Hafiz Rahimov
Sumgait,Azerbaijan
Summary
Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Financial Reporting & Budgeting Specialist
PASHA Life Insurance
Baku, Azerbaijan
11.2023 - Current
- Participate in preparation of monthly performance review of Company reports, highlighting key operational and financial trends
- Conduct financial statement analysis and assess financial ratios to evaluate core business performance
- Perform monthly variance analysis on revenue, transaction costs and OPEX, Incorporating AUM metrics (Deposits & Investment Securities)
- Collaborate with sales and finance teams to forecast revenue, OPEX and FX position impacts
- Participate in the preparation of budget-related financial statements using Excel-based financial models
- Ensure IFRS compliance and prepare accurate disclosure notes for external audits
- Contribute to strategic financial planning and support mentoring of new team members
Reporting & Budgeting Intern
PASHA Life Insurance
Baku, Azerbaijan
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in budgeting and variance explanation
- Gained experience in insurance finance and inter-department collaboration
Reporting Intern
DOST Agency
Baku, Azerbaijan
02.2023 - 04.2023
Education
Master's Degree - Economic Evaluation of Investment Projects
Azerbaijan Technical University
09.2023 - 06.2025
Bachelor's degree - finance
Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), Sabah Groups - English Sector
09.2019 - 06.2023
Skills
- FP&A (Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis)
- Ratio Analysis & FX Forecasting
- Cross-functional Communication
- Ability to work under tough deadline
- Strategic Thinking & Business Insight
- Advanced Excel & Data Visualization
- Financial Modelling and Valuation
Certification
- FMVA, in progress, Corporate Finance Institute
- ACCA - Financial Accounting (FA), 77%
- Bloomberg Market Concepts, Bloomberg
- Investment Banking Virtual Experience Program, J.P. Morgan & Forage
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals, CFI
- Introduction to Finance: The Basics, University of Illinois
- Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets, University of Illinois
- IELTS (Academic), Overall Band: 6.5
Languages
- Azerbaijani, Native
- English, Upper-Intermediate (IELTS 6.5, CEFR B2)
Timeline
Junior Financial Reporting & Budgeting Specialist
PASHA Life Insurance
11.2023 - Current
Master's Degree - Economic Evaluation of Investment Projects
Azerbaijan Technical University
09.2023 - 06.2025
Reporting & Budgeting Intern
PASHA Life Insurance
05.2023 - 11.2023
Reporting Intern
DOST Agency
02.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor's degree - finance
Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), Sabah Groups - English Sector
09.2019 - 06.2023