Jil Zaharov

• Audit Coordination Lead: Seamlessly transitioned into audit coordination. Demonstrated strong leadership and adaptability in driving strategic initiatives, which significantly improved audit efficiency and alignment with business objectives.

• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with auditors, fostering trust and safeguarding BP’s financial value. These efforts facilitated smoother audit processes and enhanced collaborative efforts.

• Process Optimization: Streamlined supervisory board reporting by implementing standardization and optimization techniques, resulting in a 40% reduction in report length and a 25% reduction in report generation time. Utilized advanced reporting tools to focus content on essential insights, enhancing decision-making efficiency.

• Management Reporting Standardization: Led the standardization of management reports across multiple legal entities, ensuring reporting integrity and meeting audit deadlines. Employed data analysis tools to support BP’s operational excellence and align with finance and business objectives.

• Collaboration and Leadership: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to implement reporting improvements and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Recognized for leadership in driving process enhancements and achieving operational efficiency.

• Audit and Risk Management Specialist: Planned and executed risk-based audits of annual, half-year, and quarterly consolidated financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS for a leading life sciences company. Enhanced audit efficiency through process optimizations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. Led a team in managing these audits, driving significant improvements in compliance and operational efficiency.

• Client Relationship Management & Strategic Insights: Cultivated and maintained strong client relationships, boosting satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving. Delivered strategic presentations to client boards, translating complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations, which supported informed decision-making and strengthened client trust.

• Special Projects Implementation: Directed customized approaches for SAP ERP conversions, acquisitions, carve-outs, profitability analyses, and licensing for high-profile projects. Ensured successful outcomes and smooth integration, showcasing expertise in managing complex projects and delivering impactful results.

• Audit and Financial Reporting Specialist: Conducted comprehensive audits of annual and consolidated financial statements, including control testing for complex shared service center structures, ensuring financial integrity and regulatory compliance. Standardized financial statement analysis for quarterly reviews using advanced analytical tools, delivering actionable insights that supported strategic decision-making and improved reporting accuracy.

• Team Leadership and Development: Led cross-functional teams on high-profile engagements, driving significant improvements in reporting accuracy and reducing audit completion times. Spearheaded the development and implementation of enhanced onboarding processes for new colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, and increasing overall team efficiency and engagement.

• Process Improvement and Strategic Insights: Implemented process enhancements that reduced reporting errors and strengthened financial oversight, demonstrating a commitment to effective financial management and oversight.