Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Language
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Sarkhan Bayramov

Sarkhan Bayramov

Baku

Summary

Experience in financial audits across banking, fintech, and construction sectors. Skilled in IFRS reporting, risk assessment, control evaluation, and substantive testing. Also experienced in credit risk analysis and business assessment for loan structuring. Proven ability to identify control gaps, provide valuable insights, and communicate effectively with clients and management. Committed to continuous improvement and audit quality.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Experienced Audit Associate

KPMG Azerbaijan
11.2024 - Current

- Led audit fieldwork as in-charge, overseeing planning, execution, and completion of financial statement audits in accordance with IFRS and local regulations.

- Assessed clients’ financial reporting processes and internal controls through risk-based audit procedures and detailed substantive testing.

- Delivered audit findings and recommendations to management, ensuring clarity, compliance, and added value to clients’ financial reporting practices.

-Audit experience includes engagements with the largest construction company and main state investment fund in the country.

Audit Associate 3

Baker Tilly Azerbaijan
08.2024 - 11.2024

- Led audit fieldwork as in-charge, overseeing planning, execution, and completion of financial statement audits in accordance with IFRS and local regulations.

- Assessed clients’ financial reporting processes and internal controls through risk-based audit procedures and detailed substantive testing.

- Worked as in-charge auditor on engagement, managing audit processes and client coordination.

- Delivered audit findings and recommendations to management, ensuring clarity, compliance, and added value to clients’ financial reporting practices.

Career Gap

Mandatory Military Service
07.2023 - 07.2024

Credit Analyst

PASHA Bank OJSC
09.2022 - 07.2023

- Structured credit deals by selecting appropriate Bank products based on clients’ needs, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.

- Prepared initial financial and non-financial analysis of client positions to support effective deal structuring and risk assessment.

- Communicated directly with client representatives alongside relationship managers during deal structuring, independently assessing optimal loan structures and product combinations tailored to client requirements.

Audit Associate 2

Baker Tilly Azerbaijan
02.2022 - 09.2022

- Supported the evaluation of internal control environments by identifying process inefficiencies, control gaps, and potential areas for improvement.

- Assisted in both internal and financial audit engagements by performing risk assessments, walkthroughs, and substantive procedures in compliance with IFRS and internal audit standards.

- Documented audit findings with clarity and precision, supporting the development of corrective action plans and strengthening overall control effectiveness.

- Performed analytical review procedures to identify unusual trends and variances in financial statements, providing insights for further audit focus areas.

Audit Associate

RSM Azerbaijan
09.2021 - 02.2022

- Performed initial audit procedures including vouching of invoices, contracts, and supporting documents to verify the accuracy and existence of financial transactions.

- Conducted substantive testing on various account balances such as cash, receivables, payables, and expenses to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.

- Assisted in the preparation of working papers and properly documented audit evidence in accordance with internal guidelines and international audit standards.


Education

Financial Management

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
07-2023

Accounting and audit

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
07-2021

Skills

  • Annual reports
  • Financial statement auditing
  • Financial statement Analysis
  • Professional skepticism
  • Effective communication
  • Professional communication

Certification

  • ACCA Financial Reporting (F7)
  • ACCA Audit and Assurance (F8) (in progress)
  • ACCA Financial Accounting (F3)

Language

English (intermediate)
Russian (beginner)

Timeline

Experienced Audit Associate

KPMG Azerbaijan
11.2024 - Current

Audit Associate 3

Baker Tilly Azerbaijan
08.2024 - 11.2024

Career Gap

Mandatory Military Service
07.2023 - 07.2024

Credit Analyst

PASHA Bank OJSC
09.2022 - 07.2023

Audit Associate 2

Baker Tilly Azerbaijan
02.2022 - 09.2022

Audit Associate

RSM Azerbaijan
09.2021 - 02.2022

Financial Management

Azerbaijan State University of Economics

Accounting and audit

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Sarkhan Bayramov