Natalia Smirnova
About Natalia Smirnova
Natalia Smirnova is a Finance Officer at Backbase, where she has worked since 2016 in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. She specializes in managing suspense accounts, global credit card management, and VAT-tax reporting.
Work at Backbase
Natalia Smirnova has served as a Finance Officer at Backbase since 2016. Based in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, she has accumulated eight years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include managing suspense accounts and addressing financial discrepancies promptly. She plays a critical role in the month-end process by preparing journal entries, accruals, and intercompany transactions. Additionally, she is responsible for VAT-tax reporting for the Netherlands entities and is involved in preparing annual audit files, demonstrating her understanding of audit processes.
Education and Expertise
Natalia Smirnova holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Auditing from the All-Russian Finance & Economics Institute, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. Prior to this, she attended the Private Bank School from 1993 to 1995. Her educational background has equipped her with expertise in global credit card management, including the reconciliation of expenses and payments. This combination of education and practical experience underpins her role in financial management.
Background
Natalia Smirnova has a robust background in finance, with a focus on accounting and auditing. Her career trajectory has led her to Backbase, where she has developed her skills in financial management over the past eight years. Her experience includes managing suspense accounts and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations for entities in the Netherlands.
Achievements
In her role at Backbase, Natalia Smirnova has contributed significantly to the financial operations of the organization. She has played a key role in the month-end financial processes and has been involved in preparing annual audit files. Her work reflects a strong understanding of financial discrepancies and audit processes, which are essential for maintaining financial integrity within the company.