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.