ALEKSANDRA BAIBEKOVA Email: alexbaybekova@gmail.
com
Tel.: +7(967)174-67-45
Transaction Diligence Manager with 9 years of experience in corporate finance and assurance, specializing in buy-
side and sell-side financial due diligence across diverse sectors, including consumer and industrial products, power
and utilities, transportation and infrastructure, mobility, food, and telecommunications. An ACCA-qualified
professional with a proven track record of managing engagement teams, collaborating across functions, and
delivering high-quality insights to support strategic investment decisions.
Professional Experience
EY Transaction Diligence (Moscow) Sep 2016 - Feb 2022
Manager (Promoted 2018), Senior Consultant
Involved in various domestic and cross-border transactions for private and institutional investors. Developed strong
expertise in due diligence, carve-out procedures, participated in SPA advice. Identified financial and operational
risks, providing clients with data-driven conclusions to support informed investment decisions.
Engaged in the full project life cycle, leading project teams of 1–10 analysts / seniors and coordinating tax and legal
workstreams. Facilitated communication with acquisition target’s management and reported to Directors and
Partners responsible for review of final deliverables (e.g., due diligence reports, databooks, and special-purpose
presentations). Contributed to the presentation of deliverables to clients’ senior executive teams.
Designed and facilitated local and regional training programs, including onboarding courses on transaction
diligence and technical training on Alteryx, a self-service data analytics platform. Played an active role in
developing the CIS-wide support hub in Minsk. Contributed to building high-performing teams by coaching
personnel and participating in the recruitment process.
Selected Credentials:
Buy-side due diligence of Russia’s largest integrated petrochemicals company for a UAE sovereign investor;
Sell-side due diligence and financial model review for a large domestic chemical manufacturer specializing in
polyvinyl chloride and related chemical products;
Buy-side due diligence of a Russian chemical-metallurgical group specializing in ferroalloy production for an
international diversified conglomerate headquartered in Turkey;
Financial analysis of Russia’s largest power distribution holding, comprising over 40 legal entities;
Buy-side due diligence of a prominent domestic third-party logistics provider;
Buy-side due diligence of the Russian subsidiary of a global telecommunications provider managing over
15,000 mobile network towers;
Limited-scope procedures on a joint venture between a global ridesharing leader and Russia’s largest
technology company;
Sell-side carve-out procedures for a major global FMCG company in connection with the divestment of its food
sauces production business unit in Russia;
Buy-side due diligence of a local meat processing plant;
Buy-side due diligence of a grain exporter, ranked among Russia’s top five.
PwC Audit (Moscow) Sep 2012 - Sep 2016
Senior Consultant (Promoted 2014), Consultant. Promotion to Assistant Manager effective Oct 2016
Led audit fieldwork for complex assurance engagements in the Consumer and Industrial Products & Services
sector. Coordinated financial statement audits under IFRS, US GAAP, and Russian statutory accounting
frameworks, serving local subsidiaries of major international companies, including Allergan, Toyota Tsusho
Corporation, Coca-Cola Hellenic, Efes Beverage Group, and Knauf Insulation. Supervised audit teams of up to five
consultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with auditing standards (US GAAS, ISA, PCAOB).
Evaluated internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance. Conducted training for new joiners,
shared best practices through coaching, and contributed to improving team performance.
Promoted to Senior Consultant and Assistant Manager ahead of peers for strong performance. Recognized with
multiple appreciation and spot bonus awards for dedication and high-quality work.
Education & Certifications
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (2007 – 2012): Graduate Diploma in Finance (GPA: 4.9/5)
ACCA (2018); CFA passed Level I (2011)
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint; proficient in Alteryx
Languages: English (fluent)
Maternity Leave Feb 2022 – Present
