Ilyas Zhylkaidarov

Prepared comprehensive financial plans and budgets, introduced analytical metrics for cost structure optimization, and standardized costing for local/import/export SKUs, reducing processing time by 50% and improving cost approvals.

Automated monthly inventory reconciliation to cut manual work from 8h to 2h per cycle and contributed to financial plan preparation for the Kazakhstan market while introducing metrics to standardize expense tracking across markets.

Prepared financial and management reports for parent and subsidiaries, adjusted strategic and subsidiary plans to reduce cash burn by 15%, and led a team of 2 to improve process efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Led audit engagements for manufacturing and retail clients with turnover > USD 100M, ensured IFRS compliance, managed CFO-level communications, and mentored junior auditors to improve audit efficiency and quality.

Conducted audits of large corporate FMCG and manufacturing clients under IFRS, performed detailed variance analysis and reconciliations, and identified material misstatements prior to final reporting.

Performed audits of large corporate clients in FMCG and manufacturing sectors under IFRS, preparing working papers and ensuring compliance with firm standards.

Conducted IFRS audits for large corporate FMCG and manufacturing clients and prepared audit documentation in compliance with EY global standards.

Bachelor's degree in Corporate Finance completed with coursework in finance, budgeting, and financial analysis.