Managed: Finance, Accounting, HR, Legal, and Administration in a new company setup. Challenge: internal controls under J-SOX with policy development. Oversaw: new office construction, renovations, and opening ceremonies. Enhanced: brand recognition and visibility

Prepared investment memorandum via “understand-the-business” process, including detailed manufacturing facilities and production processes review, market and competitor’s analysis, supply chain risks, bank and other covenants, etc. Provided to the shareholder independently reviewed and checked finance or other requested business insights/information. Collected, analyzed and disclosed business-sensitive risks and proposed possible solution/control.

Organized operations activities, including legal, production, HR, administration and financial functions of the Branch. Collaborated with major governmental authorities (Land Acquisition, Security, Taxation and Customs, Province Governor and Presidential office), the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, financial institutions and local customer/suppliers to ensure on-going operations of the Branch (construction of railroad under IRA-RK intergovernmental FIDIC contract). Within short period “obtained-reviewed-understood”, and further, “monitored-complied” with IRA legislation related to the Branch operations. Allowed no cash deficit by efficient usage of working capital in accordance with budget and works schedule. Lead/performed the processes of quarterly/annual forecasting/budgeting of P&L, cash flow and work schedules, preparation of a package of IFRS financial statements and regular managerial reports to HO, local taxation reporting including CIT submission. Implemented accounting system Quick Books 2017. By day-to-day work with local finance institutions guaranteed smooth payments processing, letter of credit acquisition and other. Resolved production and administrative issues, ensured timely delivery of materials, necessary human resources, machinery, military security and other meanings to comply with works-schedule production activities. Achievements: • Execution of 40% of the project in unstable safety situation is new jurisdiction; • No violation\fines\penalties\ from governmental authorities, including Taxes; • Only small number of not significant security/safety problems were allowed; • Constructed part of railroad objects were accepted and paid by IRA Railroad authority under FIDIC contract.

Ensured an accurate and timely monthly/quarterly/yearly accounting closing process and make process change as needed. Developed internal policies/procedures and automated controls for the accounting period-end closing process. Ensured well-coordinated work with IT department for customization of existing accounting system (preparation of technical task for 1C-programmers). Provided automated and reliable interaction of the accounting system with other operations systems by close work Business Process Department for changes implementation. Participated in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual managerial reporting, as well as annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and passing a mandatory independent audit. Provided day-to-day trainings/support to accounting staff (over 150 accountants). Participated in new 1C-ERP implementation, ensured an accurate accounting data transition from existing system to newly implemented, by identifying problems/mistakes and proposing corrective actions. Achievements: • Developed and implemented improvements to accounting system and reduced the number of manual operations (i.e. automated writing off materials, data exchange with the discount and bonus card accounting system, data exchange with the Bank-Client system in the context of POS terminals); • Reduced period of accounting period-end closing process by 5 days; • Received promotion offer (but not accepted) to Deputy Chief Accountant.

Developed/updated short/mid-terms corporate and finance strategies (up to 3-5 years). Managed monthly/quarterly/yearly budgeting/forecasting processes and respective adjustments based on actual performance. Collaborated with BoD, members of the management team and General Supplier regarding on-going investment project for new-products development, prepared/updated financial models. Managed fixed asset records and developed asset verification plan, including efficient capital expenditures. Ensured an accurate and timely monthly/quarterly/yearly accounting closing process and made process change as needed. Managed accounting and tax functions, including audited IFRS financial statements (both, stand-alone and for consolidation purposes) and managerial reports, ensured tax compliance. Monitored and analyzed monthly/quarterly/yearly financial and operating results against budget/forecast. Provided financial insights and analysis to support strategic business decisions under approved corporate strategy. Regularly informed BoD on all aspects of operations with financial impact. Implemented ERP “MS Dynamics 2012 Axapta”. Stimulated operations optimization by providing predictive analytics and working closely with other members of the management team. Controlled and effectively managed working capital in accordance with developed corporate strategy/budget and Group policies. Managed loan portfolio, direct work with banks on loans and other bank products. Maximized revenues/production facilities usage by day-to-day supervision over sales and marketing depts. with respect to pricing policies, clients’ attraction and profitability, marketing strategy and revenue/cash forecasting. Ensured timely and cost-effective operations supply (as Chairman of State Procurement) by day-to-day work with procurement and purchasing depts. which operates under State and Samruk-Kazyna Procurement Law. Controlled and agreed, both, sales and purchasing contracts, with further management over AR and AP. Introduced and reported KPI system data. Managed day-to-day work of finance personnel (treasure, accountant, salary calculation and economic depts. – up to 35 employees). Achievements: • Accomplishment of investment project and actual sales of new product; • Decrease in cost of production and administrative expenses; • Taxes optimization; • Successful bank loan restructuring; • Successful cost refund under State Grants program.

