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Nazkhanim Osmanli

Nazkhanim Osmanli

Baku

Summary

Highly motivated Head of Finance with several years of hands-on experience in financial management and program leadership. Familiar with regulatory requirements and optimal approaches for keeping systems current and compliant. Forward-thinking leader responsive to changing demands.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Finance

Absheron Olive Garden LLC
Baku
04.2023 - Current
  • Establishing an ERP system for the company on all modules, process control, preparation of financial and other related management reports through the ERP program.
  • Developed and implemented financial strategies to optimize cash flow, reduce costs, improve operational efficiency and increase profits.
  • Managed and supervised the finance team including recruitment, performance reviews and appraisals.
  • Prepared monthly management accounts with variance analysis for budgeting purposes.
  • Created and maintained annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends in revenue, expenses, profitability and other KPIs.
  • Provided timely advice on taxation matters such as VAT returns, corporation tax.
  • Coordinated external audit activities ensuring accurate completion of year-end accounts within deadlines.
  • Reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure they are financially viable prior to signing off on them.
  • Identified potential areas for cost savings through process improvement initiatives.
  • Monitored ongoing capital expenditure projects ensuring that spending remains within budget.
  • Advised senior management on investment decisions based on sound financial principles.

Head of Tax and Custom Division

OBA Market LLC, Veyseloglu Group of Companies
Baku
01.2022 - Current
  • Preparation of all (VAT, Simplified tax, Income tax and others) tax statements related to statement requirement, making tax payments and sending answers to the government authorities on time.
  • Preparation of annual tax budget for company based on financial situation.
  • On the basis of company's financial structure making appropriate tax optimization for the benefit of organization.
  • Preparation of daily tax forecast for the company, in order achieve forecasted tax budget.
  • Working with government authorities (sending appropriate reports on the base of governmental demand), participation of meetings which held by government agencies (such as Tax Committee).
  • Preparation of Cash Flow Statement, Profit/Loss Statement and Balance sheet on tax basis, preparing difference between financial and tax balance statements of company.
  • Tracking and following custom declarations, making relevant payments to the Custom Committee.
  • Supervised team , delivering effective and consistent job training.
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
  • Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
  • Preparation of the daily reports on the basis of management demand contribute to control company's daily activity.

Tax Expert

Veyseloglu Gropu of Companies (Head Office)
Baku
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Review financial/tax reports on monthly basis for reporting to correctly ascertain taxation and statement requirements.
  • Calculation of tax assets, deferred tax to the intragroup companies.
  • Participation of external audit control procedure, making relevant report on the basis of audit demand.
  • Giving tax advice to the companies for planning effective tax optimization.
  • Making tax audit to the companies on monthly basis and preparing tax policy for the different companies.

Chief Accountant

ABA Logistics/Trading LLC
Baku
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Established system-wide accounting policies and control procedures to maintain accuracy and compliance.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
  • Integrated financial information into business decision-making, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Completed month-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
  • Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
  • Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.

Tax Reporting and Strategy Intern Program

PricewaterhouseCoopers E.V. Azerbaijan Branch (PwC Azerbaijan)
Baku
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with tax and compliance team on various areas such as planning, client interaction and special tax projects.
  • Prepared tax return documents for clients.
  • Meeting with clients to gather informations and discuss line item tax return components.
  • Conducted research and compile backup documentation.
  • Answered consumer inquiries with friendly and knowledgeable support.
  • Created status reports on operational activities.
  • Wrote procedures, reports and technical documents in easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Worked with team members to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.

Tax Consultant

Caspian Legal Center LLC
Baku
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate and individual returns.
  • Finalized and processed paperwork with local, state and federal government authorities.
  • Assisted partners with proposals and business development calls.
  • Analyzed client information to offer recommendations for reducing tax liability.
  • Preparation and submission of tax reports to the clients.

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Audit, SABAH Group (GPA 91/100)

Azerbaijan State University of Economic (UNEC)
Baku, Azerbaijan
05.2018

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

APTIS By British Council

International English Language Testing System

FMVA
England

DIM
Baku

Skills

  • Cash Flow Management
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Business process improvement
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Financial statement preparation
  • General ledger entry
  • Account Analysis
  • Business Forecasting
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Budget Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Reporting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Audit Coordination

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Finance

Absheron Olive Garden LLC
04.2023 - Current

Head of Tax and Custom Division

OBA Market LLC, Veyseloglu Group of Companies
01.2022 - Current

Tax Expert

Veyseloglu Gropu of Companies (Head Office)
12.2019 - 12.2021

Chief Accountant

ABA Logistics/Trading LLC
07.2019 - 12.2019

Tax Reporting and Strategy Intern Program

PricewaterhouseCoopers E.V. Azerbaijan Branch (PwC Azerbaijan)
01.2019 - 06.2019

Tax Consultant

Caspian Legal Center LLC
06.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Audit, SABAH Group (GPA 91/100)

Azerbaijan State University of Economic (UNEC)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

APTIS By British Council

International English Language Testing System

FMVA

DIM
Nazkhanim Osmanli