CHYNAR AIDARBEKOVA
Bishkek
Summary
Extensive experience of finance and accounting work in commercial companies and international organizations. Good knowledge of International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS), CAP certification (CPA) upon successful passed exams on taxes, law, accounting and management. Good experience of working with ERP systems: XERO, QuickBooks, Odoo, ZOHO and 1-C accounting software. Preparation of all finance reports to HQ and local state tax agencies. Manage the VAT exemption process as per the state requirements. Budget preparation, controlling/tracking and budget pipeline and PL reports/analysis. Detailed grants analysis to track program and administrative expenses at various levels which involves closely monitoring and categorizing expenses to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with grant requirements. Supported successful organization registration, audits and inspections with these agencies resulting in no major findings of inaccuracies or violations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
On-line accounting service
Shapley Solutions DMCC
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement) for client delivery post month-end, quarter-end, or financial year-end.
- Preparation of financial statements: Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement) for delivery to the client after the end of the month, quarter or financial year.
- Calculated and submitted VAT returns quarterly or monthly based on turnover.
- Calculated and submitted VAT returns quarterly or monthly based on turnover.
- Submitted online VAT and corporate tax declarations on a scheduled basis.
Finance Manager (includes Grants management/reporting)
GFA Consulting Group
03.2023 - Current
- Creation of Grants reporting template and conducting training on it for partners’ accountants; Managing partners’ sub-grants by assisting with the budgeting under sub-grants and reviewing the partners’ financial reports and expenditures.
- Managed project accounts, claims receipt, Project Monitoring (PROMO), and time sheets; ensured budget management per GFA procedures and Swiss Embassy requirements; maintained office budget line expenditures and prepared financial reports.
- Coordinate with partners and internal departments including Finance, and grants to ensure compliance under sub-granting, and proper reporting.
- Conducted finance training for partners’ accountants and evaluated partners’ finance reports, presenting findings to management.
- Monitoring and tracking partners’ grants reporting; Making grant analysis to track program and administrative expenses.
- Prepared consolidated partners’ reports and analyzed operational and programmatic expenses.
- Reviewed supporting documents for the financial report and shared the reports with management while archiving them on OneDrive.
- Managed Swiss project operations.
Additional on-line bookkeeping service
Cyberlux Pty Ltd
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Utilized online XERO and MYOB accounting software for accurate financial entries, collaborating with Finance manager at HQ to ensure proper documentation for accounts receivable and payable.
- Prepared financial profit and loss and balance sheet reports for HQ to support informed decision-making.
- Oversaw operations for Australian LLC, ensuring compliance with local regulations and efficient business practices.
Finance Manager (fee based contract)
DEV TECH Systems Inc.
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Coordinate finance and accounting systems, administration, procurement, HR in compliance with GAAP regulations and procedures.
- Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, taxes payment and salary distribution.
- Monthly and annual finance reports including VAT to HQ.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and Annual balance sheet, PL reports to local state tax agencies in compliance with Kyrgyzstan tax codes and laws.
- Collected vendor invoices for timely payments and maintained accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable journals.
- Ensure regulations compliance of organization transactions.
- Online internet banking payments.
Finance and Operations Manager
FHI360 USAID AC project in KR
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Coordinates finance, HR, grants and procurement; Directs financial reporting for annual budget planning, pipeline analysis, audit reviews and assessments.
- Maintains weekly and monthly schedule of financial transactions, more than 10 finance reports and VAT report according to organizational requirements.
- Oversees monthly and quarterly financial reporting for 2 projects to FHI 360 regional office and donor, as required.
- Prepares balance sheet and PL reports for local agencies.
- Collection of Vendors’ invoices for payments and maintenance of AP and AR journals.
- Oversees and directs the control of the budget and activities of the finance and grants analysts, and accountant.
- Reviews and approves procurement requests and payment vouchers for purchasing of goods and services and for program activities, and assures that all disbursements or reimbursements are made in compliance with FHI 360 policy and applicable to donor rules and regulations.
- Supervises finance, program, HR and administrative staff members of the office and encourages a collaborative, cohesive working environment.
- Checking grantees documentation under Due Diligences Preparation of Pre Award Assessment Tool (PAT) for each NGOs before grant award.
- Reviewing SFR (Sub recipient’ financial reports with bank statements and supporting documents) as per tranches.
