Work experience

• Senior Tax Associate

  SCHNEIDER GROUP KAZAKHSTAN

  2026.02-Current

  (6 months)

  Leading day-to-day communication with clients, including clarification of tax positions, coordination of deliverables and discussion of technical matters Preparation and review of CIT, VAT and WHT returns, including reconciliation of tax data with accounting records and identification of risk areas prior to filling Advisory support on international taxation matters Analysis of scenarios (debt restructuring, equity injections, mergers, asset transfer) with assessment of tax consequences and structuring alternatives Development of practical and legally compliant tax optimisation solutions aimed at reducing overall tax burden while mitigating requalification and penalty risk Ongoing monitoring and analysis of amendments to tax legislation and related by-laws, assessment of their practical impact and implementation into client advisory work
• Experienced Tax Associate (Grade A3)

  PricewaterhouseCoopers Kazakhstan

  2025.06-2026.02

  (9 months)

  Preparation and review of CIT, VAT and WHT returns for local and multinational clients Participation in tax audits and identification of potential tax exposures and risks Preparation of consulting memorandums and analytical reports on various tax and regulatory matters Review and analysis of contractual arrangements and transaction structures for tax implications Participation in Tax Due Diligence projects (acquisition and sale transactions) Review of share purchase agreements and transaction documentation to assess tax and structural risks Participation in Financial Due Diligence engagements, including transactions involving financial institutions Work with notifications and documentation for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups within the three-tier documentation framework Conducted analysis of tax implications related to operations on Kazakhstan capital markets, including regulatory frameworks of KASE, AIX and AIFC securities legislation
• Tax Expert

  SCHNEIDER GROUP KAZAKHSTAN

  2023.01-2025.06

  (2 years)

  Provided tax advisory support for complex client engagements, including cross-border taxation matters Participated in VAT refund projects, eligibility assessment and interaction with tax authorities Contributed to tax reviews and identification of tax risks for corporate clients Worked on projects involving restructuring and operational model analysis Gradually took responsibility for coordinating project tasks and supporting junior colleagues Tax Specialist Assisted in preparation of tax calculations and supporting documentation for client projects Conducted research on tax legislation and practical application for business operations Supported senior consultants in communication with clients and tax authorities Provided assistance in compliance-related tasks and internal workflow coordination Tax Assistant Assisted in day-to-day project activities and routine tax compliance tasks Supported documentation processing, data collection and initial analytical work Gained foundational exposure to practical tax advisory processes
• Accountant

  MinTax Group

  2022.05-2022.11

  (7 months)

  Worked with primary accounting documentation and supporting records Entered financial data into the 1C accounting system, including VAT and deferred VAT Assisted with document processing, issuing powers of attorney and maintaining internal registers

Educational experience

• Swiss Geneva Business Institute

  Business Administration

  2019.01-2021.01

  (2 years)
• American Hotel and Lodging Institute

  Hospitality Industry

  2016.01-2019.01

  (3 years)

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