Olena Pavliuk has worked at Metinvest Business Service since its foundation, and has participated in various project teams during her years there. Currently, she heads the Tax Accounting Centre of MBS, and is responsible for calculating and ensuring timely payment of taxes to the state budget for all enterprises served by MBS. This year, Olena became holder of the company's highest award – the Gold Star of Metinvest.
Olena is a recognised expert in tax legislation. She is distinguished by her deep knowledge of the Tax Code of Ukraine, her ability to effectively adapt to changes in legislation, and her ability to solve non-standard issues that arise at the Group's enterprises. She always effectively defends the interests of Metinvest's assets before tax services and in courts. Her achievements are recognised through numerous awards, including a letter of thanks from the Metinvest Group's CEO and a certificate of appreciation on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of MBS.
Olena Pavliuk initiates and implements modern analytical tools and process automation, aimed at reducing tax risks and improving the level of tax transparency.
Among her initiatives is the implementation of additional monitoring of tax obligation compliance, which has helped prevent tax assessments. She has also implemented process automation at the Group's assets for tax declarations on land and real estate tax calculation, and the formation of tax declarations.
"Olena is a professional who demonstrates a high level of competence, responsibility, and commitment to her work and to Metinvest every day. Her work stands out not only for her deep knowledge and experience, but also for her sincere desire to achieve the best results in everything she undertakes. She is the manager of a highly complex and unpredictable area – tax accounting. Every day she courageously defends the company's position at various levels during interactions with tax services, and always remains balanced, friendly, graceful, and smiling. Thanks to her initiative, dedication, and ability to work in a team, Olena is the true heart of our team, who inspires us daily through her example, charges us with positivity, and gives us a feeling of reliability and support. She is always friendly, sincere, open to communication, and ready to listen and help. We are proud of our Gold Star, and the entire team congratulates Olena on this well-deserved award! This is a symbol of recognition at the highest level, a symbol of respect and gratitude. We wish her new accomplishments, professional growth, good health, and many happy moments in her life," said Tamila KARLASH, Director of Accounting Department at Metinvest Business Service.
With Olena Pavliuk's participation, robotisation of the "Creation in the SAP ERP accounting system of incoming tax invoices, reconciliation of unconfirmed documents between the 'MEDOC' software and SAP ERP, and creation of confirmed tax credit" business process was implemented. Moreover, Olena is the developer of business requirements for automation at Metinvest Group's assets using the SAP ERP accounting system, namely for income tax and deferred tax calculation; template formation for reports on controlled operations, and environmental tax declaration preparation.
With the goal of encouraging young talent, Olena conducted free webinars for 168 students from leading universities in Kryvyi Rih and the region, as well as Zaporizhzhia, developing a programme in the field of tax accounting.
Olena fosters a culture of safe working practices in her team. She initiates and conducts training for employees on first aid provision. As an experienced mentor, she constantly shares the latest experience with her colleagues, motivating them towards professional development.
"The Gold Start of Metinvest was a real surprise for me. Such awards are incredibly uplifting and inspiring. I am certainly very grateful for this recognition, for the high evaluation of my work results. However, I am convinced that no task or project is possible without a professional team. And this Star contains the contribution of each specialist in our team—everyone who is dedicated to their work one hundred percent. I am proud of our great team and our enterprise: Metinvest Business Service has brought together truly high-class professionals and incredibly talented people," emphasised Olena PAVLIUK, Head of Tax Accounting Department at Metinvest Business Service, holder of the Gold Star of Metinvest 2025.
Olena's compassion and responsiveness are evident in her systematic support for defenders. In addition to donations for the needs of individual military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, she supports two mobilised employees from her department (with gear and essentials), as well as centre employees from the occupied territories of Mariupol, Avdiivka, and Pokrovsk, who were forced to relocate. Olena is also a regular participant in charity initiatives for children with disabilities at the Kryvyi Rih Educational and Rehabilitation Center.
