Accounting outsourcing

Alexander joined the company in 2007 as an accountant and has worked his way up to Partner in charge of the accounting and financial management services. Alexander has more than 20 years of professional experience. Alexander is responsible for complex projects on accounting automation and integration of robotic processes into accounting, financial management and business planning for SCHNEIDER GROUP's customers. He manages a team of more than 150 accounting experts. Alexander holds a degree in Finance and Credit and completed the Executive MBA in Strategic Finance at the Russian Academy of National Economy in 2021. He speaks Russian, German and English.

Alexey joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2005. His was responsible for establishing IT services business line in the company - projects on implementation of 1C solutions in local subsidiaries of international companies and their integration with ITAN module for international reporting, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Navision used in head offices of international companies. Alexey’s most notable projects in SCHNEIDER GROUP include: implementation of 1C solutions for international clothing and footwear manufacturers, both in the luxury and mass-market segments; implementation of “1C:Complex Automation” and its integration with ITAN module for international accounting and SAP system in the head office for one of the world's leading toy manufacturers; implementation of “1C:Manufacturing Enterprise Management” and its integration with SAP and logistics systems in the head office for a Japanese car manufacturer. Alexey was appointed a Partner in 2022. His current area of responsibility is accounting outsourcing and financial management services. He heads the company’s FACE (Finance and Accounting Centre of Excellence) department. Alexey is a graduate in information technology. His second university degree is in economics and business management. He also has a diploma in finance and credit.

Nodir became Director of the Tashkent office in September 2018. He is responsible for the development of services provided by the Tashkent and Yerevan offices, including accounting outsourcing and automation, ERP implementation and integration, interim management, business setup and manufacturing localisation. Prior to joining SCHNEIDER GROUP, Nodir worked for 18 years for Uzbekistan Airways in increasingly responsible positions, starting as Head of External Affairs and completing his job for the airline as Head of representative offices in Kazakhstan, Greece, and Spain. He has more than 20 years of professional experience in finance and international consulting. Nodir earned a degree in Finance, Consulting, and Venture Management from Emory University (Atlanta, the USA) and a degree in International Business from the Tashkent State University of Economics, where he taught Management Accounting course after the graduation. Nodir speaks 5 languages: Russian, English, Uzbek, Spanish and Greek.

Natalia joined the company’s Minsk office in 2009. She is in charge of the services offered by SCHNEIDER GROUP in Belarus: accounting outsourcing, financial, tax and legal consulting, compliance, interim management as well as business setup and manufacturing localisation. Natalia has extensive experience in accounting, financial and management reporting, taxation of subsidiaries of international companies and foreign representative offices in Belarus.  Natalia actively contributes to the professional community, presenting at various conferences and seminars. Prior to joining SCHNEIDER GROUP, Natalia worked as chief accountant for international companies in manufacturing, energy, construction and professional services industries. She has over 20 years of professional experience. Natalia graduated from the Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics with a degree in Accounting, Analysis and Audit. She is a certified expert in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR RUS) and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Natalia speaks Russian, Belarusian and English.

Olga joined the company in 2013 and got promoted to the head of accounting group in 2015. Since 2017 Olga is also responsible for SCHNEIDER GROUP import services. One of Olga’s first projects at SCHNEIDER GROUP was accounting and management reporting for a world-famous toy manufacturer. She successfully guided the customer through multiple mandatory audits and tax checks and prepared the client’s accounting for migration from 1C to SAP. Olga's accounting team specialises on projects of accounting, tax and management reporting set up, restoration and adaptation for companies from a wide range of industries: from professional services to manufacturing and construction. In 2017, Olga took over operational management of SCHNEIDER GROUP import department, providing export, import and customs clearance services. She has strengthened greatly the SCHNEIDER GROUP's team of foreign trade consultants and assists the company's customers in solving complex tax and customs law issues, helping them to achieve better financial results.  Olga often serves as a financial advisor to the management of SCHNEIDER GROUP's clients. She has more than 15 years of professional experience in finance, including 8 years in financial consulting. Olga has a university degree in Accounting, Analysis and Audit. She is currently pursuing an MBA in Business Management at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (IBS Moscow). Olga speaks Russian and English.

Lyudmila joined the company in 2011 and has been leading an accounting team of 35 experts since 2014. Lyudmila is in charge of company’s accounting and tax reporting services. She advises SCHNEIDER GROUP's clients on the current legislation, supervises projects for accounting & tax review to identify and mitigate associated risks. Lyudmila's portfolio at SCHNEIDER GROUP includes over 40 projects for companies in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, agriculture, construction, retail, and professional services. She regularly participates in seminars and trainings organized by the company in Kazakhstan. Lyudmila has more than 18 years of professional experience in accounting, international financial reporting preparation, and taxation. She earned her degree in Accounting and Audit from Narxoz University (formerly, Turar Ryskulov Kazakh Economic University) in Kazakhstan, holds an MBA from the International Academy of Business in Finance. She is also a licensed professional accountant and tax consultant in Kazakhstan.

