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Aynur Abdullayeva

Baku

Summary

Finance leader with extensive experience in accounting, tax, and financial management. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and reporting, with strong expertise in audits, compliance, and strategic financial planning. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and support executive decision-making.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Manager

P&O Maritime Logistics
11.2021 - Current
  • Oversee financial operations and ensure IFRS/local compliance for Caspian and Cargo divisions
  • Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
  • Lead budgeting and forecast across the region
  • Supervise compliance with tax regulations, ensuring timely and accurate filings
  • Supervise internal and external audits to maintain compliance
  • Manage cash flow operations and reporting processes

Chief Financial Officer

Sinteks MMC
06.2019 - 11.2021
  • Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, treasury, tax, and compliance, ensuring accuracy and adherence to IFRS/local regulations
  • Lead budgeting, and forecasting to support retail growth and profitability
  • Direct cash flow, working capital, and funding strategies to optimize liquidity
  • Supervise internal and external audits, strengthening internal controls and compliance
  • Partner with executive leadership to drive business performance, cost efficiency, and long-term strategy
  • Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and key external stakeholders
  • Lead and mentor the finance team, developing skills and driving performance

Finance Manager

Digerati
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Oversee operations of the finance department and ensure efficient performance
  • Review, monitor, and manage budgets to align with business objectives
  • Manage cash flow and forecasting to maintain liquidity and support growth
  • Direct financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems for accuracy and reliability
  • Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
  • Provide strategic financial guidance to senior executives, supporting both short- and long-term decision-making

Tax Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers
11.2016 - 02.2018
  • Deliver a full range of accounting and tax compliance services in line with laws and regulations within set deadlines
  • Build strong client relationships, providing tax planning, consulting, and technical expertise
  • Ensure compliance with technical standards and risk management requirements
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks across business activities
  • Manage the end-to-end tax compliance process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Train, supervise, and evaluate staff to enhance performance and technical capability

Head of Finance Department

Caspian Investment & Development Corporation
09.2011 - 11.2016
  • Oversee the smooth and efficient running of the Finance Department
  • Maintain the integrity of the accounting system, ensuring it remains effective and operational at all times
  • Direct budgeting and cost control processes to support financial discipline
  • Ensure full compliance with statutory authorities and audit requirements
  • Supervise the preparation of financial statements in accordance with statutory requirements and IFRS
  • Coordinate year-end internal and external audits
  • Prepare financial analysis to support contract negotiations and product investment decisions

Chief Accountant

AA Services & ATE JV
12.2010 - 09.2011
  • Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations
  • Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements to top management
  • Coordinate and oversee all company accounting activities
  • Perform cost analysis to support financial efficiency and decision-making
  • Supervise, train, and plan the work of junior accountants

Tax Consultant

Deloitte
08.2008 - 12.2010
  • Provide bookkeeping, accounting, and tax compliance services across diverse client portfolios
  • Support audit engagements and tax due diligence projects with technical tax input
  • Participate in technical discussions and provide advisory support on client assignments

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Economics

Azerbaijan State Economic University
Baku
06-2009

UGRAD One-year Student Exchange Program - Business Administration

California State University
Bakersfield
06-2008

Skills

  • Budget forecasting
  • Financial management
  • Tax compliance
  • Cash flow management
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Financial reporting

Certification

FCCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

October, 2016


FMVA - Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)

February, 2025

Languages

English
Full Professional
Russian
Full Professional
Azerbaijani
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Finance Manager

P&O Maritime Logistics
11.2021 - Current

Chief Financial Officer

Sinteks MMC
06.2019 - 11.2021

Finance Manager

Digerati
02.2018 - 06.2019

Tax Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers
11.2016 - 02.2018

Head of Finance Department

Caspian Investment & Development Corporation
09.2011 - 11.2016

Chief Accountant

AA Services & ATE JV
12.2010 - 09.2011

Tax Consultant

Deloitte
08.2008 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Arts - International Economics

Azerbaijan State Economic University

UGRAD One-year Student Exchange Program - Business Administration

California State University
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