Saftar Guliyev
Baku
Summary
- Proactive Head of Financial Reporting and Planning with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice.
- Results-driven Head of Financial Reporting experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
- Diligent Audit Supervisor with 5 years of expertise in managing highly-qualified audit staff while performing audits. Talented in carefully analyzing information to make informed suggestions for improving processes. Personable communicator when delivering audit findings and presenting practical advice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Financial Reporting and Planning
Azerconnect Group
Baku
05.2024 - Current
- Developed financial models to analyze business performance, identify trends and forecast future results.
- Conducted variance analysis for actuals vs. Budget and forecast and provided explanations for identified variances.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets, long-term plans and quarterly forecasts.
- Performed ad hoc analysis related to pricing strategies, cost optimization initiatives, capital investments and other projects as needed.
Head of Financial Reporting
Azerconnect LLC
Baku
11.2022 - Current
- Talented compliance reviewer and financial problem solver
- Prepared to leverage experience in Group Financial Reporting to new role with room for advancement
- Prepared Monthly Group Financials for Executive Management and Board of Director meetings
- Organized a team to prepare monthly management reports, semi-annual audited financial statements, and to respond ad-hoc requests
- Practiced accounting policies, rules and regulations to comply with applicable international standards
- Improved communication skills through interactions with Management and external auditors
- Improved research skills of diving into International Financial Reporting Standards to learn treatment of specific case transactions
ASSURANCE SENIOR ASSOCIATE
PwC Azerbaijan LLC
Baku
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Improved skills on coaching and guiding of audit team as team manager
- Worked together with Managers on preparing presentations to audit partners, management and audit committee of clients
- Improved communication skills further with direct relationships with clients
- Prioritised busy workload to manage needs of clients simultaneously.
- Reviewed work of accounting team meticulously to maintain consistent standards.
ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
PwC Azerbaijan LLC
Baku
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Involved in audit of companies from different industries, specially Insurance and
- Telecommunication
- Gained work experience and understanding of business process of different industries
- Assisted senior associates and managers on timely finalization of audit projects
- Improved communication skills through involving team communications and communications with clients
ASSURANCE INTERN
PwC Azerbaijan LLC
Baku
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Increased effectiveness and efficiency of audit by completing detailed, accurate working papers.
- Assisted in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Qafqaz University
Baku05.2018
Skills
- Financial statement presentations
- Year-end accounts preparation
- Audit accounting
- Finance management
- Financial analysis
- Revenue Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Teamwork and Communication
- Financial Forecasting
- Budget Planning
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS Exam Probability - SOA Accountant in Business - ACCA Management Accounting - ACCA Financial Accounting - ACCA Performance Management - ACCA Taxation - ACCA Financial Reporting - ACCA Audit and Assurance - ACCA Financial Management - ACCA Strategic Business Reporting - ACCA Advanced Financial Management - ACCA.
Timeline
Head of Financial Reporting and Planning
Azerconnect Group
05.2024 - Current
Head of Financial Reporting
Azerconnect LLC
11.2022 - Current
ASSURANCE SENIOR ASSOCIATE
PwC Azerbaijan LLC
01.2021 - 10.2022
ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
PwC Azerbaijan LLC
11.2018 - 12.2020
ASSURANCE INTERN
PwC Azerbaijan LLC
11.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Qafqaz University
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