Well-rounded Financial Reporting Expert with 11 years of experience in accounting and financial operations for top Oil and Gas company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Expert Financial Reporting
Wintershall Dea GmbH
09.2020 - Current
Participation in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing financial statements, preparation of disclosure notes.
Analyzed complex business transactions, support Business Unites (monthly/quarterly checks are conducted) for proper accounting treatment under IFRS guidelines, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate timely completion of quarterly/annual audits, resulting in clean audit opinions.
Streamlined month-end/quarterly and year end closing processes, significantly reducing the time required for accurate reporting of financial results.
Led the implementation of a new disclosure management tool (Workiva), increasing efficiency in financial reporting processes. ESEF reporting (xbrl) based on EU Taxonomy has been implemented.
Participation in finalization of S4 Chart of Accounts structure (IFRS and Local GAAP), quality check of Chart of Accounts (consistency, sufficient explanation).
Financial Controller
Wintershall Dea Russia GmbH
05.2017 - 09.2020
Financial controller for Russian Joint Venture “SevernefteGazprom” operating the Yuzhno-Russkoye license with 25 BCM yearly gas production.
Oversaw financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting, reporting under IFRS standards and in accordance with the corporate policies and control procedures to ensure profitability.
Economic evaluation of existing and new investment projects (preparation of respective valuation models); supporting project team during Committee review process.
Participating in financing project for field development including 133 wells in the investment amount of 567 mln. EUR. Providing support in processing, analysis and coordination of information between HQ, BU and JV, consulting, collaboration with all stakeholders included in the process (technical and legal specialists, consultants, JVs specialists) in terms of financial requirements of the process.
Participating in preparation of analytical reports and presentation materials for management.
Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
Key function in JV and partner influencing campaigns
Financial Controller
Inchcape, PLC
11.2013 - 05.2017
Control over AUDI brand activities, major financial drivers. Financial reporting preparation in accordance with IFRS standards for the management.
Responsible for month-end and year-end closing implementation in accordance with IFRS: transformation of financial statements from Local GAAP to IFRS, consolidation;
Control closing of accounts; monitoring of receivable and payments; reconciliation turnovers and receivables from intercompany transactions.
Responsible for annual budgeting, quarterly correction and control of budget implementation
FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST
INNOLOGY, PLC
09.2010 - 11.2013
Led the project of implementation of ERP system in area of evaluation investment projects for the Construction and Investment Company.
Created a business process model for the company in IDEF/0 standard; organized the process of budgeting.
Developed and implemented the financial and economic modeling of an investment project, created a methodology of the investment project assessment
Developed analytical reports, financial model of the project, sensitivity analysis.
Conducted a pre-project survey of the company: analysis and optimization of the organizational structure, modeling and description of business processes, analysis of analytical reports of the constriction company.
Participated in the development of budgeting regulation.
Education
Masters in International Business - Business And Managerial Economics
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
06.2008
Masters in Finance And Credit -
Finance & Economics Institute
Moscow, Russia
06.2007
• Specialist in Management - Managerial Economics
POMORSK STATE UNIVERSITY
Archangelsk, Russia
06.2004
Skills
Professional skills:
Accounting management
Financial Reporting Knowledge
Budgeting and financial management
Internal control management
Corporate finance
Project finance
Business process modeling
Language skills:
Russian – Native,
English – Advanced,
German – Upper-Intermediate
Computer skills:
Workiva
SAP ERP System
Statistical Applications – SPPS
Business Process Construction Applications – IDEF/0
Timeline
Expert Financial Reporting
Wintershall Dea GmbH
09.2020 - Current
Financial Controller
Wintershall Dea Russia GmbH
05.2017 - 09.2020
Financial Controller
Inchcape, PLC
11.2013 - 05.2017
FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST
INNOLOGY, PLC
09.2010 - 11.2013
Masters in International Business - Business And Managerial Economics
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.