Beksultan Nazarkhan
Astana
Summary
Finance professional with proven expertise in managing complex projects and driving financial strategy. Adept at leading teams, optimizing processes, and delivering measurable results. Skilled in budget management, risk assessment, and financial analysis. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and strong communication skills, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Project Manager
Alstom Transport
08.2022 - Current
- Led financial management for projects, achieving an 8% increase in profit margins over the last year.
- Prepared forecasts of sales, costs, margins, and cash flow with 95% accuracy.
- Communicated financial insights and potential risks to stakeholders, supporting a 20% reduction in operational costs through process improvements.
- Monitored liquidity and optimized working capital, increasing cash reserves by €10 million in two years.
Financial Controller
Beeline
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized and controlled the group's accounting according to IFRS reporting for 3 different business units;
- Actively participated in the automation process by implementing a new ERP system, enhancing data accuracy and reducing financial report processing time by 10 hours per month.
- Ensured the collection of receivables and reduced bad debt reserve rates by enhancing the calculation methodology and optimizing collection processes, resulting in a decrease in bad debt provision from €1.2 million to €0.4 million.
Assurance Specialist
Grant Thornton LLP
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted in auditing financial statements across manufacturing, mining, FMCG, and financial institutions, ensuring compliance with IFRS guidelines.
- Formulated recommendations, conclusions and adjustments based on audit findings.
- Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls and conducted walkthrough of complex business processes in key areas.
- Developed risk models to access and mitigate potential financial risks.
- Maintained client interactions
Audit Intern
Deloitte
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Reviewed and tied-out documents and work papers to the clients' financial statements.
- Assisted with quarterly review procedures and account detail testing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB06.2019
Skills
- Tools and software: Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, MySQL, MSSQL, SAP GSI
- Languages: Kazakh, Russian, English
Certificates
- MTA: Database Fundamentals, Microsoft, 2022
- SQL for Data Analytics with Microsoft SQL Server and Management Studio
Timeline
Finance Project Manager
Alstom Transport
08.2022 - Current
Financial Controller
Beeline
07.2021 - 08.2022
Assurance Specialist
Grant Thornton LLP
10.2019 - 07.2021
Audit Intern
Deloitte
03.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Manitoba
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