank of Georgia University - Tbilisi, Georgia
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree in Finance
Caucasus University - Tbilisi, Georgia
Bachelor in International Business (BIB) Degree in Finance and Accounting
Grenoble Ecole de Management - Grenoble, France
Certifications
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
CFA institute
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
Corporate Finance Institute
ACCA
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
Skills
Finance
Corporate Finance, Management Accounting, DCF Valuation, Equity Valuation, Financial Modeling, M&A Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), CFO, Revenue & Expense Projections, Forecasting, Cash Management, Ratio Analysis, Cash Flow Modeling, Financial Reporting, Three-statement Modeling, Blockchain, Accounting, Pricing, Valuation, Financial Management, Comparable Company Analysis, Financial Model Auditing, M&A (Sell-side), M&A (Buy-side), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Risk Analysis, Mezzanine, Financial Accounting, P&L Forecasting, Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Fundamental Analysis, Fundraising, Transaction Modeling, Investment Portfolio Management, Startup Funding, Capital Structuring, Wealth Management, Tax Planning
Industry Expertise
Bitcoin, High-tech Startups, Banking & Finance, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Telecommunications, Leases, Financial Services, Tokenomics, Financial Markets, Retail & Wholesale, Early-stage Startups, Venture Capital, Real Estate Development, Real Estate
Data & Analysis Software
Financial Data
Output Software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Other
Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Risk Management, Precedent Transaction Analysis, Financial Analysis, Transaction Comparables, Interim CFO, Virtual CFO, Group Reporting IFRS, IFRS Consolidation, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Crypto, P&L Management, Lecturing, Tutoring, Online Tutoring, Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Cryptocurrency Wallets, IFRS Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Management, Reporting, Fractional CFO, DCF Modeling, Budget Modeling, Pitch Decks, Part-time CFO, Ethereum, Business Development, Strategy, Cryptoeconomics, Treasury Management, Investor Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll & Benefits, Storytelling, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Finance, Business Operations, PV Analysis, Audits, Investment Banking, Equity Investment, Startups, Financials, Team Management, Fintech, Rolling Forecasts, B2C, Financing, Fixed Income, Blockchain Platforms, Utility Tokens, Growth Strategy, Startup Growth Strategy Development, Auditing, Controls Assurance, US GAAP, Web3, Controllership, Portfolio Management, Bonds, Transaction Advisory, Local & Municipal Government, Economic Analysis, Project Management, Gambling, Cryptocoin Mining, Crisis Management, Early-stage Venture Capital, Cryptocurrency, Software as a Service (SaaS), Fintech Consultant, B2B, Financial Statements, SaaS, Early-stage Funding, Investor Relations, Investor Presentations, Economics, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Digital Product Management, Pitch Deck Consultant, Hiring, Recruitment
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