Yusif Hasanzade
Sumgait
Summary
As an experienced finance professional, I ensure the organization of accounting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with international standards. My strong knowledge of legislation helps mitigate potential risks in business operations. I am able to manage stressful situations with ease and have professional experience in leading teams and providing mentorship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Baku Metro CJSC
Baku Metro CJSC
06.2025 - Current
- Reviewing financial transactions, preparing management reports (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statements, changes in equity, budgets), and overseeing month-end and year-end closings.
- Supervising budgeting and forecasting processes, monitoring daily cash flow, and providing guidance on cost control to ensure liquidity and financial sustainability.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining internal control systems, evaluating accounting policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance of all business operations with legislation.
- Reviewing financial and tax reports, identifying discrepancies, maximizing tax refunds.
- Ensuring accurate payroll and employee settlements.
- Coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and audit readiness of records.
- Maintaining relationships with banking institutions, supervising accounts payable and receivable, and improving cash flow management by reducing outstanding debts.
- Analyzing and negotiating contracts with customers, suppliers, and service providers, identifying risks, and securing favorable terms.
- Coordinating fixed assets inventory, coding, and control processes.
- Identifying financial and operational risks, proposing mitigation measures, and supporting strategic financial planning and investment decisions.
- Leading process improvement and digitalization initiatives in finance operations, including ERP system restructuring by analyzing accounting processes and providing recommendations.
- Supervising and mentoring accounting and finance team members to enhance performance and professional development.
Instructor
Barattson LLC
Baku
05.2019 - Current
- Deliver training sessions on accounting principles, financial reporting, and taxation;
- Provide practical exercises to enhance students' understanding;
- Conduct assessments, quizzes, and exams to evaluate students' progress;
- Guide students in applying accounting knowledge to real-work situations.
Chief Accountant
Milla Dairy LLC
Baku
07.2020 - 05.2025
- Ensure all financial records are accurate and maintained in accordance with company policies and accounting principles;
- Identify and manage financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate them effectively;
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and legislation, including tax laws;
- Ensure accurate cash flow forecasting to maintain sufficient liquidity for operational needs;
- Prepare periodic payment plans and monitor their execution to ensure accuracy and compliance;
- Work with other departments to provide financial insight;
- Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits and manage the audit process to ensure timely completion;
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of reports and compliance with deadlines;
- Review the compliance of contracts signed with customers and vendors with the company's interests and legal regulations;
- Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the accounting division to track performance and drive improvement initiatives.
Senior Tax Accountant
Professional Support Center LLC
Baku
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitor the proper preparation of primary accounting documents, financial reports, and other records related to accounting and financial operations;
- Ensure that accounting is organized in compliance with international standards and local legislation;
- Oversee the recording of assets and liabilities, revenues, and expenses;
- Ensure the timely calculation and payment of employees' salaries;
- Carry out the month-end closing process, including the preparation and submission of financial reports to management;
- Respond to inquiries and letters related to accounting and financial reporting;
- Provide necessary support during the audit procedures of the company’s annual financial statements;
- Supervise the execution of job instructions by subordinate employees and ensure compliance with daily working hours.
Chief Accountant
Imdad Audit LLC
Baku
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Manage the accounting work;
- Ensure the proper formation of accounting according to the accounting policy, accounting standards, and rules, as well as oversee it;
- Ensure that financial, management, tax, and other reports based on accounting are prepared within the specified timeframes and submitted to the relevant authorities;
- Prepare and monitor the budget;
- Calculate employees' salaries;
- Oversee the preparation of bank payment orders, execution of bank payments, and the movement of funds in bank accounts on a daily basis;
- Provide audit and accounting services to the company's clients.
Accountant
HGSM LLC
Baku
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Maintain the attendance records of the company's employees;
- Participate in the calculation of employees' salaries;
- Verify advance reports of financially responsible persons;
- Maintain inventory records;
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports submitted to state authorities and in providing services to the company's clients.
Education
Master’s Degree - Financial Managment
Caucasus University
Baku07-2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting And Auditing
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Baku07-2013
Skills
- Accounting software 1C ERP, MICRO
- Tax compliance
- Microsoft office
- Financial reporting
- Risk assessment
Languages
Azerbaijan
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Personal qualities
● Responsibility
● Self-confidence
● Diligence
● Stress resistance
● Precision
● Teamwork
● Analytical thinking
Affiliations
- Intellectual games
- Watching documentaries
Certification
Achievements
- Professional Accountant Certificate (PMS 1 and 2)
- ACCA F3 (Financial Accounting) Distinction Certificate - Score: 96%
- ACCA F1, F2, F4, F6, F7 Certificates
- Winner of the "Employee of the Month" nomination (out of 400 employees)
- Certificate from the Chamber of Auditors of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Successfully completed the qualification course on "Fundamentals of Auditing"
- Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan – For participation in the seminar "Ensuring the application of international and national standards in the preparation of financial statements"
- Leadership Development Training - "Emotional Intelligence" and "Management"
Additional Courses and Seminars
- German-Azerbaijani Foreign Trade Chamber – "AI-Azerbaijan Business Forum"
- Azerbaijan’s Association of Professional Financial Managers – "Cost Management: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow"
- II National Accountants Forum – "Tax Legislation and Accounting"
- Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan & Chamber of Auditors – "Ensuring the application of international and national standards in the preparation of financial statements"
- Chamber of Auditors of the Republic of Azerbaijan – "Practice of preparing consolidated financial statements under IFRS" and "Corporate fraud and embezzlement prevention, detection of deliberate misrepresentation of accounting data"
- Chamber of Auditors of the Republic of Azerbaijan – "New regulations on external quality control of auditing services in Azerbaijan" and "Seminar on the implementation of the Guidelines on internal quality control of audits"
- American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan ("AmCham Azerbaijan") & Ministry of Taxes – "Achieving Transparency in the Tax System"
Timeline
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Baku Metro CJSC
06.2025 - Current
Chief Accountant
Milla Dairy LLC
07.2020 - 05.2025
Instructor
Barattson LLC
05.2019 - Current
Senior Tax Accountant
Professional Support Center LLC
03.2019 - 07.2020
Chief Accountant
Imdad Audit LLC
06.2016 - 03.2019
Accountant
HGSM LLC
01.2016 - 05.2016
Master’s Degree - Financial Managment
Caucasus University
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting And Auditing
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
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