Laman Karimli
Azerbaijan,
Summary
Dynamic and driven finance professional with extensive expertise in finance and accounting, coupled with a demonstrated ability to navigate and manage large, complex organizations across various industries, both as key manager and the collaborative team member.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Internal Auditor
The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan
08.2023 - Current
- Presented key deliverables and projects outcomes to the Director/Deputy Director of the Internal Audit department
- Supervising audit team, providing guidance, and ensuring efficient task delegation
- Managing multiple audits simultaneously, ensuring timely completion
- Promoting integrity and ethical practices across the team and processes
- Provided guidance to management on improving internal control processes within their departments and business units
- Addressing and resolving internal control deficiencies by developing internal control measures
- Led comprehensive audits of sales and procurement processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and best practices
- Developed audit plans, methodologies, and procedures for the assessment of process effectiveness
- Identified areas for improvement, and recommended corrective actions
- Conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies for fraud risks
- Ensured compliance with laws and regulations, providing expert guidance
- Monitored regulatory changes and updated policies accordingly
- Led C-level management meetings and presentations to drive process improvement
- Supervised and mentored audit team, fostering excellence and accountability
- Promoted teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the team.
Intern/Associate I, II /Acting Senior
Ernst & Young, EY
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Conducted industry research and analysis for better risk assessment procedures at the beginning of the audit
- Ensured timely maintenance & completion of the project related documents, e.g. audit plans, project budgets, project timelines
- Aligned audit objectives with organizational goals through cross-functional collaboration
- Managed diverse client portfolio, setting and meeting goals
- Managed multiple engagements simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and quality standards and delivered the whole project to engagement Manager/Partner
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for audit engagements, including staffing grades while considering the competence, industry knowledge to ensure effective completion of the engagements
- Mentored and coached other team members to help them develop their leadership skills, technical expertise, and client relationship management abilities, while also fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
- Involved in the primary team for IFRS engagements organizing and coordinating work of components located outside of Azerbaijan and reviewing their final deliverables
Internship in Tax & Legal Department
Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC)
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed bookkeeping functions such as invoicing and account reconciliations ;
- Organized client tax documents to facilitate quick preparation of tax returns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Azerbaijan State University of Economics - UNEC
06-2020
Skills
- Ethical standards
- Enterprise risk management
- Internal controls
- Audit planning
- Financial records review
- Time management
Affiliations
1.Internationally certified English teacher with C1-C2 proficiency, accredited by TESOL/TEFL UK
- Teaching English as a second language, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, to both locals and international learners
- Guiding students in preparing for the Writing and Speaking components of the IELTS exam
Languages
Azerbaijani
First Language
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
ACCA
- Accountant in Business (Formerly F1)
- Management Accounting (Formerly F2)
- Financial Accounting (Formerly F3)
- Corporate and Business Law (Formerly F4)
- Performance Management (Formerly F5)
- Financial Reporting (Formerly F7)
- Audit and Assurance (Formerly F8)
Timeline
Executive Internal Auditor
The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan
08.2023 - Current
Intern/Associate I, II /Acting Senior
Ernst & Young, EY
10.2020 - 08.2023
Internship in Tax & Legal Department
Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC)
07.2019 - 10.2019
ACCA
- Accountant in Business (Formerly F1)
- Management Accounting (Formerly F2)
- Financial Accounting (Formerly F3)
- Corporate and Business Law (Formerly F4)
- Performance Management (Formerly F5)
- Financial Reporting (Formerly F7)
- Audit and Assurance (Formerly F8)
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Azerbaijan State University of Economics - UNEC
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