Professional experience
Irina has over 20 years of experience that spans across multiple business units including business advisory, taxation, audit and assurance and SMSF accounting.
She partners with a diverse client base, including R&D-focused organisations, early-stage and scaling startups, Australian subsidiaries of foreign corporations, Early Stage Venture Capital Partnerships and established businesses.
Irina has worked across a broad range of industries, including fintech, investment firms, construction, real estate, and emerging sectors, giving her a strong ability to quickly understand different business models and challenges.
Clients value her ability to translate complex financial and tax matters into clear, actionable insights. She takes a relationship-driven approach, working as a trusted advisor to business owners, executives, and stakeholders.
She is always open to connecting with professionals and organisations looking to strengthen their financial and strategic position.
Recent examples of work include:
- Overseeing fund administration, including investor reporting and compliance functions for multiple multi-million-dollar ESVCLP funds.
- Supporting R&D entities and innovation-led businesses in securing much-needed government funding through successful application processes.
- Executing strategic initiatives across the PKF Sydney Business Advisory Services division to support growth and performance.
Qualifications and memberships
- • Bachelor of Business (Professional Accounting)
- • Advanced Diploma of Chartered Accounting (AdDipCA)
- • Registered Tax Agent
- • Member of the Tax Institute
- • Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
If you’re involved in startups, venture funds or R&D tax incentives, I couldn’t recommend PKFNS more highly. They know the space inside out, and more importantly, they’re great people to work with. The support from Nick and Irina has been invaluable. Martin Rogers
