Manar Orazov

Experience

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  JSC "Regional Center of Almaty City"

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Academic Internship

  State body aimed at promoting local stock exchange and related industriesAcademic Internship, Analysis Department• Assisted the group in day-to-day activities including general research and data analysis• Collaborated with the experts from “Department of Issuers and Investors Relations” and developedrecommendations on strategic development of “Kazakhstan Stock Exchange”• Translated business reports from English to Russian

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  KPMG

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2009

  Academic Internship

  One of the largest professional companies in the world delivering audit and consultancy servicesClient: “Amadeus Kazakhstan” LLP – global supplier of airline ticket booking systemsAcademic Internship, Risk Advisory Services Department• Analyzed and vouched accounting transactions;• Wrote review of accounting transactions;• Reviewed compliance of the client’s accounting practices on related accounts.

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  Deloitte

  Nov 2009 - May 2010

  Audit Assistant

  One of the largest professional companies in the world delivering audit and consultancy servicesClients: JSC “Arcellor Mittal Temirtau”, (steel & coal) JSC “Hambledon Mining” (gold), JSC “AltynAlmas” (gold), JSC “Condensate” (oil & gas), several subsidiaries of JSC “NAC KazAtomprom” (uranium), “Fuel and Energy Complex Kazakhstan” LLP (diesel).Audit Assistant, Assurance Department, Energy & Mineral Resources Division• Checked internal control of companies;• Wrote reports and sections related to audit procedures;• Participated in stock counts and fixed asset observations.Accomplishments:✓ During my first year as a junior auditor, I was completing sections aimed at third year auditors(management review and fraud questionnaires);✓ Received full scholarship (covers tuition fee of 25 000 euros, study materials, living expenses and meal) to study at Corporate University of UniCredit Group located in Conegliano, Italy. It is worth noting that there was only one place for the whole Kazakhstan. Show less

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  Business Sweden

  May 2011 - Sept 2012

  Associate

  Joint venture of Swedish Government and Business Community to promote global exports of Swedish goods Associate, Project Delivery Division (was promoted from Intern position in Jan’ 2012)• Identified prospective industries and clients for Swedish companies in Kazakhstan and Central Asia;• Undertook consulting assignments such as: market analysis, supplier/distributor assessment, business opportunity projects, business opportunity projects, business delegations, project scouting and etc.• Participated in meetings with top management of state bodies and development banks. Accomplishments:✓ I was one of a few organizers of the biggest business delegation in Kazakhstan throughout the history of the company, which comprised of 18 Swedish companies;✓ My market checks and industry overviews were uploaded to the global portal of the company and werethe benchmark for my region, which includes Kazakhstan and Central Asia, Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece. Show less

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  International holding with offices in EU, UK and Kazakhstan.

  Mar 2013 - Feb 2023

  Vice President Business Strategy

  Corporate Secretary/Adviser to the Board of Directors/Head of Internal Audit DepartmentBaurgold LLPSubsidiary of AltynGold Plc, revenues over US$60 millionOct 2016 – Feb 2023Accomplishments:1.Raised US$27 million for equipment and plant from local and international exchanges.2.Assisted in issuing 3 JORC-compliant CPRs for Kazakh entities.3. Conducted audit uncovering millions in violations, leading to operator change.4. Drafted prospectus for a US$200 million mining project on an Asian Stock Exchange.5. Raised 10 billion tenge from a Kazakh commercial bank.Vice-PresidentSamek International LLP/Max Petroleum PlcRevenues over US$100 millionOct 2015 – Oct 2016Responsibilities:1. Managed commitments across various functions.2. Implemented corporate governance practices.3. Developed strategy and short-term indicators.Accomplishments:1. Avoided company bankruptcy.2. Saved millions on golden parachute payments.3. Restructured a US$90 million loan, deferring principal and interest for 2 years.Accomplishments:1. Avoided company bankruptcy.2. Saved millions on golden parachute payments.3. Restructured a US$90 million loan, deferring principal and interest for 2 years.Finance Manager, Finance DepartmentBaurgold LLPMar 2013 – Oct 2015Responsibilities:1. Conducted strategic analysis and long-term planning.2. Maintained accounting policies and procedures.3. Forecasted cash flow and borrowing needs.Accomplishments:1. Avoided bankruptcy procedure initiated by EBRD.2. Ensured compliance with tendering and contractual procedures.3. Promoted to Corporate Secretary within 15 months. Show less

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  Samruk-Kazyna Invest LLP

  Feb 2023 - Jul 2024

  Head of Portfolio at Asset Management Department
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  SAMRUK-KAZYNA

  Aug 2024 - now

  Senior Manager of Strategy and Asset Management Department