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OLGA IVANOVA

OLGA IVANOVA

London,UK

Summary

Audit Senior Manager with more than 13 years of experience leading multinational audits for listed clients including companies in Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer, Technology and other sectors. I had successfully delivered complex cross-border audits in large listed international groups. I have being part of successful audit tenders, including large listed clients.

I have a wide range of coordinating global teams, and have worked with teams and clients in Europe, Asia, South America and US.

Expertise includes strategic communications, regulatory compliance and mentoring high-performing teams. I have being a People and Purpose champion within a department with more than 250+ people. Big 4 experience. Strong IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP, ISA knowledge. PhD in economics (consulting services).

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

External Audit Senior Manager

Deloitte LLP
London
12.2018 - Current

- Audit and Assurance services for various industries (Industrial thread Manufacturing, Retail, Technology) for FTSE 100 clients in accordance with ISA and UK GAAP;

- Audit of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102;

- Owned financial planning across all audit engagements.

- Experience in audit of Plc subsidiary accounts;

- Leading audit engagements, coordination and control of the work of team members;

- Preparation of reporting packages and analytical reviews;

- Managing of overseas components;

- Reviewing and helping with the new reporting standards;

- Global practice review experience of large FinTech company.

- Collaborated with senior stakeholders, including CFOs, Internal Audit, Investor Relations and business divisions.

-Provided audit leadership across a diverse client portfolio generating more than £10m fees.

- Monitored staff performance and developed improvements plans.

- Internal control coaching of FTSE engagements.

- Applied PCAOB requirements and interpreted SOX implications during engagements.

- Held responsibility for business development actions delivering £30m new client wins.

- Managed cross-functional teams ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery.

-Modelled business processes to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.

Senior Auditor

Deloitte CIS
Moscow, Russian Federation
01.2013 - 12.2018

- Audit and Assurance services for various industries (Agriculture wholesales and Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail and others) assisting Global Deloitte clients in accordance with Referral Instructions, ISA and Russian Auditing Standards;

- Leading audit engagements, coordination and control of the work of team members;

- Preparation of reporting packages and analytical reviews following the requirements as set out in the Referral Instructions;

- Audit of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP, Russian GAAP;

- Participation and successful completion of the Integrated audit of the large Agriculture wholesales Company under PCAOB audit standards of the subsidiary operating in the sector of agriculture wholesales and manufacturing. Participated in Statutory Audit;

- Participation as Lead Audit Senior in audit of reporting package of Large Cement Group including Internal Controls testing.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Negotiation skills

London School of Economics and Political Science
London
10-2023

PhD in economics - Economy and Management of the National Economy

Russian State Social University
Moscow
01-2018

Degree in Economics - Financial Management

Financial University
Moscow
01-2013

Skills

  • Project management
  • Remote team management
  • Relationship management
  • Communication skills
  • IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP, and ISA knowledge
  • Internal controls (SOX)
  • Complex audit judgments
  • Technical accounting
  • People analytics
  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Resource management
  • Risk assessment strategies
  • Financial modeling
  • Data analysis techniques
  • Client relationship management
  • Audit compliance frameworks
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Business relationship management
  • Performance management
  • Control frameworks
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Internal and external communication
  • Financial systems: SAP, Hyperion, Power BI
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Multinational experience
  • Statutory audits
  • Business development strategies
  • Value creation and insights sharing

Personal Information

Citizenship: British passport 

LANGUAGES

Russian
First Language
English
Proficient
C2

Certification

  • Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • PhD in economics (consulting services)
  • Negotiation Program certificate
  • RI (Responsible Individual) in progress

References

Available upon request

Timeline

External Audit Senior Manager

Deloitte LLP
12.2018 - Current

Senior Auditor

Deloitte CIS
01.2013 - 12.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Negotiation skills

London School of Economics and Political Science

PhD in economics - Economy and Management of the National Economy

Russian State Social University

Degree in Economics - Financial Management

Financial University
OLGA IVANOVA