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Russia

• Introduced the regular reporting system of P&L, CF and BS statements, optimized data collection and consolidation from MS Project and Accounting system using Microsoft Power Tools (PQ, PP, BI), which resulted in cutting down reporting time from a month to less than 5 days as well as speeding up and automating interim reports with improved accuracy.• Developed an investment model for startup RPA product, which attracted first grants of $20M in total. Supervised the preparation of reports required for the grantors.• Prepared the startup RPA division for sale by creating separate reports, business plans, negotiating with investors, resulting in a double profit sale.• Developed and embedded an hourly rate resources cost model in order to mitigate project evaluation risks through effective automated templates.• Efficiently onboarded and managed a team of 10+ which helped reduce the turnover by less than 20%.

Russia

• Built financial models in 5 industries (Construction/Development, Engineering, Civil Aviation, Wholesale, IT/Digital) from scratch aiming to effectively kickstart investment projects.• Developed several ERP implementation functional requirements by interviewing key staff, auditing and monitoring processes.• Managed transformation of financial statements to IFRS in collaboration with KPMG consultants resulting in enhancement of accounting methodology and adjustment of processes and IT-systems.• Prevented investors from acquiring a loss-making business which saved at least $60M by conducting thorough due diligence assessment.

Russia

• Supported a successful business acquisition deal by leading due diligence, estimating value through building a business model based on marketing research and strategy.• Developed the strategy that helped increase sales and market share and optimize services. This led to significant boost in business value over two years and enabled investors to exit with 75% profit.

Russia