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Work History
Education
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Certification
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AIGERIM YESTAYEVA

Houston,TX

Summary

Results-driven professional; meticulous in my approach to the work with desire of career development.

US permanent resident, No sponsorship required

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SUPERVISOR OPERATING LEASES

JSC Air Astana
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Supervision of subordinate senior officer’s duties (reviewing rental payments system entries)
  • Administration of aircraft lease contracts (LOI, RFQ, negotiations with Lessors, lease novation and amendments to the existing contracts)
  • Analysis of the conditions of aircraft leasing contracts in comparison with international practice and internal practice of the Company
  • Coordinating of the work of Company's services in accepting new aircraft under aircraft leasing contracts, including work with external consultants and aviation authorities
  • Interaction with internal treasury team and lessors regarding security deposits payments/returns and letter of credit issuance/renewal processes
  • Collaborating with internal departments on the procurement of legal and consulting services in compliance with Kazakhstan legislation and Company policies’

SENIOR OFFICER OPERATING LEASES

JSC Air Astana
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managing administrative tasks related to aircraft leasing contracts, including, but not limited to: making monthly payments, responding to inquiries arising regarding aircraft leasing agreements
  • Interacting and coordinating with lawyers, technicians and other external consultants involved in aircraft leasing contracts (Fleet registry change project)
  • Coordinating work of Company's services in accepting new aircraft under aircraft leasing contracts, including work with external consultants and aviation authorities
  • Registering contracts with the National Bank and processing bank ( lease agreements translation, obtaining record numbers)

OFFICER BUSINESS PLANNING AND FLEET PORTFOLIO

JSC Air Astana
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Developing the airline's 5-year business and strategic plans
  • Preparation and analysis of financial and operational reports, references, and surveys on the airline's development plans for management, shareholders, creditors of the company and supervising governmental and public bodies
  • Compiling responses to official inquiries from regulatory organizations regarding the airlines’ development plans
  • Interacting with JSC “Samruk-Kazyna” on short and long-term planning and investment matters

SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

JSC Air Astana
05.2012 - 11.2014
  • Monthly updates of accounts payable and reconciliation
  • Recognition of main A/C maintenance costs (engine overhaul and APU repair, C and D-checks)
  • Daily correspondence with suppliers, service initiators
  • Dealing with lessors ( control of timely lease payments and reimbursements claim)
  • Assistance with update of database "Estimation of provisions of A/C in financial lease"

INTERN AT OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Small Business Administration, SBA
10.2011 - 12.2011
  • Assistance to Internal Audit team and analysis of financial reports
  • Preparation of PowerPoint presentations for International Visitors
  • Risk assessment process update, preparation of trend analysis

INTERN

American Councils For International Education
09.2011 - 10.2011
  • Contribution to CAEF Alumni organization- work on survey
  • Work on data input in Access (Taxation)
  • Reservations and research work on hotels

INTERN IN ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

ATF Bank
07.2010 - 08.2010
  • Operations with Bank reconciliations
  • Communication with other branch managers

ASSISTANT OF CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Cigma Metals Corporation, JSC Dostyk
07.2008 - 10.2008
  • Preparation of daily general ledger entries
  • Keeping track of administrative business trip expense reports
  • Assistance in preparation of quarterly budget
  • Maintaining records of invoices and creditor’s payments


Education

BBA - Accounting And Finance

KIMEP
05.2011

Skills

  • General: Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills Proactive with positive attitude regarding responsibilities and duties
  • Technical: Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Certification

• Certificate on completion of “Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Power BI” course - Jun2022
• Certificate "In recognition of and appreciation of contribution to the glorious achievements of the 7th Asian Winter Games" Jan – Feb2011
• Certificate “Entrepreneurship training May 2011
• Certificate “Advanced” English courses Tamos Edu- KZ, EJO (UK, London) 2006-2009


Affiliations

  • Airbus’ Fleet and Network event participant- (Italy) June 2022
  • Civic engagement project “Homelessness and Poverty”, SOME Sept – Dec 2011
  • AIESEC&PWC “Top Talents” Project winner April-May 2011
  • US- CAEF Enterprise Fellowship Recipient Aug 2007- Dec2011

Additional Information

  • English - advanced
  • Russian - fluent
  • Kazakh - native

Additional info

References and recommendation letters are available at your request

Timeline

SUPERVISOR OPERATING LEASES

JSC Air Astana
01.2023 - 06.2023

SENIOR OFFICER OPERATING LEASES

JSC Air Astana
01.2022 - 01.2023

OFFICER BUSINESS PLANNING AND FLEET PORTFOLIO

JSC Air Astana
09.2020 - 12.2021

SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

JSC Air Astana
05.2012 - 11.2014

INTERN AT OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Small Business Administration, SBA
10.2011 - 12.2011

INTERN

American Councils For International Education
09.2011 - 10.2011

INTERN IN ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

ATF Bank
07.2010 - 08.2010

ASSISTANT OF CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Cigma Metals Corporation, JSC Dostyk
07.2008 - 10.2008

BBA - Accounting And Finance

KIMEP
AIGERIM YESTAYEVA