Kymbat Sadvakassova
Accounting & Finance Professional | Entrepreneur
Certified Professional Accountant and entrepreneur with nearly 9 years of experience in accounting, finance, and business management. Founder of IE YourFame, serving 150+ clients and leading a team of 4–5 professionals. Experienced in cross-border taxation, international business, and financial operations. Dual-degree graduate of SEGi University and Abertay University, currently studying Chinese in China and pursuing a Master's degree through the CSC Scholarship.
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Work Experience
Founder & Accounting Manager
- Founded and grew an accounting outsourcing business from 10 to 60 clients in three years, serving 150+ clients across multiple industries.
- Achieved peak monthly revenue of KZT 2 million and transitioned to remote operations, managing clients from China since 2024.
- Managed cross-border accounting, taxation, and financial transactions involving Kazakhstan, China, Russia, and European countries.
- Led a team of 4–5 professionals, overseeing accounting, tax reporting, payroll, and banking operations.
- Directed Google Ads campaigns, client acquisition, and contract negotiations, maintaining client relationships for 3–5+ years.
Founder & Owner
- Handled advertising placements and client relationships while overseeing daily pillar operations, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Managed indoor advertising business with three illuminated rotating four-sided pillars in Astana centres, enhancing visibility for clients.
- Transferred ownership of advertising assets to new clients in 2018 to facilitate strategic pivot toward accounting and financial services.
Visa Application Specialist
- Supported clients throughout visa application processes for United States, Canada, and UK, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
- Coordinated with international partners to provide clients with clear guidance at each stage of the application process.
- Reviewed and organised application documents to guarantee accuracy and completeness, minimising delays in processing.
Early Work Experience (part-time)
- Served customers and managed cash transactions at Doi Chaang Coffee, ensuring accurate and efficient service.
- Handled dessert preparation and cashier duties at Snowflake.
- Prepared drinks and supported kitchen tasks during shift duties.
- Collaborated with kitchen and service teams in busy café to maintain smooth operations during peak hours.
- Collaborated with diverse groups to enhance teamwork skills during full-time studies. and cross-cultural communication while studying full time.
Skills
International accountingCross-border financeTax complianceFinance managementFinancial reportingBookkeeping and payrollBanking operationsPolicy developmentCash Flow ManagementAuditingStrategic PlanningTeam Leadership
Education
Language course, chinese language
Dalian Polytechnic University
- Currently enrolled in the second year of a Chinese language programme at Dalian Polytechnic University, China.
- Studying Mandarin Chinese to strengthen academic communication, language proficiency, and intercultural understanding.
- Achieved 91.33/100 on a university HSK Level 4 assessment; official HSK certification is pending.
- Developing Chinese language and cultural knowledge to prepare for future postgraduate studies and China–Kazakhstan academic and business cooperation.
Bachelor of Business, Accounting and Finance
SEGi University
- Completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Management (Hons) through an international dual-degree programme.
- Studied business management and finance, developing knowledge of business operations and financial decision-making.
- Completed a final-year research project titled "Factors Influencing Corruption Among International Students in Malaysia."
- Participated in university marketing activities, student events, and extracurricular programmes, developing leadership, teamwork, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
University of Abertay Dundee
- Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Abertay Dundee through the dual-degree programme at SEGi University, Malaysia.
- Completed an internationally partnered undergraduate programme focused on business and management education.
- Developed an academic foundation in business administration, management principles, and financial decision-making.
- Gained international academic exposure through a UK-linked degree programme delivered in Malaysia.
Certifications
Certified Professional Accountant
Association of Professional Accountants and Auditors of Kazakhstan
1C:Professional Certificate
1C:Enterprise 8, Accounting for Kazakhstan configuration
Digital Marketing Certification
HubSpot Academy
IELTS
IELTS 7.5
References
Languages
Russian
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate
Kazakh
Native
English
Fluent
Research Objectives
- International Trade & Finance: China–Kazakhstan trade financing, cross-border payments, and financial cooperation.
- SME Financial Management: Financial strategies, access to financing, and business performance of international SMEs
- Cross-Border Taxation: International taxation, regulatory compliance, and financial policies.
- Digital Finance & FinTech: Digital banking, financial technologies, and cross-border payment systems.
- International Business Development: Business growth, global market expansion, and China–Kazakhstan economic cooperation.
AWARDS, LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- SEGi University: Certificate of Organizer (university event); Leadership Volunteer Award; Culture Ambassador Award; Sports and Talent Award.
- Student Marketing Club, SEGi University — university event organization and promotional activities; university volleyball club participant.
- Second Place, Junior Diving Competition; Professional Water Diving Sports Certificate.
- School children’s choir participant; voluntary blood donor.
- Member, Association of Professional Accountants and Auditors of Kazakhstan