Employees of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan were awarded state awards
On the eve of International Women's Day on March 8, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Madi Takiyev presented state awards to employees of the department who made a significant contribution to the development of the country's financial system.
According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Gulmira Smagulova, head of the non-production payments administration department of the Department of Administration of Non-Production Payments and Individuals of the State Revenue Committee, was awarded the Order of Kurmet for many years of conscientious work and achievements in professional activity.
Gulmira Smagulova has 34 years of experience in public service. She began her career in the tax authorities and, throughout her career, has been involved in drafting key tax documents, including the Tax Codes of 2001, 2008, and 2017. Her colleagues note her high level of professionalism, leadership qualities, and exacting standards for herself and her subordinates.
Zibagul Utina, chief specialist of the Department of Physical and Chemical Research and Materials Science Expertise at the Central Customs Laboratory of the State Revenue Committee, has also been honored with a state award. By decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, she was awarded the “Eren enbegi ushin” medal. She has 27 years of work experience.
Zibagul Utina has established herself as a highly qualified expert in the field of customs. She conducts complex examinations of goods, participates in customs inspections, and contributes to the development of the Central Customs Laboratory’s methodological framework. Her colleagues value her for her objectivity, integrity, and strong personal discipline.
Natalia Pomogaeva, Deputy Head of the Tayynshin District Office of the State Treasury under the Treasury Department for the North Kazakhstan Region, was also awarded the “Eren Enbegi Ushin” Medal.
Natalia Pomogaeva has worked in the treasury system for over 28 years. She began her career as the chief accountant of a district department, has worked in every area of treasury operations, and has participated in the implementation of treasury systems in the region. Her colleagues note her extensive professional experience, integrity, and willingness to share her knowledge with younger professionals.
In addition, the “Eren Eņbegi Uşin” medal was awarded to Gulmira Nurpeis, head of the State Secrets Protection Department at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Gulmira Nurpeis has worked in the Ministry of Finance system since 1999. Over the years, she has worked on anti-corruption issues within tax authorities and international financial relations, and since 2020 has headed the Department for the Protection of State Secrets.
She contributed to the development of the Instructions on the Protection of State Secrets (2021), for which she was awarded a Certificate of Honor by the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan. She has also been awarded the “Excellence in Financial Service” (2023) and “Excellence in Public Service” (2020) badges. Her colleagues value her for her wisdom, responsiveness, and sense of humor.
The women honored here are just a small part of the large team at the Ministry of Finance, which includes many professionals who work daily to ensure the stability of the country’s financial system.