Ziya Mustafayev
Baku
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Reporting and Budgeting
Prime Light LLC
12.2024 - Current
- Reviewed, updated, and maintained existing reports for accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with company policies related to reporting processes.
- Evaluated current reporting systems for efficiency improvements.
- Implemented changes to improve the quality of reporting processes.
- Responded quickly to requests from senior management for additional information or clarification on existing reports.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure accuracy of data used in reports.
- Prepared and analyzed budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Monitored cash flow, budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.
Experienced Audit Senior
Deloitte
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Lead the IFRS Audit Engagements by effective communication with the Auditee through complete engagement phases and be in charge to deliver timely results in accordance with the expectations of the Auditor and Auditee entities.
- Lead the Audit Team by delegation and clear instruction of tasks and responsibilities, agreement over deadlines in tasks, provision of theoretical knowledge and solution for difficulties faced during engagement.
- Apply the knowledge of International Audit Approach (IAA) and International Standards of Audit (ISAs), International Financial Reporting standards (IFRSs) and International Accounting Standards (IASs) through audit engagement.
- Deliver the audit opinion over audited financial statements of Auditee and communicate key findings and potential issues, major deficiencies in internal control and reported figures to Management of Auditee.
Audit Senior
Deloitte
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed audit programs to ensure that all areas of the client's operations were tested.
- Reviewed financial statements and disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS standards.
- Performed risk assessment procedures to identify potential control weaknesses.
- Developed test plans to assess the adequacy of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with clients' management personnel to obtain an understanding of their processes and systems.
- Prepared detailed reports on audit findings, including recommendations for improvement.
Audit Assistant
Deloitte
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Develop audit objectives, plans, and scope by reviewing available information and conducting research
- Collating, checking, and analyzing spreadsheet data
- Examining company accounts and financial control systems
- Liaising with managerial staff and presenting findings and recommendations
- Allocation of tasks and guidance of junior staff.
- Ensuring procedures, policies, legislation, and regulations are correctly followed and complied with.
Senior Internal Auditor
Avrora
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Assessing compliance with financial regulations and controls by executing audit program steps; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements.
- Collecting and analyzing VAT, SSPF, and other governmental statements.
- Participating in meetings with individuals and departments to update auditees on findings and the audit process.
- Presenting summarized findings concerning audit results and trends for internal groups.
- Making recommendations for the best ways for a company to avoid fraud and reduce waste.
- Assessing risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance, evaluating manual and automated financial processes, identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies, and operational issues.
- Supporting external auditors by coordinating information requirements.
Senior Financial Specialist
Compulsory Insurance Bureau
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintaining general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a
trial balance and reconciling entries; - Summarizing financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements;
- Preparing SSPF, statistical statements and other governmental statements and avoiding legal challenges by complying with legal requirements;
- Maintaining accounting controls by following policies and procedures; and
complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
Senior Accountant
Namazov M. & Partners
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
- Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
Accountant
LOTOS CO. LTD
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
Education
Master of Business Management - Master Degree in International Relations and International Business
ESEI Business School
06-2017
Bachelor of Business Management - Bachelor of International Business Management
Vilnius University of Applied Sciences
06-2015
Certification
- ACCA Papers - F1-F9
Timeline
Head of Reporting and Budgeting
Prime Light LLC
12.2024 - Current
Experienced Audit Senior
Deloitte
07.2022 - 12.2024
Audit Senior
Deloitte
07.2021 - 07.2022
Audit Assistant
Deloitte
11.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Internal Auditor
Avrora
12.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Financial Specialist
Compulsory Insurance Bureau
10.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Accountant
Namazov M. & Partners
04.2018 - 10.2018
Accountant
LOTOS CO. LTD
10.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Business Management - Master Degree in International Relations and International Business
ESEI Business School
Bachelor of Business Management - Bachelor of International Business Management
Vilnius University of Applied Sciences
Similar Profiles
Saleh ValizadaSaleh Valizada
Senior accountant at Prime Light LLCSenior accountant at Prime Light LLC
Eljan RamazanliEljan Ramazanli
Financial Reporting and Budgeting Specialist at Prime Light LLC (NEQSOL Holding)Financial Reporting and Budgeting Specialist at Prime Light LLC (NEQSOL Holding)
Sean DarvishSean Darvish
Production Supervisor at Prime Light BoxesProduction Supervisor at Prime Light Boxes
Elvin AliyevElvin Aliyev
ICSS (Integrated Control/Safety System) Specialist at Socar PolymerICSS (Integrated Control/Safety System) Specialist at Socar Polymer
Tahira GasimovaTahira Gasimova
Online ESL Teacher at FreelancerOnline ESL Teacher at Freelancer