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Ekaterina Surovatskaia

@ekaterinasurovatskai

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Senior finance manager specializing in EMEA IFRS reporting, month-end close, payroll, and audit-ready compliance.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a remote role in EU/UK where I can lead EMEA finance operations end-to-end—month-end close, IFRS reporting, payroll, and audit/tax compliance—while scaling a remote team with strong controls and measurable process improvements.

I’m a Senior Finance Manager with 10+ years of international experience, specializing in EMEA finance operations, IFRS reporting, payroll, audits, and tax compliance. I lead finance work that stays “audit-ready” through strong controls, clear processes, and reliable delivery.

In my current role, I lead remote teams and manage multi-entity structures across EMEA—handling month-end close and consolidation for 23 legal entities while ensuring on-time close and full IFRS compliance. I also manage internal payroll payments and postings across multiple countries, supporting cross-border operations without slowing the business.

I oversee statutory audits and coordinate FS and CIT filings for EU entities, serving as the primary contact for auditors, tax advisors, and vendors. My approach is analytical and proactive: I perform monthly variance analysis, review and approve journals, payments, and reconciliations, and ensure SLA compliance across multiple time zones.

I’ve delivered tangible results by restructuring teams and scaling coverage without increasing headcount, including integrating new associates smoothly. I’m especially proud of leading consolidated audit work across large subsidiary networks and continuously improving reporting and compliance execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Regional Finance Manager

Pebl

Feb 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 10 months)

Led month-end close for 23 EMEA legal entities, ensuring on-time IFRS compliance and strengthening internal controls across multi-entity operations. Managed payroll postings for 18 entities, oversaw statutory audits and CIT filings for 6 EU entities, and scaled a remote team from 2 to 4 associates.

IFRS Reporting Month End Close Internal Controls Reconciliations NetSuite Quickbooks

Chief Financial Officer

ISPC Seychelles

Jul 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Defined and executed financial strategy across 8 entities while managing IFRS reporting, tax planning, and risk management. Led statutory audits and reduced overdue accounts receivable by 50%, while lowering costs by 10% during a finance department restructure and securing a €600k credit line.

IFRS Reporting Finance & Strategy Budgeting & Forecasting Tax Planning Risk Management Accounts Receivable Stakeholder Management

Assistant Financial Controller

Coral Strand Hotel

Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports under IFRS and led budgeting and forecasting processes. Drove cost control initiatives, supported annual audits, and reduced AR overdue from 70% to 5% while consistently maintaining it.

Management Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting AR Management Cost Control Audit Support Financial Statements Financial Planning

Senior Accountant Expert

Schneider Group

May 2014 - Oct 2016 (2 years 5 months)

Managed accounting teams of up to 5 direct reports and led oversight of tax and statutory reporting for international clients and representative offices. Supported internal and external audits, passed VAT, income tax, and labor inspections, and contributed to the acquisition of 2 major international clients.

Team Management Statutory Reporting Tax Compliance Income tax Labor Compliance Audit Coordination International Clients