FBK Welcomes New Partners

We are pleased to present exceptional individuals who make up the firm’s new partner class through their excellence and unwavering commitment to our common cause.

Natalia Golovchenko, Head of Audit & Construction Project Management, Julia Grishina, Deputy Head of Assurance & Audit in Oil and Gas Sector and Ilya Belov, Deputy Head of Audit for High-Tech Companies, have been promoted to Partner. Gregory Minaev, Head of Advisory & Financial Analysis Services, has been promoted to Associate Partner.

Natalia Golovchenko has spearheaded the Construction Project Management Practice for over 15 years. She possesses deep expertise in independent financial and technical analysis of construction projects, forensic audit of costs, identification of potential losses and contract claim analysis. She also provides support in dispute resolution and litigation, alongside specialising in cost optimisation and project risk management.

Julia Grishina has worked in accounting and audit since 1995. Having launched her professional journey at FBK in 2005, she has a proven track record of leading audit engagements for a diverse client base, including state unitary enterprises and companies in the oil and gas sector. Her work encompasses tax audit projects, accounting setup, reconstructions and maintenance of accounting systems and the preparation of financial statements. Julia is a recognised specialist in accounting and reporting in the energy sector.

Ilya Belov has built a career in accounting and audit since 2010 and joined the FBK team in 2015. He is actively involved in a range of projects, which span the audit of financial statements under IFRS Accounting Standards and RAS, performing agreed-upon procedures and preparing consolidated statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards.

Gregory Minaev boasts extensive finance experience since 2002. He became a member of the FBK team in 2023. He specialises in audits under various frameworks (RAS, IFRS Accounting Standards, US GAAP) and provides independent financial expertise across multiple economic sectors. Gregory has a successful history of delivering projects in Russia and abroad, with a focus on management consulting, securing project financing and structuring international investments. He holds a PhD in Economics and is a Certified Public Accountant under US AICPA standards.

These appointments further strengthen the team of professionals at FBK, whose collective expertise is instrumental in helping our clients achieve their most ambitious goals. Click here to learn more about our services.

We extend our congratulations to our new Partners and look forward to their many more accomplishments in the years to come.