- Preparation of consolidated partners’ reports and making analyses on operational and programmatic expenses.
- Monitoring and filling out Grants expenses tracking system.
- Review sub-awardee and contractor budgets for correctness and verifies that budgets conform to FHI 360 and donor regulations.
- Making detailed grants analyses to track program and administrative expenses at various levels which involves closely monitoring and categorizing expenses to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with grant requirements.
- This analysis allowed for efficient budget management and informed decision-making processes.
- Provides administrative, financial, accounting and other technical assistance as required to FHI 360 staff and/or implementing agency staff.
- Assists with internal audits and implements recommendations resulting from audit process.
- Supports Chief of Party with annual project budgeting, including sub-awardee budgeting, and as required during the project period.
- Manages workflow of finance and operations teams to ensure quality deliverables and adherence to deadlines.
- Performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.
Operations and Finance Manager
ACDI VOCA in KR
11.2016 - 05.2019
- The Agro Horizon OFM is a member of both management teams, playing the key role of operational administration of the representational office of the project in Bishkek and Osh, Kyrgyzstan. The position is with occasional travel necessary to field activities and to the office in Osh and satellite office in Naryn (Naryn office closed in June 2018).
- Oversee project procurement of essential equipment and supplies, ensuring that ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures are stringently applied and enforced.
- Supervise, train and mentor operational and support staff – including HR, logistics, procurement, IT, administrative assistants, drivers, receptionists, maintenance personnel – to ensure the smooth operation of the project.
- Supervise Finance team and review financial statements and data.
- Prepares balance sheet and PL reports for local agencies.
- Collection of Vendors’ invoices and maintenance of AP and AR journals.
- Utilize financial data to improve efficiency.
- Manage the VAT exemption process in line with the local country requirement.
- Recommend effective strategies for the financial well-being of projects.
- Checking grantees finance reports and payments documents for grantees.
- Preparation of a monthly and annual budget for HQ.
- Preparation of operation budget on annual and monthly basis.
- Review/checking Bishkek and Osh payment request documentation before bank wire.
- Checking entries and reports on 1-C and QB accounting softwares.
- Coordination of the operations procurement process of office supplies, procurement of equipment and services (in accordance with ACDI/VOCA’ regulations).
- Management of operations procurement function includes solicitation documents, managing evaluations overseeing vendor selection process.
- Assist in development of strategic plans for operational activity.
- Manage the implementation of operational plans.
- Closely work with counterpart of international sub-contract; checking it’ financial reports and support documents if they are completed accordingly with local legislation rules and procedures.
- Preparation of quarterly and annual reports for USAID.
- Liaise closely with Agro Horizon technical and professional staff to ensure they receive the necessary support for optimal performance of their duties.
Finance and Operations Manager
IRG
12.2013 - 08.2016
- Responsibilities: Set up the finance and procurement systems in Bishkek and Osh offices; Assist in setting up grant reporting/closing system in Bishkek and Osh offices; Develop internal finance/accounting procedure for office operation; Develop QB accounting Software and local 1-C accounting software reporting to HQ and local tax agencies; Prepares all finance reports including VAT report for HQ.
- Prepares balance sheet and PL reports for local agencies Responsible for establishing and maintaining a control for the GGPAS accounting and admin finance system; Oversee payment of local staff, local and regional consultants and related travel and per diem expenses.
- Ensure that program related payments are made as per appropriate grants/components percentage calculation; Review all invoices and requests for payment.
- Ensure that the procurement and financial procedures comply with IRG procedures and regulations.
- Collection of Vendors’ invoices and maintenance of AP and AR journals.
- Work closely with the Social Insurance Office and Tax Department to ensure that all required documents are accurate and updated and compliant with the up to date local regulations and laws governing taxes, contracts, administration and accounting.
Finance Manager
IRG
06.2010 - 12.2013
- Responsibilities: Set up the finance, admin and procurement systems in 2 offices (Bishkek and Osh). Assisted in setting up grant reporting/closing system.
- Developed internal finance/accounting procedure for office operation; Developed QB accounting Software and 1-C local accounting software for reporting to HQ and local tax agencies; Manage the VAT exemption process in line with the local country requirement.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining a control for the KRTI Project accounting and finance systems.
- In conjunction with the IRG Home Office Manager and the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), established and oversee the management of the project financial systems.
