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Matanat Yagubova

Matanat Yagubova

Summary

Detail-oriented finance professional with 4+ years of experience in Big Four and mid-size consulting, specializing in financial reporting, tax compliance, and accounting processes. Strong analytical skills, with hands-on experience in Excel, 1C, and financial analysis. Currently transitioning from tax to core finance, supported by ACCA progress (FA, FR, AA; MA in progress), and focused development in financial modeling and budgeting. Adaptable, fast-learning, and motivated for finance, FP&A, and business analyst roles.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Tax & Reporting Specialist

Clean City OJSC
Baku
09.2025 - Current
  • Prepared monthly and annual IFRS financial reports, and ensured all data was accurate and submitted on time.
  • Supported budgeting and forecasting, and performed variance analysis to explain differences between actual and planned results.
  • Prepared management reports on company performance, expenses, and cash flow for senior management.
  • Handled all tax reporting and compliance, including VAT, CIT, PIT, WHT, and other required filings.
  • Managed month-end and year-end closing: reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Worked closely with other departments.

EXPERIENCED TAX CONSULTANT

PwC Azerbaijan
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Improved month-end closing accuracy by reconciling AP/AR and FA Registers for multinational clients.
  • Calculated client tax liabilities and identified potential tax risks during tax compliance projects.
  • Filed the tax returns and other mandatory reports to state authorities (VAT, CIT, PIT, WHT, FS WHT, Property tax, SSPF, and statistics reports).
  • Drafted the official letters, responses and explanatory reports for the Tax Authority.
  • Handled payroll and statutory compliance under private and PSA regimes.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to address their accounting and tax-related inquiries.
  • Generated internal management reports and supported analytical review as required.

TAX CONSULTANT II

Baker Tilly Azerbaijan CJSC
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Reviewed monthly accounting records and processed entries in 1C (8.3).
  • Managed accounts payable/receivable and fixed asset registers.
  • Prepared VAT, CIT, PIT, WHT, Property tax, SSPF, and statistics reports.
  • Drafted official letters and reports for state authorities.

TAX ACCOUNTANT

Caspian Business Consultants LLC
05.2021 - 01.2024
  • Performed all accounting operations using 1C (7.7 and 8.0).
  • Filed monthly and annual tax reports, including VAT and WHT, FS WHT, Property Tax.
  • Handled payroll calculations, transfers, and HR documentation.
  • Communicated with the Tax Authority and ensured timely reconciliation.
  • Executed monthly closings and maintained the general ledger.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)
07.2020

Skills

  • Technical skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, 1C (8 and 83 versions)
  • Soft skills: problem-solving, team collaboration, calm under pressure, time management

Certification

  • ACCA Financial Accounting (FA)
  • ACCA Financial Reporting (FR)
  • Audit and Assurance (AA)
  • Professional Accountant Certificate (PMS)
  • IELTS, Overall Band 7.0
  • ACCA Managerial Accounting (MA), in progress

Languages

Native, Intermediate, Upper intermediate

Languages

Azerbaijani
Native
Native
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Senior Tax & Reporting Specialist

Clean City OJSC
09.2025 - Current

EXPERIENCED TAX CONSULTANT

PwC Azerbaijan
08.2024 - 07.2025

TAX CONSULTANT II

Baker Tilly Azerbaijan CJSC
01.2024 - 08.2024

TAX ACCOUNTANT

Caspian Business Consultants LLC
05.2021 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)
Matanat Yagubova