Vitalii Verchenko
@vitaliiverchenko
Audit & assurance partner with 18+ years’ expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, and risk.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished audit and assurance partner with over 18 years of experience leading multinational audits and internal audit functions across Ukraine, Poland, and the US. I hold US CPA and CIA credentials and have worked with Big Four firms, Grant Thornton, and insurers.
My background covers IFRS, US GAAP, PCAOB standards, COSO framework and IIA Standards, with proven success advising clients in Oil & Gas, Financial Services, Insurance, SaaS, and Manufacturing sectors. I lead engagement planning and execution, risk assessment, and financial reporting improvements.
I have a strong track record in team leadership, mentoring, hiring, and developing audit practices while managing complex cross-border client relationships and multi-engagement portfolios. I drive process improvement, Finance Process Optimization, and internal audit functions to enhance control environments and operational performance.
I am results-driven, highly organized, and an effective communicator committed to delivering high-quality audit, assurance, and advisory services that support clients’ strategic objectives and regulatory compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Audit & Assurance Partner
Grant Thornton Ukraine LLC
Sep 2020 - Sep 2025 (5 years)
Served as engagement partner across industries, directing and training teams to execute financial statement and compliance audits using risk-based methodology and improving client processes and satisfaction.
Internal Audit Manager
ARX Insurance Company
May 2019 - Sep 2025 (6 years 4 months)
Led internal audit function, performed risk assessments and tests of controls under IIA standards and COSO, and produced reports and recommendations to top management to strengthen control environments.
Senior Manager, Audit
Grant Thornton Ukraine LLC
May 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 4 months)
Managed audit engagements and teams, drove finance process optimization and client development, and delivered client-focused solutions while acquiring and managing engagements.
Audit Manager
Nexia International
Oct 2017 - May 2018 (7 months)
Managed a portfolio of audit and tax clients, prepared and reviewed audit plans, achieved financial targets, and developed client relationships to expand firm capabilities.
Audit Manager
Deloitte PJSC
Jan 2017 - Aug 2017 (7 months)
Developed audit strategies and managed audits across retail, automotive and IT sectors ensuring compliance with IFRS and Ukrainian GAAP, while coaching teams to improve audit methodology competency.
Assistant Manager, Assurance
Ernst & Young sp. z o.o.
Sep 2016 - Jan 2017 (4 months)
Performed walkthroughs and controls testing for PCAOB integrated oil & gas audits, identified control deficiencies, managed budgets and provided training and coaching to junior staff.
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young LLP
Dec 2014 - Sep 2016 (1 year 9 months)
Supervised integrated PCAOB audit engagements, performed risk assessments and US GAAP/IFRS financial statement audits, and identified control deficiencies while delivering analytical reviews and client recommendations.
Senior Auditor, Assurance
Ernst & Young Audit Services LLC
Oct 2010 - Dec 2014 (4 years 2 months)
Contributed to assurance engagements including risk identification, analytical reviews, audit planning and management of engagement teams to deliver audit reports and process improvement recommendations.
Internal Auditor
Holding-City LLC
Jan 2007 - Jun 2010 (3 years 5 months)
Performed full audit cycles over projects and operations, identified gaps and recommended corrective actions, and conducted follow-up audits to monitor remediation effectiveness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kyiv National Economic University
Master degree, Financial Management
2004 - 2008
Completed Master degree in Financial Management following a Bachelor degree in Finance, focusing on financial management and related coursework.
Kyiv National Economic University
Bachelor degree, Finance
2002 - 2006
Completed Bachelor degree in Finance with coursework in finance and related subjects.
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