Marina KOVALENKO - Резюме Finance manager, Finance controller, Deputy CFO

Mondelez FMCG, food production and distribution April 2011 – November 2021 Head of the tax department Responsibility: — Headed the tax function and was responsible for the regions – Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Belarus; — Developed and implemented tax strategy for group companies, tax planning, transfer pricing, provided strategic tax support for mergers and acquisitions projects; — Effectively managed cash flows: factoring, hedging, cash-pulling, intra-group financing, overdrafts, deposits; — Successfully managed tax audits, tax disputes and interaction with tax authorities, banks, auditors. Main achievements  Led the transformation in finance through the introduction of the cluster model, the integrated supply chain principle model, centralization of the finance department and outsourcing;  Successfully conducted M&A projects;  Saved money through the implementation of a number of successful projects: regional tax benefits in the amount of 30 million US dollars were received, non-taxable expenses in the amount of more than 1 billion rubles were reduced, an investment tax deduction in the amount of more than 100 million US dollars was implemented, social contributions were optimized;  Implemented automation projects (SAP implementation, electronic archive, electronic document management with local and international partners). Alpha Cement (Holcim group) Cement production May 2008 – April 2011 Head of the tax department Responsibility: — Headed the tax function of the group of companies, defined the tax strategy, developed and implemented financial policies and procedures; — Coordinated and managed monthly and annual financial closings, supervised the preparation of tax reports; — Managed financial audits, tax audits and tax disputes. Main achievements  Successfully managed an investment project with VAT deduction in the amount of more than 1 billion rubles and savings on customs duties of more than 200 million rubles;  Managed the digitalization project (SAP implementation);  Optimized the process of economic justification of intra-group services and verification of counterparties;  Unified and accelerated the process of tax reporting in all companies of the group;  Together with a team of lawyers implemented M&A projects. Salym Petroleum Services (Shell group) Oil and gas industry February 2006 – May 2008 Tax Specialist Caspian Pipeline Consortium R Oil transportation January 2005 – January 2006 Accountant Artisan Production of low-alcohol beverages May 2002 – December 2004 Chief Accountant with the functions of Financial Director Fluor Daniel Eurasia Engineering, logistics, construction, maintenance September 2000 – April 2002 Accountant JSC Kubankhlebservice Construction and installation company April 1999 – September 2000 Deputy Chief Accountant Sunrise (Rassvet) Retail November 1997 – March 1999 Chief accountant JSC Kubankhlebservice Construction and installation company April 1993 – November 1997 Deputy Chief Accountant

2022 «Independent Director» Financial University 2013 MBA «General management» Vlerik business school 2013 Certificate ACCA ACCA Global 2001 Lawyer Kuban State University 1999 Presidential Program (Management) Shick Tube-Veyor (USA) 1998 Certificate of a professional accountant Institute of Professional Accountants/Auditors 1997 Economist Kuban State University

Work experience of over 15 years in large international companies in senior financial positions. I have experience in FMCG production and distribution of food, alcoholic beverages, cement, oil and gas industry, retail, construction. I have experience in managing investment projects up to 4 billion rubles. Developed and implemented automation of financial processes, financial/accounting/tax procedures, policies and methodologies. Built effective internal control. I combine professional management skills and extensive professional financial experience. During my career, I have experience in managing teams of up to 20 employees. Leading teams in 5 countries (Russian Federation, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Belarus). Evaluation of investment projects and attraction of external financing. Knowledge of international standards (IAS, IFRS, US GAAP, etc.). Active member of the Tax Committee on Foreign Investments under the Government of the Russian Federation and the Club of Tax Directors to improve tax legislation.

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Well-developed leadership skills being able to influence at senior levels, with strong business partnering capabilities; Strategic Agility, being forward thinking and strategic, yet with a pragmatic and hands-on attitude; Strong Analytical skills being able to analyze complex situations; Superior communication skills being able to communicate complexity in a condensed way and at all levels throughout the organization; Able to deal with multiple priorities; Dynamic, driven and energetic team player being able to work under pressure and tight deadlines