Success stories

Marina Borisova, Head of Financial and Analytical Department (years in the company: 1999-2016)

"I enjoy working in FinExpertiza. If I think that I've reached the limit in some professional area, I can always do something different, and I don't need to leave the company. Here, every employee has opportunities for both vertical and horizontal career development."

Marina joined FinExpertiza in 1999 as a receptionist. So, Marina is our first secretary. When FinExpertiza was very small, a secretary had to deal with a variety of tasks. So Marina revised her major, improved her knowledge in accounting and a bit later she was appointed as an accountant. Having mastered all intricacies of the profession, first Marina became the Deputy Chief Accountant and then took charge of accounting departments of several companies of the group.

In 2010 Marina decided to study a new area of activity which is somewhat similar to accounting. Without holding on her previous achievements, she started virtually from scratch and moved to the Financial and Analytical Department as an ordinary employee. Her interest in the new area of activity was really immense, which helped her advance in her new career – in 2014 she took charge of the Financial and Analytical Department where she has been working so far.

Marina Terentyeva, Audit Department Deputy Director (years in the company: 2005-2016)

"For me, FinExpertiza is a team of experts with a positive and friendly environment. Newcomers are given a warm welcome here; we are always willing to help if you have problems."

Marina started to work in FinExpertiza in 2006. At that time she was a very young expert, and our company attracted her with prospects of professional growth. As an auditor in the group, she always discovered something new, adopted the best practices from more experienced colleagues, and never hesitated to clarify something. Performing an auditor's work, Marina became flexible and quick to learn project details. The main thing for her was that she learned to find an approach to every person. Soon Marina was promoted to Senior Auditor. An auditor's job means regular business trips and Marina used them not only as an opportunity to see Russia, but also to learn how people from remote parts of Russia live and to see various factories from within.

Later Marina decided to develop her professional competence, so she moved to IFRS Department as an advisor improving her qualification at the same time. This helped her become a universal expert, well aware of the specifics of both the Russian GAAP and IFRS.

Since 2013 Marina has been managing projects and in 2014 she was appointed Audit Department Deputy Director.

Oksana Timonina, Deputy General Director (years in the company: 1999-2013)

"FinExpertiza was a good jumping hill for me. The company provided great opportunities for self-fulfillment."

Oksana's career path could be an example for many young experts who have only started to work in our company.

Oksana came to FinExpertiza in 1999 as an administrator. Then she mastered a new profession and received a second higher education, and got a position in accounting. Three years later she was appointed as Chief Accountant.

While working, Oksana continued her education. She got MBA in one of the most prestigious Russian business schools and in 2005 she became the Financial Director of the company. A year later Oksana was appointed the Deputy General Director on Audit. From 2009 till 2013 Oksana was the Deputy General Director, running several strategic areas.

Oksana's achievements were highly appreciated by the professional community. According to "1000 most professional managers of Russia" annual rating made up by Association of Russian Managers and the Kommersant publishing house, in 2005 Oksana Timonina was included in the list of 200 top financial directors. A year later, her name was included in TOP-14 financial directors in the field of professional services.

In 2013 Oksana Timonina left the company. Her professionalism, knowledge, skills and management style that she developed in FinExpertiza turned out to be useful in a big Russian company where Oksana was invited as a top manager. She is still working there having good memories of work in FinExpertiza. Oksana became one of best "graduates" of our company, we are very proud of her and wish her every success in her career!