Prepared/collected supporting documents for external accountants; Prepared office budget; Monitored financial performance of the office and budget realization; Ensured expenses were properly approved and incurred and are in line with budget; Monitored compliance with tax legislation; Monitored accounts receivable and work-in-progress and followed up with clients and lawyers; Prepared regular reports on status of AR collections; Provideed to Billing Coordinator information on clients disbursements and retainers paid; Assisted the Billing Coordinator with preparation of the invoices; Processed payments and maintained petty cash; deal with administration matters; covered HR functions. Managed of day-to-day work of finance and administrative personnel (10 employees).

Performed audit of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Prepared Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS. Overall management over several audit team/engagements, simultaneously. Ensured Client’s satisfaction on provided services. Communicated significant audit issues to the Engagement Audit Partner/Client. Liaison with the client management and ensuring that all issues are timely addressed. Developed effective and efficient audit approach. Detailed review of the audit working papers to ensure the quality of the audit file. Supervised and managed the day-to-day work of audit teams. Coordinated collaboration with tax and other specialists. Time and quality control and other routine responsibilities. Main projects: JSC Central Asia Cement; JSC «NAC» Kazatomprom»; LLP «APPAK»; "Hambledon Mining Company Limited"; «Frontier Mining LTD» and others.

Prepared detailed business process documentation, identified the weaknesses in internal controls over business as a whole and reporting processes as well. Designed and implemented new controls, remediation of identified weaknesses. Tested the effectiveness of designed, newly implemented and existing controls (SOX) with further estimation of potential exposure to FS (10K report). Prepared internal business processes and accounting policies which comply with internal control procedures, US GAAP and IFRS.

Performed audit of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Prepared Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS. Overall management over several audit team/engagements, simultaneously. Ensured Client’s satisfaction on provided services. Communicated significant audit issues to the Engagement Audit Partner/Client. Liaison with the client management and ensuring that all issues are timely addressed. Developed effective and efficient audit approach. Detailed review of the audit working papers to ensure the quality of the audit file. Supervised and managed the day-to-day work of audit teams. Coordinated collaboration with tax and other specialists. Time and quality control and other routine responsibilities. Main projects: JSC «Kaztransgas»; JSC «Intergas Central Asia»; LLP «KazRosGas»; JSC «NC KMG»; LLP «TH KMG» and others. Achievements: • Reaching audit senior responsibilities being advanced staff ahead of peers.

Provided full scope of financing related services: attracted of prospective Clients (from sending presentation letters till assistance in preparation of necessary package of documents). Prepared expert opinion (detailed analysis of Clients business from organization structure till forecasting of operating results during financing period). Worked with other Bank departments for Client’s needs (law, accountant, operational and pledge departments). Followed up with the client for a financing period (quarterly analysis of borrower’s financial performance, pledge conditions and execution of other credit contract terms). Monthly prepared Clients rating for loan portfolio provisions. Monitored and maintained of quality of bank loans portfolio. Trained and assisted for less experience colleagues. Other routine responsibilities. Achievements: • Increase in loan portfolio by 50% via new clients’ attraction. • Implemented training course for new recruits — “Client’s crediting rating”.

Guarantee non-stop production; work with suppliers, preparing demand in spare parts and other routine responsibilities. Achievements: Decrease in cost of production (0.2%)