Galymzhan Zhanibekov

• Manage project budgets and operational cost control for offshore marine operations and onshore sulphur
management, overseeing $1M+ monthly OPEX.
• Process and analyze cost data to produce reliable forecasts, variance analysis, and explanations of cost trends for
management reporting.
• Perform monthly subcontractor performance reconciliation and validate call-off orders.
• Act as Cost SME in contract compliance and governance reviews, ensuring alignment with ENI/NCOC contractual
frameworks and approved variation orders.
• Oversee the Accounting Department, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, invoice control, and
compliance with internal procedures
• Delivered $200K/month cost savings, optimized subcontractor portfolio (300 → 150) and successfully negotiated rate
increases (+18% manpower, +10% equipment/services) generating $4M annual revenue uplift.

• Coordinated production optimization opportunities across the Tengiz field value chain (reservoir/well → field
operations → oil plant → tank farm → marketing & logistics) enhancing operational efficiency.
• Identified $10M in value-added opportunities, resulting in an increase of 300 tons/day in oil production.
• Applied economic justification methods (Montecarlo, crystal ball) and Chevrons 6x6 RiskMan matrix to prioritize
capital projects for 2026.
• Facilitated regular working teaming sessions with SMEs (Subject Matter Expertise), Process Engineers, Plant advisors
to prioritize the opportunities & risks based on key decision criteria and budget.
• Worked closely with LPO Coordinator (Lost Production Opportunity) to mitigate oil production loss through data
driven insights.
• Familiarized Chevrons Oil & Gas separation Plant processes (SGP, KTL and Sour Gas Injection) & product flow

• Conducted 7+ audits annually of contractors and internal processes (ACV $40M).
• Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing walk-throughs of complex business processes
and analyzing results
• Strengthened internal controls of ENI/NCOC internal processes such as Cost Control, HR, Finance, and Budget
departments.
• Drafted audit findings, risks, and detailed recommendations to upper management.
• Reviewed relevant records to verify compliance with ENI/NCOC N.V. policies and procedures including Code of
Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Manual, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Procedure.
• Recovered $240K by identifying rate miscalculations and $150k of duplicate payments
• Identified incompliances with tender procedures, such as manipulation of financial statements, non-compliance with
approved tender evaluation plan.

• Processed and analyzed cost data within SAP, including WBS/CBS development, cost center setup, network orders,
and activity structure for 12 cost centers (EPC projects up to $10M).
• Collected and validated cost inputs from estimators, planners, project managers, and finance for accurate cost
reporting.
• Built forecast models and performed monthly variance analysis
• Monitored contractors performance via man-hour consumption, VOWD deviations, and scope changes, providing
early warnings to Project Managers
• Supported contracting and commercial activities, including bid evaluation, Variation Order assessment, and contract
amendments.
• Reviewed and approved cost commitments, accruals and invoice verification.
• Implemented Risk Management process: creation of Risk register, Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) and Risk Report.
• Produced one pager reports, including S-curves showing VOWD vs Budget Baselines vs Actuals for the assigned cost centers.

• Oversaw cost control for 20 SIP projects (civil construction projects) annually, totaling $50M/year.
• Delivered monthly cost reports and VOWD analysis.
• Supported contracting activities: bid evaluation, contract preparation, administration of Variation Orders and
Contract Amendments.
• Prepared annual and multi-year budgets in collaboration with budget holders and contract managers, liaising with
ENI shareholders and regional authorities.
• Managed cash calls on a rolling 3-month basis, accruals and coordinated invoice verification.
• Ensured contractor compliance with contractual obligations, scope of work, and project schedules.
• Developed detailed cost forecasts (EAC) and performed monthly variance analysis, ensuring forecast accuracy within
a 3% variance target.

• Analysis of financial performance of the Targets (Non-current assets, inventories, accounts and other receivables,
cash and bank, payables, liabilities, loan agreements, Capex, budget, cash flow and etc.)
• Normalized financial statements of the Targets;
• Analysis of key financial risks, transactions with related parties and business plans of audited clients.