Olga joined the company in 2004. During her 17 years at SCHNEIDER GROUP, Olga has worked her way up from senior accountant to finance & accounting director. She has more than 25 years of professional experience. Olga specialises in accounting, taxation and financial reporting according to Russian accounting standards, projects on internal audit, transformation of local financial reporting into IFRS and management reporting. She is responsible for automation of financial processes and communication with Russian tax authorities and industry regulators. Olga is an interim General Director for several SCHNEIDER GROUP customers.  She graduated from Saint Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance with a degree in Accounting, Analysis and Audit and also holds a degree in Economics and Management from Lomonosov Moscow State University, with a specialisation in Financial Management. Olga is a certified accountant of the Institute of Professional Accountants of Russia.

Ekaterina joined SCHNEIDER GROUP as an accountant in 2006. Among her her first clients were one of the oldest auction houses in the world and a leading development company constructing a shopping center in Ryazan. She graduated with honors in Business Administration from the Russian State Technical University named after K.E. Tsiolkovsky and holds certificates in DipIFR and taxation in Russia (Dip NRF).                                                 Ekaterina has in-depth expertise in accounting, taxation, management reporting and financial management, including setup and automation of accounting and management reporting. Ekaterina's main client projects include: accounting for the company constructing solar power plants in Russia, companies operating in the fashion industry (from online mass-market stores to luxury brands), as well as the official broadcaster of FIFA 2018 events.

Ekaterina joined the company in 2011 as senior accountant. She has more than 18 years of professional experience, 11 of them at SCHNEIDER GROUP. Ekaterina has extensive experience in accounting, tax and management reporting. She is responsible for complex projects in accounting & tax, accounting and management reporting setup and improvement, accounting automation and business process efficiency optimization. Ekaterina graduated from K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management with a degree in Finance and Credit. She is a certified professional in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR RUS) and Business Management (CIMA Adv Dip MA (Rus)), holds a Mini MBA in Investment from the Open European Academy of Economics and Politics. Ekaterina speaks Russian and English.

Ekaterina joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2012 as accounting expert, responsible for accounting and tax reporting for the customers. In 2014, she was promoted to the head of accounting group. She manages a team of more than 20 accounting experts and serves as finance & accounting director for several SCHNEIDER GROUP's customers from wholesale, mechanical engineering, professional services, design, and construction industries.  Ekaterina advises SCHNEIDER GROUP's international clients on the issues of Russian accounting and taxation and assists them with the preparation of reporting according to international accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP).  She has more than 18 years of professional experience. Ekaterina holds a degree in Accounting, Analysis, and Audit from Saint Petersburg State University of Economics. She also graduated from Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia. Ekaterina got additional education in Business and HR Management in the dual-diploma programme by Pierre Mendès-France University, Grenoble, and Université Paris Dauphine, Paris, has a PhD in Economics and a Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards. Ekaterina speaks 4 languages: Russian, English, French and German.

Julia joined the company in 2007 as accounting assistant and has worked her way up to the position of finance & accounting director, leading a team of 25 accountants. She supervises internal projects on development of add-ons for 1C systems to automate routine accounting tasks and operations. Julia is a regular trainer at SCHNEIDER GROUP’s internal Starsacademy, conducting workshops for accountants and the author of internal standards for preparation of management reporting and transformation of reporting according to Russian accounting standards (RAS) into management reporting according to customer’s requirements.  Julia graduated with an honours degree in Accounting, Analysis and Audit from the Academy of Budget and Treasury of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation (merged with Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation in 2012) and holds a diploma in International Financial Reporting from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in Russian (DipIFR (Rus)).

Elena has been with the company for 11 years, working her way up from accounting assistant to deputy finance & accounting director, CPA. Elena specialises in accounting, taxation and preparation of financial reporting according to the Russian accounting standards, including projects on internal audit, as well as transformation of local financial reporting into reporting according to international standards (FRS and HGB). She also supports projects on automation of accounting and financial reporting. Elena has deep knowledge of accounting for wholesale and retail, logistics and agriculture, real estate, professional services industry and representative offices. She graduated from Saint Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance with a degree in Accounting, Analysis and Audit and is a certified chief accountant of the Institute of Professional Accountants of Russia. Elena speaks 4 languages: Russian, English, German and French.

Sergey joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2018. He is responsible for projects in accounting and taxation and advises company clients on accounting and management reporting setup, business process efficiency assessment and operational risks identification.   Prior to SCHNEIDER GROUP, Sergey worked as chief accountant at industrial and agricultural enterprises and manufacturing and construction companies for over 10 years. Sergey has a degree in Economics and Enterprise Management and constantly improves his accounting and tax qualifications.

Vitaliy is in charge of accounting and tax projects, advising SCHNEIDER GROUP’s clients on tax optimisation, setup and automation of management reporting, budgeting, and financial modelling. Prior to joining SCHNEIDER GROUP, he worked as chief accountant and financial director in an industrial enterprise for 10 years. Vitaliy was responsible for organisation and control of business activities in companies from IT, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, construction, professional services, wholesale, and retail industries. He has more than 15 years of professional experience. Vitaliy graduated from Belarusian State University with a master’s degree in Finance and Credit. In 2017, he took a course in Budgeting, Technology and Automation. In 2018, he completed the Financial Risk Management course and in 2019 - the Key Figures for Business Owners course.

Nargiza is in charge of projects in accounting, HR records management and management reporting. She advises company clients on compliance of their bookkeeping and tax accounting with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Prior to joining SCHNEIDER GROUP Nargiza worked for over 7 years in accounting and consulting in the wholesale and manufacturing. She has more than 10 years of professional experience. Nargiza speaks Uzbek and Russian.