Finance Transformation Lead

As part of EY’s Finance Transformation Office, we are launching a process‑improvement program to strengthen the foundation of our Kazakhstan Finance operations. To support this effort, we are hiring an Experienced Accountant who will focus on: improving processes, resolving historical issues, enhancing controls, and supporting the existing team.

Aim of the Role:

Our objective is to support and empower the current Finance team by bringing in expert capability to:

• Stabilize processes
• Resolve longstanding structural issues
• Reduce workload pressure
• Strengthen reporting accuracy
• Enable the team to operate more efficiently

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a detailed review of all current accounting processes
• Improve documentation, build SOPs, and define clear ownership within the team
• Conduct full balance sheet reconciliations and correct historical inconsistencies
• Identify gaps, define solutions, and implement improved workflows
• Establish controlled, timely month-end and year-end closing cycles
• Partner closely with the current team to share knowledge and build sustainable practices
• Coordinate with external/internal auditors
• Support and mentor existing staff

Requirements:

• 7+ years of strong accounting experience (IFRS + local GAAP)
• Proven experience in resolving complex accounting issues
• Strong analytical and process-design skills
• Leadership maturity and ability to guide others
• Experience in transformation/improvement projects is an advantage
• Strong ability to diagnose, correct, and rebuild processes
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Fluency in Russian; English preferred