- Oversee payment of local staff, local and regional consultants and related travel and per diem expenses.
- Ensure that grants payments are made as per appropriate grants/components percentage calculation; Ensure availability of funds, manage and reconcile any differences with local currency bank accounts.
- Review all invoices and requests for payment, and draft all payments for approval and signature by COP and/or DCOP.
- Collection of Vendors’ invoices and maintenance of AP and AR journals.
- Ensure that the procurement and financial procedures comply with IRG’ procedures and regulations; Work with IRG home office on any financial needs or reporting.
- Represent the program with local administrations (Ministry of Justice, social security, tax authorities, landlord, etc.).
- Work closely with the Social Insurance Office and Tax Department to ensure that all required documents are accurate and updated and compliant with the up to date local regulations and laws governing taxes, contracts, administration and accounting.
Finance Consultant
UNDP Global Fund
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Ensure that project accounting is processed properly in program accounting system (Atlas) using appropriate UNDP accounting codes.
- Disburse cash as needed with proper accounting procedures; Maintain records and receipts in accordance with proper accounting methods; Maintain inventory controls and records in accordance with proper accounting methods and UNDP regulations.
- Procurement in purchasing property in accordance with UNDP regulations; Prepare annual/monthly budgets and cash flows as needed; Prepare contracts for Vendors and Individuals.
- Under the management of the Project Manager provide assistance to the Project staff to liaise with the Government, Implementing Agencies, donors and relevant partners via direct contacts.
- Provide operational support in Project implementation and Project management; collect data and relevant Project information and different tasks/events (collection, support, keeping and updating the database in appropriate format for subsequent usage).
- Provide assistance in preparation of reports regarding Project implementation status via collection of information, development of tables and separate sections.
- Provide assistance in the Program partnership development and preparation of the Project documents; Provide assistance in Project monitoring/Project activities via review of different documents including correspondence, reports, events, budget and financial expenditures in accordance with UNDP requirements.
- Coordinate activity with an Assistant of the UNDP Environment Programme.
- Energy Efficiency in buildings project
Financial Grants Manager
Creative Associates Int. Inc.
02.2008 - 11.2009
- Coordinate and manage office finance and administrative systems.
- Coordinate finance and accounting systems, HR/administration, logistics in compliance with regulations and procedures.
- Collection of Vendors’ invoices and maintenance of AP and AR journals.
- Develop grant budget together with PDOs; Coordinate and check procurement of items as per grants budgets; Check and make tracking of expenses as per each grants budgets lines; Close grants as per set up procedures.
- Coordinate accounting databases for local accounting and databases within the organization for Head Quarters; Develop local and international accounting system from the beginning of the office activities.
- Prepare monthly financial reports on organization’ activities for HQ.
- Prepare project budget on annual and monthly basis; Monitor budget line terms and prepares a monthly report on actual expenditures for previous month.
- Oversea accounts receivable, accounts payable and salary distribution.
- Calculate monthly salary and tax calculation.
- Prepare and submits monthly, quarterly and annually reports to the State Tax department, Social Fund and Statistic Committee in compliance with Kyrgyzstan tax codes and laws.
- Assist in hire of all other financial staff, to include, but not limited to, a financial assistant.
- Ensure full legal compliance with Kyrgyzstan laws of organization transactions.
- Prepare estimates of financial needs for next month and sends wire requests to office with approval of HQ.
- Track the reception and usage of grants by NGOs according to the contract terms and procedures.
- In Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Finance Manager
PACT project
05.2007 - 02.2008
- Coordinate and manage office finance and administrative systems.
- Coordinate finance and accounting systems, administration, logistics in compliance with regulations and procedures.
- Coordinate accounting databases for local accounting and databases within the organization for Head Quarters.
- Develop local and international accounting system from the beginning of the office activities.
- Collection of Vendors’ invoices and maintenance of AP and AR journals.
- Prepare monthly financial reports on organization’ activities for HQ.
- Oversea accounts receivable, accounts payable and salary distribution.
- Calculate monthly salary and tax calculation.
- Prepare and submits monthly, quarterly and annually reports to the State Tax department, Social Fund and Statistic Committee in compliance with Kyrgyzstan tax codes and laws.
- Assist in hire of all other financial staff, to include, but not limited to, a financial assistant.
