Dynamics 365 Kazakhstan Localization for GTMT DISTRIBUTION

GTMT DISTRIBUTION, a regional IT infrastructure and cybersecurity distributor operating across Kazakhstan and Ukraine, expanded operations into Kazakhstan and required a Dynamics 365 Business Central solution tailored to local finance and statutory reporting rules. Awara IT led the implementation of a Kazakhstan localization, integrating the customer's existing Dynamics NAV/Business Central footprint with local banking and tax processes while coexisting with legacy 1C systems during transition.

The engagement delivered a production-ready Kazakhstan localization for finance and accounting: statutory VAT reporting, local chart of accounts mapping, automated bank statement processing and intercompany reconciliation. The result was faster month‑end, reduced manual adjustments and a compliant finance platform that supports GTMT's cross-border operations. Awara IT was the implementation partner throughout design, development, testing and go-live support.

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GTMT DISTRIBUTION is an IT infrastructure and cybersecurity distributor operating in Kazakhstan and Ukraine within the IT/Telecom sector. The company serves mid-market and enterprise customers across Eastern Europe and the Middle East and required localized finance capabilities to operate in Kazakhstan while maintaining consolidated reporting across entities.

İş zorluğu

GTMT's expansion into Kazakhstan created a concrete compliance and operational challenge: Kazakhstan requires specific chart of accounts structures, VAT reporting formats and bank statement processing that differed from GTMT’s existing Ukrainian setup. The finance team relied on manual spreadsheets and point-to-point scripts to prepare statutory returns, slowing month‑end close and increasing risk of errors.

The company also operated a mixed IT landscape—Dynamics NAV/Business Central for regional consolidation and 1C in pockets of local operations. GTMT needed a solution that would provide statutory compliance in Kazakhstan, reduce manual reconciliation between systems, and integrate with local banks and the tax authority. Time zones, language and regional reporting formats added complexity, requiring a partner with both Dynamics 365 technical skills and local accounting process knowledge.

Neden Dynamics 365 seçildi

GTMT selected Dynamics 365 Business Central as the target platform because of its existing footprint in the organisation (Dynamics NAV/BC), strong extension model for localizations, and native integration with the Microsoft stack (Azure, Power Platform, Microsoft 365). Business Central provided a single ledger approach suitable for multi‑entity consolidation while allowing targeted extensions for Kazakhstan statutory requirements.

Awara IT was chosen as the implementation partner for its Dynamics 365 localization experience and practical approach to hybrid landscapes. The selection criteria prioritized minimal disruption to ongoing operations, maintainable localization delivered as Business Central extensions, secure integrations to 1C and local banks, and the ability to automate statutory VAT and bank reporting to reduce manual effort.

Uygulanan modüller

• Business Central Finance (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable)
• Kazakhstan Localization extension (chart of accounts, tax codes, statutory reporting)
• Multi‑company consolidation and intercompany accounting
• Bank reconciliation and electronic bank statement processing
• Fixed Assets and depreciation schedules
• VAT and tax return automation (statutory formats)
• Power BI reports and Power Platform workflows for finance
• Data migration, ETL and master data harmonization

Entegrasyonlar

• 1C (financial data exchange for legacy local processes)
• Local bank file imports (SFTP/ISO20022/SWIFT formats where applicable)
• Kazakh tax authority electronic filing gateway (statutory VAT submissions)
• Azure AD SSO and Microsoft 365 for identity and document management
• Power BI data sources and Power Platform automation endpoints

Yerelleştirme ve uyumluluk

The implementation covered Kazakhstan statutory requirements relevant to finance and accounting: mapping the local chart of accounts, applying Kazakhstan VAT rates and tax codes, and generating the statutory VAT and tax return formats required by local authorities. The solution included local language labels where needed, KZT currency formatting, and validation logic to prevent common submission errors.

Awara IT worked with GTMT’s local accounting leads to validate outputs against sample filings and bank statements. Where local electronic filing or bank formats required it, Awara IT built secure connectors and transformation logic to ensure submissions met Kazakhstan standards while preserving consolidated reporting for the group.

İş değeri

The project delivered a compliant, auditable finance platform for GTMT’s Kazakhstan entity and materially reduced the operational burden on the finance team. Automating VAT reporting and bank integrations removed manual transcription points, reduced submission errors, and shortened month‑end close time, allowing finance staff to focus on analysis rather than data assembly. Intercompany processes were standardized, improving consolidated reporting and working capital visibility across Kazakhstan and Ukraine.

From an IT perspective, the solution preserved the existing Dynamics NAV/Business Central investment while providing a maintainable localization model and secure integrations to legacy 1C systems and bank portals. The staged approach and dual‑run validation minimized business disruption during go‑live.