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SIFM Spotlight 2020 – Anastasia Razumova

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“I strongly believe that collaboration and mentoring are the keys to success. Working with diverse teams has offered me a new perspective and helped me look at initiatives in a new light. I put special emphasis on the value of mentorship as an essential part of everyone’s professional and personal growth. I have been fortunate to be mentored by amazing people, and I strive to give back. I regularly share my experiences and mentor junior colleagues, interns, and students.”
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Anastasia Razumova
AVP Technical Accounting and Accounting Policy QBE North America

SIFM Young Professionals represent a growing and dynamic group within our organization. “Spotlight 2020” articles are a series of interviews with some of these outstanding young leaders in the insurance industry.

Here’s what Anastasia Razumova has to share:

FAVORITE PROJECT

IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts Standards Implementation
I led this very technical and complex project spanning multiple teams and geographies. Organizing the project into 12 implementation workstreams allowed us to focus on the practical application of key concepts, the assessment of the required data availability and development of a smart approach for system related changes. It resulted in an efficient structure and improved collaboration allowing us to identify interdependencies and efficiencies, and not only to comply with IFRS 17 requirements but also to provide key stakeholders with a different perspective on the business.

ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implementation of new accounting standards and processes by setting up strategic partnership among multiple teams and geographies, focusing on reducing complexity, increasing automation and ensuring practical application of key concepts
  • Processes improvement initiatives within accounting and reporting organizations
  • Technical accounting documentation for significant transactions and events
  • Development and coordination of accounting policies in accordance with IFRS, AASB

Challenges2020 VISION

2020 itself is a challenge, but crises do create opportunities. I believe that opportunities should be the focus of the industry. Our customers are facing unique challenges. We should focus on strengthening the relationships with our customers by helping them to manage their risks and assess the future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We can do this by being transparent while navigating unchartered waters.

Success PathwaySUCCESS PATHWAY

Anastasia grew up in Novosibirsk, the 3rd largest city in Russia. She started her career at EY in Russia then transferred to NYC. Throughout her career as an assurance professional and technical accounting expert, she’s had opportunities to gain a holistic understanding of how organizations operate and has learned best practices across multiple industries (insurance, media &  enteretainment, consumer products, technology) and regions (EMEA and Americas). She has a keen sense of teamwork and adaptability with an international perspective on business, people, and culture. Seizing a new challenge while expanding her insurance acumen, she has recently moved into a business partnership and strategic cost management role.
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