The Internal Audit Service of JSC NC “KazMunayGas” (the Service) was established by the Resolution of the Board of Directors dated 2 October 2006 (Minutes No. 10).  

The Service is a single centralised body of JSC NC “KazMunayGas” which reports directly to the Board of Directors. The Service monitors economical and financial activities of KMG and other KMG Group Organizations, conducts internal control and risk management evaluations, monitors compliance with corporate management documents and provides consultations to improve the performance of KMG and KMG Group.  

The main objective of the Service is to provide independent and unbiased information to the KMG Board of Directors for efficient management of KMG and KMG Group by introducing a consistent approach to improvement of risk management processes, internal control and corporate management. 

Since 6 October 2021, the Internal Audit Service has been headed by Khalizhan Abdirayymov appointed by the resolution of the KMG Board of Directors. 

Nationality: The Republic of Kazakhstan

Date of birth: 20 August 1965

Education: Graduated from the Alma-Ata Institute of National Economy with a degree in Economics and planning of material and technical supply. Certified Public Auditor, certified in International Public Sector Accounting Standards. He obtained the following certification in internal auditing: «Professional internal auditor» (DipPIA, UK), «Certified professional internal auditor» (DipСPIA, UK).

Experience: From 1991 to 2017, worked in various management positions in government agencies and the quasi-government sector.

From 2017 to 2021, was head of the Accounts Committee for Control over the Execution of the Republican Budget.

Since 6 October 2021, Head of the Internal Audit Service in JSC NC "KazMunayGas".

Contact details: 8 Kunayev Street, Emerald Tower, Block B, Nur‑Sultan, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan

Tel.: +7 (7172) 78 91 45

Email: kh.abdirayymov@kmg.kz