- Supervise and manage all other financial staff.
- Ensure full legal compliance with Kyrgyzstan laws of organization transactions.
- Prepare project budget on annual and monthly basis; Monitor budget line terms and prepares a monthly report on actual expenditures for previous month.
- Prepare estimates of financial needs for next month and sends wire requests to office with approval of HQ.
Financial Project Specialist
PA Consulting
02.2005 - 11.2005
- Prepare monthly accounting/Impress reports.
- Disburse cash as needed with proper accounting procedures.
- Maintain records and receipts in accordance with proper accounting methods.
- Maintain inventory controls and records in accordance with proper accounting methods and regulations.
- Assist procurement in purchasing property in accordance with regulations.
- Prepare budgets and cash flows as needed.
- Make payments to Subcontractors in accordance with the PO and keep up with proper payments.
- Keep up with the period of validity of PO and order schedule.
- Collection of Vendors’ invoices and maintenance of AP and AR journals.
- Prepare special reports as needed.
- Coordinate the preparation of weekly reports, monthly reports, deliverables and other reports as may be required, as well as monitoring of the mass media.
- Conduct administrative work in natural resources management in Central Asia, in accordance with the work plan(s) approved by the Client.
Chief Accountant
TFI International Ltd
11.2003 - 02.2005
- Full management, control and supervision of accounting department team (1 accountant assistant, 2 Warehouse clerks and 2 Procurement specialists);
- Collection of Vendors’ invoices and maintenance of AP and AR journals.
- Conduct analysis of Balance Sheet as of monthly financial package.
- Conduct analysis of income analysis as part of monthly financial package.
- Present financial results by contract with comments on variances versus budget and the prior month forecast by the 15th day of the month.
- Prepare forecast financial results with comments on variances versus budget and the prior month forecast by the 15th day of the month.
- Conduct monthly analysis of Overhead with comments on variances versus budget and prior month forecast by the 15th day of the month.
- Prepare and submit monthly reports to the head office.
- Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and salary distribution.
- Calculate monthly tax calculation.
- Forecast, review, and keep up to date the daily, weekly and monthly Cash flows for reasonableness before submission to head office accountant.
- American construction company (at US Airbase in Kyrgyzstan)
Education
ZOHO, Odoo, QuickBooks accounting software trainings - as per UAE tax legislations
01.2025
Finance analysis -
10.2024
Python for Data Science -
08.2023
Grant and procurement training -
07.2017
Business plan development training -
02.2013
CAP - accounting, finance, taxes -CPA, IFRS
01.2008
Accounting and Audit -
Moscow Institute of Entrepreneurship and Law
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic01.2004
Certificate of International standard of accounting skills - 1-C accounting program
04.2002
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger
- On line tax reporting
- Internal audit and external audit
- ERP: QuickBooks, ZOHO, Odoo, 1-C
- Tax compliance
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Training development
- Grant management
- Organizational skills
- English, Russian
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Certification
CAP
Timeline
On-line accounting service
Shapley Solutions DMCC
09.2025 - Current
Additional on-line bookkeeping service
Cyberlux Pty Ltd
11.2023 - 12.2024
Finance Manager (includes Grants management/reporting)
GFA Consulting Group
03.2023 - Current
Finance Manager (fee based contract)
DEV TECH Systems Inc.
11.2021 - 09.2023
Finance and Operations Manager
FHI360 USAID AC project in KR
12.2019 - 03.2021
Operations and Finance Manager
ACDI VOCA in KR
11.2016 - 05.2019
Finance and Operations Manager
IRG
12.2013 - 08.2016
Finance Manager
IRG
06.2010 - 12.2013
Finance Consultant
UNDP Global Fund
11.2009 - 06.2010
Financial Grants Manager
Creative Associates Int. Inc.
02.2008 - 11.2009
Finance Manager
PACT project
05.2007 - 02.2008
Financial Project Specialist
PA Consulting
02.2005 - 11.2005
Chief Accountant
TFI International Ltd
11.2003 - 02.2005
ZOHO, Odoo, QuickBooks accounting software trainings - as per UAE tax legislations
Finance analysis -
Python for Data Science -
Grant and procurement training -
Business plan development training -
CAP - accounting, finance, taxes -CPA, IFRS
Accounting and Audit -
Moscow Institute of Entrepreneurship and Law