- The document provides a summary of a Russian national's work experience as a CFO and finance director for companies in industries including oil and gas, automotive, mining, construction, and accounting. He has over 10 years of experience leading finance teams and implementing strategies to reduce costs, improve processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. His areas of expertise include financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, mergers and acquisitions, and team leadership.

1. CFO/Finance Director - Alexey Pimenov
GENERAL INFORMATION
Work permit for: Russia
Nationality: Russian
Languages: Russian - native language, English – fluent, Spanish – intermediate
Contacts: E-mail: Job.Pimenov@gmail.com, Skype: sobol_75, Cell phone: +7 (903) 199-3114
PROFILE SUMMARY
Result-oriented business partner for CEO/ General Manager with entrepreneurial mindset and extensive
international experience in Russia, Latin America, Northern Africa. Skilful leader of finance team responsible
for overall financial management and strategy of the Company. Excellent communicator with hands-on
background in capital budgeting, treasury, accounting and reporting capable to deliver tailored solution for
complex problems.
Over 10 years of proved progressive track-record in finance and oil and gas sector combining day-to-day
operations with strategic views.
Core competences:
Team leadership and achieving goal congruence, Capital budgeting, Forecasting and planning, Treasury
management, Accounting and reporting (IFRS and GAAP), Due diligence, Mergers and Acquisitions, Managing
tax exposure, Financial modeling, Process improvement and Change management
WORK EXPERIENCE
06.2014 – present RUS-OIL (Mining industry/energy), Russia
Mid-sized integrated oil company with 4 oil blocks (approx. production 200 th.tn p.a.), drilling company
with 7 rigs, transportation company.
FINANCE DIRECTOR of Orenburg region – manage finance team of 19 employees including planning
department, accounting, treasury. Business partner for General Manager, supporting business-development
and exploration of new oil blocks, managing sub-Group liquidity, liaising with banks and stakeholders.
Key accomplishment
 Contribution to increase of oil production and development of new oil fields during economic downturn.
 Cost-cutting measures implementation with decrease of production costs by 20-25% and drilling costs
by 35-40%.
 Successful completion of three tax audits.
 Development and implementation of robust monthly budgeting procedure.
 Building a goal-oriented finance team by coaching and mentoring staff.
01.2014 – 04.2014 SOTEX (Automotive), Russia
Largest Russian producer of car seats.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) – manage finance team of 12 employees including planning department,
accounting department, treasury and IT team. Deputising General Manager, managing plant liquidity,
implementing “Fast Close” process.
Key accomplishment
 Avoidance of production breakdowns due to cash gaps by managing plant liquidity, negotiations with
banks, suppliers and customers.
 Decrease of overdue payables by 80% within 3 month.
 Mitigating tax exposure of 30 mln RUB, negotiations with tax authorities with respect to deferrals.
 Deployment of factoring scheme of 140 mln. RUB to cover cash gaps.
 Implementation of “Fast close” process resulting in accounting results available within 5 working days
after month end.
 Collection of overdue receivables over 25 mln. RUB.
 Implemented preventive budget control intended to keep expenses within budget.
09.2012 – 12.2013 ERIELL Group (Mining industry/energy), Russia
Third largest Russian drilling operator with international exposure (Middle Asia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria,
Cuba, Czech Republic, Netherlands) with revenues and assets over USD 1 bln.

2. DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Deputy CFO) – manage finance team of 30 employees including
IFRS department, cost-controlling team, accounting department, tax and methodology and budgeting team.
Ensuring compliance with Financial Service Authorities requirements across the Group. Hire, coach and
motoring staff.
Key accomplishment
 Communicate with lenders, shareholders and senior management concerning strategic plans and
funding arrangements. Contributing to revenue grow by 48 % within 1 year.
 Implemented cost-controlling procedures aimed to cut costs resulting in 20% increase of profit margin
and net profit (as opposed to loss in prior years) during six month of 2013.
 Advising management with respect to financial implications of anticipated decisions.
 Issuance and audit of Group IFRS financial statements for 2009-2012 within 12 month.
 Implementation of robust and reliable reporting process with respect to local GAAP and IFRS.
 Mitigated tax exposure of USD 20 mln.
07.2010 - 07.2012 GAZPROM LATIN AMERICA B.V. Venezuelan Branch (Mining
Industry/Energy/Production), Venezuela
Two Venezuelan subsidiaries of Gazprom Latin America B.V. and JV with PDVSA generated revenues
over USD 70 mln. per year and had portfolio of active contracts over USD 200 mln.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) – Assumed overall responsibility for all financial aspects of Gazprom
business in Venezuela. Acted as Managing Director business partner. Implemented and supported robust
treasury and budgeting procedures. Supervised local finance team of 9 employees.
Key accomplishment
 Established and maintained good working relationship with national oil company – PDVSA which
effected in approval of new projects, decrease of outstanding receivables.
 Developed and negotiated with Gazprom’s management and BoD of joint venture plan to meet
milestones of Gazprom projects in Venezuela.
 Managed USD 200 mln. contract portfolio with respect to profitability, cash flow and delivery deadlines.
 Negotiated and arranged loans facility from local and international banks of USD 17 mln. to provide
funding for Gazprom’s projects.
 Implemented cost-controlling procedures aimed to monitor costs and avoid losses. All projects in
Venezuela during 2010-2012 were profitable.
 Developed and implemented efficient treasury process to ensure prompt and efficient execution of
payments with appropriate supporting documents.
 Avoided exchange losses by management of exchange rate exposure and USD/VEF loans.
 Implemented reporting process and accounting software to keep accounting current and meet Group
and statutory deadlines.
 Resolved complex legal and accounting issue with tax savings of USD 2 mln.
 Deployed sound and transparent system of Internal Controls. Deliver head office internal audit
requirements.
 Led due diligence process with respect to potential acquisition targets in Venezuela.
12.2008 – 06.2010 GPB-NEFTEGAZ SERVICES B.V. (managing company of Gazprom EP International
B.V.) (Mining Industry/Energy/Production), Moscow
International exploration and production branch of major Russian oil and gas company with 18
subsidiaries in 8 different countries and operations in Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Asia.
IFRS MANAGER – Led IFRS reporting process and audit of Gazprom EP International Group. Acted as main
contact person for senior management and auditors (PwC) with respect to consolidated financial statements.
Implemented and coordinated reporting process. Performed purchase accounting. Gathered international
accounting team.
Key accomplishment
 Prepared and issued of first set of IRFS consolidated financial statements within two month.
 Established quarterly IFRS reporting process for the Group and reconciliation to management
accounting.
 Dealt with Big-4 auditors during annual and interim audits to get audit opinion within two month after
period end. There were no single breach of deadline or qualification in audit opinion since inception.
 Designed and implemented across the Group “fast close” process and related procedures enabling to

3. close period within 10 days.
 Oversaw financial reporting of subsidiaries, ensured timely and accurate submission of financial
statements to local authorities.
 Acted as manager of successful multi-jurisdictional implementation of financial IT-system.
 Assumed responsibility of financial controller in Northern Africa (Libya and Algeria).
 Participated in due diligence process and M&A projects resulted in acquisition of a subsidiary in
Venezuela.
 Participated in international recruitment and training resulted in gathering of highly motivated and
proficient finance team across the Globe.
05.2008 - 12.2008 GLAVMOSSTROY OJSC (Construction/Architecture/Real Estate), Moscow
One of major Russian construction companies with revenues over USD 1,5 bln and 20 subsidiaries.
HEAD OF IFRS DEPARTMENT – Led IFRS reporting process and audit of Glavmosstroy Group. Developed
reporting processes and procedures. Closely worked with external auditors (Ernst & Young, KPMG). Assumed
responsibility for audit activities within Group and timely audit completion. Transformation of RAS financial
statements to IFRS. RAS accounting issues identification and assessment of impact of these issues at IFRS
financial statements. Supervision over IFRS department of three.
Key accomplishment
 Prepared and issued IFRS financial statements of Glavmosstroy Group with unqualified audit opinion
by Ernst & Young.
 Considerably decreased time to prepare financial statements due to implementation of reporting
package, reconciliation process and improved internal communications.
 Developed Group reporting package and automation means to download data from accounting system.
 Drafted comprehensive and consistent IFRS accounting policy.
09.2006 - 05.2008 PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS (Audit and Consulting), Moscow
Big-4. Provider of audit and advisory services.
LEADING AUDITOR – Led IFRS and RAS audit engagements. Planned and monitored audits. Assessed and
addressed audit risks by appropriate procedures. Negotiated key accounting issues with client’s senior
management. Preparation of consolidated IFRS financial statements. Assessment of internal controls,
compliance and reporting procedures. Day-to-day monitoring of engagement progress to meet deadline.
Coaching and supervising audit teams. Drafted auditor’s reports at audit completion
Key accomplishment
 Completed timely and in accordance with regulations assigned audit engagements. Acted as team
leader at X5 Retail Group (pre-SPO audit), Metalloinvest (IPO preparation), VSMPO (SEC registered
entity), Nafta-Mostelecom (St.-Petersburg), Clarins, Volvo-Finance, VSC-VICS, Titan engagements.
 Maintained “no surprise” approach by relevant and timely communication with client’s management
and staff.
 Contributed to retention of client trust and confidence in Pricewaterhouse Coopers services by
performing engagement with due care, respect and ethics. None of my clients turned around to other
auditor during my employment.
 Performed transformation of RAS financial statements to IFRS and preparation of consolidated
financial statements.
 Considerably decreased time to prepare financial statements due to implementation of reporting
package, reconciliation process and improved internal communications.
 Participated in fraud investigation. Fraud-related investigations of large-scale diversions of company
assets. Was involved in fraud risk assessments; system enhancements designed to reduce fraud risk,
etc.
 Participated in the major deal of business segment sale.

