Demetris Kouris
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Greek Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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The Heritage Private School
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Cyprus
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Management Staff / Economics Teacher
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Sep 2015 - Present
Head of Key Stage 5 - overall responsibility for the performance and pastoral care of Years 12 and 13 students (ages 16-18).Economics Teacher - Top in Cyprus for IAL Edexcel Economics 2018/19.The Heritage Private School and Institute in its stunning location, with mountain and sea views, is an impressive sight in the hills along the main Limassol to Troodos road in Cyprus. With almost 1200 culturally diverse students on roll, the School is truly international in its intake and philosophy, holding the prestigious British Council International School Award for "outstanding development of the international dimension in the curriculum."The School follows the 2014 National Curriculum for England and the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, and all teaching is in English. Standard assessments lead to GCSEs, IGCSEs, AS and A Levels, and also Cambridge Checkpoints, ECDL, CEFR foreign languages including French DELF, German Zertificat, Modern Greek and Trinity performing arts qualifications.The Heritage is a Cambridge International Fellowship Centre, a centre for Cambridge International Examinations and Pearson Edexcel International Examinations, an ECDL and DELF Approved Test Centre and an Examination Centre for Anglia Examinations England.The School provides excellent education for students in the age range 2-18. Academic progress, personal and social development, and good self-discipline are all key aspects of our ethos.
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PwC Cyprus
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Cyprus
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Accounting
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500 - 600 Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2015
Tax compliance and tax consultancy services offered to local and foreign clients.Services offered to various clients, (local, foreign and individuals) of numerous industries with a focus on the Financial Services sector, with regards to audit of tax, tax compliance work, capital statements and tax advisory, including exposure to international tax and double tax treaties.Engaged and working directly with the Partner on large projects, including assistance and consultation to a large client regarding the disposal of a major hotel based in Limassol that attracted local media attention.
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Senior Audit Associate
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2012
Audit services offered to local and foreign clients. Three years audit experience of clients within the industry of financial services with clientèle including International Banks located in Cyprus. Exposure was with audit teams and also multiple clients audited individually, working directly with the manager and/or partner. Promoted in the 2nd year of employment to Senior Associate grade 6 months ahead of the average.
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World Bank Group
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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World Bank Doing Business Team
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Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
Successfully selected, from numerous applicants from PwC Global (worldwide), to work in Washington DC at the World Bank Group offices as part of the 'World Bank Doing Business Team' on the high profile 'Doing Business Project' and the PwC 'Paying Taxes' publication, both of which achieve global recognition and media coverage. Successfully selected, from numerous applicants from PwC Global (worldwide), to work in Washington DC at the World Bank Group offices as part of the 'World Bank Doing Business Team' on the high profile 'Doing Business Project' and the PwC 'Paying Taxes' publication, both of which achieve global recognition and media coverage.
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GE Capital
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Analyst
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Jul 2007 - Jul 2008
A pricing analyst in the mortgages team undertaking a role as project leader for market position versus competition and reporting to senior managers across various departments (Finance, Risk, Marketing, Sales). Due to my exceptional performance, I was invited back to work post graduation within the competitive financial management program, however I opted to join PwC so as to obtain the ICAEW ACA qualification. Undertook formal GE training on, amongst others, Presentation skills, Teamsmanship skills and Negotiation skills.
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Grant Thornton LLP (US)
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United States
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
Audit department assistant. Summer work experience at Grant Thornton within the audit department, including assistance with vouching and also was shadowing the manager and head partner of the Limassol office. Audit department assistant. Summer work experience at Grant Thornton within the audit department, including assistance with vouching and also was shadowing the manager and head partner of the Limassol office.
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Education
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
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University of Surrey
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Managerial Economics