- Led buy- and sell-side financial due-diligence and carve-out projects on 10+ projects across mining, manufacturing, oil & gas, and retail industries throughout Eurasia and Eastern Europe - Managed and coordinated teams of 10+ associates, fostering collaboration and efficiency in execution - Business development: Collaborated with partners on commercial proposals, contributing to successful pitches with an average check size of USD 100K Selected Transaction Experience: - $570M buy-side advisory – Led financial due diligence for buy-side advisory engagement with a state-owned Kazakhstani company acquiring oil and gas assets in Romania and Moldova - $330M carve-out advisory – Led carveout and financial diligence team advising a vertically integrated phosphorus producer in a divestiture of non-core fertilization assets; assessed standalone viability of divested assets, led extensive on-site diligence to inform structure and pricing of shared services - $2B post-sale advisory – led financial diligence and general strategic planning for largest vertically integrated steel production company in Kazakhstan

- Identified and analyzed key operational and financial risks for companies, enhancing investment decision-making processes; prepared comprehensive client reports, detailing financial positions, results, KPIs, and risk assessments, aiding in strategic planning - Led preparation of Quality of Earnings, Net Debt and Net Working Capital analysis to inform transaction structure and valuation - Played a pivotal role in the complete M&A cycle, from identifying potential investors to preparing sale-purchase agreements, ensuring risk mitigation throughout the deal - Analyzed financial metrics and KPIs, providing clients with a holistic view of company performance - Prepared complex DCF financial models for M&A purposes - Received "Highly Effective Performance" grade (ranked top 10% firm-wide)

- Led buy-side financial due diligence for 10+ targets across multiple industries, including confectionery, milling, poultry and beverages - Conducted proactive searches for acquisitions and spearheaded initial discussions with targets - Analyzed and projected category share growth of acquired targets on Magnum shelves - Assessed the market size of Kazakhstan’s confectionery, milling, and non-food industries, contributing to informed market entry and expansion decisions - Developed and managed forecasted profit and loss statements for targets, tracking financial performance and synergies post-acquisition with Magnum - Presented detailed results and key findings to the Company’s management team and board - Assisted in the creation of detailed operating models and DCFs to support M&A valuation processes

- Participated in over 10 IFRS audits across multiple sectors, including oil & gas, banking, mining, and telecommunication, focusing on both stand-alone and consolidated financial statements - Conducted comparative evaluations of clients’ financials and identified key drivers of performance - Applied professional judgment in valuation and accounting recognition of provisions and impairment - Received "Highly Effective Performance" grade (ranked top 10% firm-wide)

Tutored students in math and accounting subjects, preparing students for midterm and final exams

- Received an internship job offer after winning PwC Accounting Olympiad 2017 - Assisted audit associates by reviewing supporting documents and translation of financial reports