4. 08.2003 - 08.2006 ALGORITHM LLC (Finance & IT Consulting), Moscow
Financial and IT advisory company.
HEAD OF CLIENT DEPARTMENT – Assumed responsibility for Company business development. Managed
and developed relationship with key Clients. Negotiations with Clients. Assessment of client’s needs and
possible solutions. Preparation and negotiation of proposals. Allocation of task to team members and ensuring
that deadlines are meet. In charge for a solution development starting from first client meeting to final testing
and hand-out. Ensuring business grow, sustainability and profitability.
Key accomplishment
 Retention of all key clients. None had been lost within three years.
 Double increase in revenues during employment period. Increase of efficiency due to unification of the
processes with effect in margin increase.
 Rise of resource utilisation rate by 50% due to planning process.
 Gained deep understanding of different businesses e.g. production, FMCG, leasing, wholesale and
retail, real estate, services, government entities, IT, medicine, marketing by assessing and addressing
customer’s needs.
 Securing new market segments for the Company by development and certification of off-shelf solutions
for leasing, production and automotive sectors.
10.2000 - 05.2003 AKTIVE AUTOMATION LLC (Finance & IT Consulting), Moscow
Financial and IT advisory company.
Economic software specialist – Lead project teams in different engagements. Drafting technical
requirements for software implementation, arrangements of testing and hands-out to clients. Dealing with
clients with respect to project scope, price, payment terms.
Key accomplishment
 Gaining business with certain clients.
 Efficient deployment of IT systems within established timelines.
 Achievement of high resource utilisation within engagement teams due to proper planning and
engagement management process.
 Standardisation of technical approaches to minimise implementation time.
 Sharing of know-how, experience and knowledge within company.
10.1997 - 04.1999 Kontimeks LLC (Finance & IT Consulting), Moscow
Financial and IT advisory company.
Programmer – Addressing specific tasks and client needs in course of implementation of financial IT systems.
Key accomplishment
 Tasks assigned accomplished within deadline with highest quality.
 Gained understanding of different industry needs and specific problems.
 Abidance of software development quality framework requirements.
 Technical solutions found for some complex tasks (e.g. budgeting and dual currency reporting).
EDUCATION
 State University of Management, Department of Financial Management (Finance and Credit), Diploma with
Honours
 Moscow State Engineering-Physical Institute (Technical University, MEPHI), Department of Theoretical and
Experimental Physics, Diploma with Honours
EXAMS/CERTIFICATES
 CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CFA Institute, Level III candidate
 ACCA, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Qualification Certificate
 CMA/CFM (Certificated Management Accountant/Certificated Financial Manager), Institute of Management
Accountants (IMA), First Paper (Business Analysis) passed, Certificate

5.  DipIFR (rus), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Qualification Certificate
 Certificates from Russian Federal Service for Financial Markets (FSFM), 1.0,2.0,5.0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Core skills: Highly experienced in reporting, treasury management, budgeting, investment projects evaluation.
Solid knowledge of RAS, IFRS, US GAAP, financial statements transformation and consolidation. Firm
understanding of major international and local tax regulations.
Entrepreneurial mind-set. Excellent negotiation skills, people management and influencing skills, highly
successful in developing and maintaining professional relationships. Capable to develop financial and
management decisions under the time pressure. Ability to cope with multiple tasks.
Ready for relocation. Able to go to business trips and work overtime.
Mature personality, high degree of stress resistance and adaptability.
Proficient in Computer Software including ERP-systems.