Deloitte arrives in Armenian market

YEREVAN, February 6. /ARKA/. International association of Deloitte companies has reported official opening of its office in Yerevan. It is the firm’s 17th office in the CIS and the first to be opened in Armenia, according to the report.

“The firm made the strategic decision to open an office in Yerevan to deepen its long-running relationships with local companies and to tap into the country's rapid economic development”, the firm’s website reported.

Deloitte has been operating in the CIS for more than 20 years and currently employs nearly 3,000 people in the region.

“In addition to adding a new office to our CIS network, we are delighted to be expanding in the Armenian market which, in our opinion, represents significant opportunities for growth. We will be providing the expertise, knowledge and integrated solutions our clients need to meet their growth ambitions. We look forward to supporting Armenia and its business community in realising its huge potential,” said David Owen, Deloitte CIS CEO

Srbuhi Hakobyan will lead the new office dividing her time between her responsibilities as Audit Partner in Moscow and Yerevan, according to the report. 

She has a diverse background, including experience in the banking, retail, real estate, healthcare and manufacturing sectors. Srbuhi is a member of ACCA and the Association of Accountants and Auditors (Armenia).

“This is a very exciting time for the new practice in Yerevan, and I would like to take the opportunity to welcome our new hires. I am confident that we will build a strong team here which will be able to deliver top quality services to our clients. I look forward to delivering our exemplary services to existing clients, as well as expanding the Deloitte member firms’ local and international client base in the region,” said Srbuhi.

Deloitte CIS is one of the world’s foremost audit and consulting firms, offering audit, consulting, corporate finance, enterprise risk, and tax and legal services and leveraging the professional experience of approximately 3,000 employees in 16 offices spread across 10 countries in the region. Known as an employer of choice for its innovative human resources programmes, Deloitte is dedicated to helping its clients and people excel, reads the company’s website. -0-