Natalia Surova
About Natalia Surova
Natalia Surova is the Head of Reporting and Financial Data Department and Vice President at VTB, with extensive experience in financial services and digital transformation. She has contributed to the International Accounting Standards Board and holds multiple degrees in finance, banking, and coaching.
Work at VTB
Natalia Surova serves as the Head of Reporting and Financial Data Department at VTB, holding the title of Vice President. She has been with the organization since 2011, accumulating over 13 years of experience in this role. In her position, she oversees the reporting and financial data functions, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Her responsibilities include managing financial reporting processes and contributing to the strategic direction of the department.
Current Role at IFRS Foundation
Since 2019, Natalia Surova has been a member of the Global Prepares Forum at the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation. In this capacity, she provides regular input to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) from the international community of financial statement preparers. Her role involves engaging with various stakeholders to enhance the quality and transparency of financial reporting.
Education and Expertise
Natalia Surova has a diverse educational background. She studied at Tolyatti Academy of Management, where she earned a Master's degree in Banking, Finance, and Economics from 1993 to 1998. She also attended the Specialised Education Institution 'Bank-college,' focusing on Economics, Banking, Computer Science, and English from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, she completed a program in Digital Transformation at Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO in 2019 and studied at Coaching University in Saint-Petersburg, achieving coaching certification from 2017 to 2018.
Professional Experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Before her current roles, Natalia Surova worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Director in Financial Services from 1996 to 2011. During her 15 years at the firm, she gained extensive experience in financial consulting and advisory services, contributing to various projects within the financial sector.
Professional Qualifications
Natalia Surova has been a Fellow of the International Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA, U.K.) since 2001. She also holds the FCCA designation from the same association. Her qualifications reflect her expertise in accounting and finance, further enhancing her professional profile in the financial services industry.