Yashar Hasanov
Baku
Summary
Over the course of my career, I have acquired a diverse skill set that uniquely positions me to contribute to your team's success. As a seasoned professional in the field of internal auditing, I have successfully led audit teams and managed comprehensive audit programs, ensuring that financial, operational, and compliance controls are robust and aligned with industry standards. My hands-on experience as an Audit Manager has honed my ability to develop risk-based audit plans, execute audits efficiently, and present actionable insights to senior management and audit committees.
One of my strengths lies in my strong background in customer relations. I understand the importance of building positive relationships with stakeholders, fostering open communication, and collaborating effectively across departments. This skill has enabled me to gain a deep understanding of the organization's operations, identify potential risks, and implement tailored audit approaches that align with business goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Internal Auditor
Bakubus LLC
Baku
10.2022 - Current
- Develop a risk-based annual audit plan that aligns with the organization's goals, objectives, and key risk areas.
- Lead the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks across the organization.
- Review audit workpapers and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure that the organization's operations are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes that may impact the organization's risk profile and internal controls.
- Implement quality assurance processes to assess the effectiveness of the internal audit function.
- Continuously improve audit methodologies, processes, and tools based on industry best practices.
- Collaborate with the audit committee to ensure effective oversight of the internal audit function.
- Provide regular reports to the audit committee on the status of audit activities, findings, and recommendations.
Audit Manager
RabitaBank OJSC
Baku
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Develop and implement an annual audit plan based on risk assessment, regulatory requirements, and business priorities.
- Define audit objectives, scope, and methodologies for each audit engagement.
- Ensure alignment of audit activities with the bank's strategic goals and risk management framework.
- Identify and assess potential risks within the bank's operations, including financial, operational, compliance, and reputational risks.
- Collaborate with other departments to understand risk exposure and control mechanisms in place.
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and management's response.
- Present audit results to senior management, the audit committee, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication between audit teams and management to address issues and implement recommendations.
- Manage and lead the internal audit team, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and professional development.
- Assign responsibilities to team members and ensure timely completion of audit projects.
- Build positive relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.
- Collaborate with business units to provide guidance on improving controls and processes.
Budget Manager
Rabitabank OJSC
Baku
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Reviewed operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
- Executed financial controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate budget status.
- Analyzed revenues, expenditures and cash management.
- Designed and implemented effective budgeting policies and procedures.
- Prepared project budgets, forecasting and inventory and material pricing points.
- Performed month-end account analysis, headcount and salary reports and related journal entries.
- Directed preparation of regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and establish policies for execution.
Lead Auditor
Rabitabank OJSC
Baku
12.2015 - 04.2020
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
Auditor
Rabitabank OJSC
Baku
07.2014 - 12.2015
Audit Assistant
Rabitabank OJSC
Baku
06.2013 - 07.2014
Customer Service Specialist
Rabitabank OJSC
Aghjabadi
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
- Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
- Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
Loan Specialist
Rabitabank OJSC
Aghjabadi
02.2012 - 11.2012
- Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
- Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through high levels of customer service.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
Education
BBA - Finance
Khazar University
Baku01.2012
Skills
- Computer skills
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Accounting System Design
- Microsoft Office
- Financial Statement Review
- Business Operations Analysis
- Accounting Policy and Control
- Internal Control Systems
- Team Communication
Languages
Azerbaijan
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Russian
Elementary
A2
Turkish
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Leadership and entrepreneurship, Bogazici institute - March 2022
- ISO 19011:2018 - Internal Audit, Bogazici institute - February 2022
- Bank Audit A Complete Study, Udemy - June 2021
- Financial audit - Accounting procedures and internal controls, Udemy - April 2021
- Financial Accounting, Barattson School of Finance and Business - January 2020
Timeline
Chief Internal Auditor
Bakubus LLC
10.2022 - Current
Audit Manager
RabitaBank OJSC
07.2021 - 10.2022
Budget Manager
Rabitabank OJSC
04.2020 - 07.2021
Lead Auditor
Rabitabank OJSC
12.2015 - 04.2020
Auditor
Rabitabank OJSC
07.2014 - 12.2015
Audit Assistant
Rabitabank OJSC
06.2013 - 07.2014
Customer Service Specialist
Rabitabank OJSC
11.2012 - 06.2013
Loan Specialist
Rabitabank OJSC
02.2012 - 11.2012
BBA - Finance
Khazar University
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