Zhanat Mukhambetova , Fcca Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Financial Accounting and Compliance:- Accountable for the integrity and accuracy of the financial information. Leading themonthly close process and consolidation of group managerial and IFRS financials.- Coordinated work with internal and external auditors.- Participated in forecasting and budgeting activities.- Significantly shortened monthly managerial and annual IFRS report turnaround time. Brought IFRS expertise and financial statement preparation in house.ERP Implementation and Process Engineering:- Led the deployment and administering of Hyperion Financial Management Reportingsoftware.- Led Implementation of OneStream and Integration with MS Dynamics 365 ERP.- Led from finance side implementation and deployment of MS Dynamics 365 ERP. Led agroup-wide effort to validate, reconcile, and standardize data for the accounting modulesin advance of the ERP go-live.- Designed and implemented new best practice processes within the Controllership team.Business Partnering:- Developed and managed the transfer pricing policy to ensure tax compliance across thegroup.- Continuously interacting with business leaders and functional heads.Team Leadership:- Responsibility for the performance and development of finance managers andaccounting staff.- Participated in the development and implementation of company and departmentalobjectives and align, set, and monitor career and incentive performance goals.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Financial Accounting and Compliance:= Prepared and analyzed consolidated financial statements and managerial reports in compliance with IFRS and internal policies.- Consolidated and managed complex structure of 30+ subsidiaries and affiliated entities (retail, FMCG, agriculture, mining and quarrying, real estate sectors).- Coordinated and managed annual audits with external auditors. Significantly decreasednumber of auditor internal control deficiency points.- Established and maintained internal control procedures to safeguard company assets, including inventory, AR, AP, fixed asset management.- Ensured compliance with all financial regulations, laws, and company policies across the group.ERP Implementation and Process Engineering:- Participated in ERP systems maintenance and operation across the group, including Navision, Axapta, SAP 4HANA, GP.- Identified and implemented process enhancements to optimize financial operations.- Automated monthly managerial reports compilation using Excel, PowerQuery, and PowerBI tools.Business Partnering:- Provided financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.- Identified and mitigated financial risks, developed risk management strategies.- Participated in financial due diligence projects including prospective sell and buy side projects.

Astana, Kazakhstan

- Successfully managed complex audit engagements, including those with multinationaland publicly listed clients, ensuring compliance with the IFRS standards.- Conducted thorough risk assessments for audit engagements, identifying potentialareas of concern and formulating strategies to mitigate risks.- Completed audits within specified timelines, consistently meeting or exceeding clientexpectations for audit delivery.- Prepared comprehensive audit reports, providing clients with clear and actionablerecommendations for improving internal controls and financial processes.- Led audit teams as senior in charge, providing guidance, mentorship, and training tojunior staff, contributing to their professional development.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

- Conducted research to identify market trends and target customers’ preferences.- Reported to the Brand manager on the results of advertising campaigns.- Created marketing plans to increase brand awareness.- Successfully proposed and executed two marketing projects.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 2:1 Honours

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Finance, General