Leyla Gasimova
Baku
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and a keen understanding of data analysis. Adept at leveraging analytical skills to drive data-driven decision-making. Committed to leveraging language proficiency and technical skills to contribute effectively in diverse environments. Highly skilled professional with expertise in Python and SPSS, fluent in Azerbaijani, Russian, Turkish, and English, with basic knowledge of German.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Controller
ACCOR Group (Mövenpick Hotel)
Baku, Azerbaijan
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Devised and put into action a set of metrics for tracking costs, profit, and financial margins across projects; collaborated closely with project teams to pinpoint cost drivers and make necessary adjustments
- Analysed expenditure trends and suggested appropriate budget levels, while enforcing expenditure control measures
- Reviewed financial data meticulously to prepare accurate journal entries and maintain comprehensive records
- Generated profit and loss statements and produced monthly closing cost accounting reports
- Established, upheld, and coordinated the implementation of accounting procedures and controls
- Guided a team to assess the quality standards of a new product, ensuring adherence to international manufacturing norms; boosted safety protocols and production capacity.
Accountant
Kapital Invest LTD
Baku
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented cost tracking metrics to monitor budgets, profit, and financial margins for projects accounting for 30million AZN in investment; collaborated with project teams to identify cost drivers and make trade-offs
- Investigated the quality standards of the new product; ensured compliance of the manufacturing process to international norms in a team of 5, expanded safety and capacity by 50%
- Prepared profit and loss statements and monthly closing the cost accounting reports
- Performed and reviewed financial information to prepare entries to accounts
- Established, maintained, and coordinated the implementation of accounting and its control procedures
- Examined expenditure trends and recommended applicable budget levels, along with ensuring expenditure control.
Research Assistant
Strategic Impact Fund (SIF) Project
London
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Undertook marketing research training interviews with 5 associates, reviewing strategic research principles
- Translated close to 50 speeches from Azerbaijani to English for understanding and preparing presentations in English
- Organised 50+ marketing development interviews for researchers, interviewed career experts, industry leader; initiated mock interview programmes, provided interview feedback, and improved interview selection performance by 65%
- Led comprehensive research on 8 companies, analysed and explained marketing strategies
- Studied and wrote a series on the effect of improved corporate oversight on regional marketing via comparative theme analysis for the benefit of the research project; presented findings to the senior executive teams of 3.
HR Coordinator
Winter Park Hotel
Baku
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Oversee recruitment and hiring tasks, including job postings and candidate interviews
- Conduct thorough onboarding sessions to familiarise new hires with hotel policies and staff
- Coordinate training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge
- Administer employee benefits packages and handle inquiries
- Ensure adherence to labour laws and maintain accurate records
- Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts promptly and discreetly
- Collaborate on safety measures and wellness initiatives
- Provide administrative assistance for HR operations.
Manager's Assistant
Winter Park Hotel
Baku
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Completed 4 administrative duties, including records management and scheduling expert meetings; undertook the procurement and distribution of information to support the office with necessary data
- Ensured legal compliance of company work policies are followed and suggested modifications were made; conducted meetings with company labourers; and negotiated wage - related demands of over 500 union members
- Collaborated with 5 relationship managers to devise strategies for quick response to client enquiries; developed algorithms for a knowledge database by identifying common enquiries, reducing response time by 80%
- Led a business development team of 10 to devise a client - focused product strategy, gathered customer feedback to guide service improvement, and introduced client incentives to rise customer satisfaction by over 40%
- Selected and promoted as senior manager to lead financial operations supporting several business units; handled team of 5 to conduct financial analyses, run accounting, payroll, and financial reporting on a monthly basis
- Completed all tasks assigned by the general manager accurately and efficiently.
Member
Winter Park Plaza
Baku
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Devised and presented business strategies on acquisition and financing possibilities to 2 corporate and 3 private equity clients in a team of five professionals; created a valuation and fairness opinion
- Designed and supervised 1 event and 1 exhibition, including developing a program of activities – presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops and entertainment
- Co-organised 5 campaigns on social media with a team of 20 volunteers, created social media profiles, succeeded media coverage, and oversaw team meetings
- Coordinated communication and promotion strategy, promoted a positive company culture and brand image, and increased brand awareness by 8%
- Liaised with 3 international office travel trade teams to organise key trade shows and media events; coordinated promotion activities targeted for international market locations, leading to a 10% surge in new accounts
- Developed consumer marketing insights and executed marketing analysis for brands; recommended strategic distribution channels and marketing campaigns, resulting in a growth of 5% in a month
- Authored over 50 statistical reports for distribution to law enforcement entities and upper management; wrote algorithms to auto- transcribe foreign language information and data for further analysis
- Conducted research and analysed data to identify and define audiences – used 3 research methods to gather information on target markets to better understand customer needs
- Facilitated tasks for 20+ staff members, organising travel and logistics arrangements for 5+ upcoming events; partnered with 5 members of the leadership team to address the administrative needs of 20 departments, leading to a 25% boost in workplace efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Management
University College London
London, United Kingdom 09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Newcastle University
London, United Kingdom 09.2019 - 07.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Primary & Secondary
British School in Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan 09.2007 - 06.2018
Skills
- Python
- SPSS
- Experienced in business reports
- MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Custom
References are available upon request.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Russian
Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Controller
ACCOR Group (Mövenpick Hotel)
04.2024 - 10.2024
Accountant
Kapital Invest LTD
06.2023 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Management
University College London
09.2022 - 09.2023
Research Assistant
Strategic Impact Fund (SIF) Project
05.2021 - 08.2021
HR Coordinator
Winter Park Hotel
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Newcastle University
09.2019 - 07.2022
Manager's Assistant
Winter Park Hotel
06.2019 - 08.2019
Member
Winter Park Plaza
12.2017 - 01.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Primary & Secondary
British School in Baku
09.2007 - 06.2018
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