Head of Finance (Kazakhstan)

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Hiring Remotely in Lithuania
Remote
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Lead financial management and internal control activities in Kazakhstan. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, expenses, payroll, procurement, contracts, settlements, compliance, and risk reviews. Investigate irregularities and fraud risks, prepare financial reports, recommend process improvements, and monitor corrective actions. Partner with the Group CFO, compliance, finance, and local management teams while conducting on-site assessments and ensuring adherence to Group policies.
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Everwest Group is an international logistics and transportation group providing integrated freight transportation and supply chain solutions across Europe and Asia. With operations in Lithuania, Poland, Kazakhstan, and China, we connect markets, support international trade, and continuously expand our presence in key logistics corridors.

As we strengthen our operations in Central Asia, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Head of Finance to join our team and take ownership of financial management in Kazakhstan.

We are currently seeking a talented: Head of Finance

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage independent reviews of financial planning, budgeting, expense approvals, and forecasting processes to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with Group requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with Group policies across payments, expenses, and payroll processes.
  • Perform internal control reviews of procurement, sales, pricing, and customer settlement processes to identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and compliance risks.
  • Review contract management, supplier selection, and approval procedures to ensure transparency, proper authorization, and adherence to Group policies.
  • Identify and investigate financial and operational risks, potential irregularities, and fraud risks; manage measures to strengthen the control environment.
  • Prepare financial reports and provide insights to support business decisions.
  • Work closely with the Group CFO, Finance, Compliance, and local management teams.
  • Conduct on-site internal control reviews and compliance assessments, evaluate the effectiveness of operational procedures, document findings, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.

What We Expect:

  • 5+ years of experience in finance management, financial planning, or audit.
  • Strong financial analysis, reporting, and risk management skills.
  • Experience in financial process improvement.
  • Knowledge of Kazakhstan's financial and regulatory environment is an advantage.
  • Fluency in Russian and good English and Lithuanian communication skills.
  • A hands-on, proactive approach with strong ownership and integrity.
  • Willingness to spend significant time in Kazakhstan, working closely with local operations.
  • Motivation to embrace new challenges, adapt to a dynamic international environment, and make a real business impact.

What We Offer:

  • A key leadership role in a growing international logistics group.
  • Direct cooperation with the Group CFO and international teams.
  • Autonomy, professional growth, and the opportunity to shape financial processes.
  • Competitive compensation package.

📍 Location: Kazakhstan (significant on-site presence required)

Looking for your next international challenge?

Join Everwest Group and help us build strong, transparent, and efficient financial operations in Central Asia.


Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in finance management, financial planning, or audit
  • Strong financial analysis, reporting, and risk management skills
  • Experience in financial process improvement
  • Knowledge of Kazakhstan's financial and regulatory environment
  • Fluency in Russian
  • Good English communication skills
  • Good Lithuanian communication skills
  • Willingness to spend significant time in Kazakhstan and maintain substantial on-site presence
  • Hands-on, proactive approach with strong ownership and integrity
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic international environment
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The Company
HQ: Vilniaus miesto, Vilniaus
261 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

For 27 years we represent Western quality for our clients' delivery as road transport operator backed by own fleet. With a team of almost 6000 experienced professionals we are implementing modern and sustainable solutions to strenghten our leadership in tailored, customer - centric logistic services. For cold chain pharmaceutical or perishable items as well as delivering high value goods with superior security assurance, we have expertise across industries and provide in line with the highest standards. Our core value is a solid, reliable, and long-lasting cooperation.

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