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Zulfiyya Aghayeva

@zulfiyyaaghayeva

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Finance and accounting executive driving financial performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Azerbaijan

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior finance roles where I can lead accounting teams, strengthen controls, streamline processes, and drive financial performance in collaborative, growth-oriented organizations.

I am a results-oriented finance and accounting executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, corporate and international finance, and operational improvements. I have led accounting teams, implemented controls, and delivered timely financial reporting under IFRS while collaborating with auditors and international partners.

I have a proven record of optimizing cash flow, managing budgets and payroll, reducing costs, and improving processes across industries including oil, mining, transport, education, and international NGOs. I bring strong analytical skills, Sun Systems and advanced Excel expertise, and a pragmatic leadership style focused on measurable business growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Manager

Current

HAS Texnik LLC

Aug 2025 - Present (4 months)

Responsible for budgeting and financial planning, monitoring project finances, reviewing contracts for compliance, and coordinating payments with international partners to improve financial efficiency.

Budgeting Financial Planning Contract Review Cash Flow Management International Payments Financial Reporting

Current

Chief Accountant

Current

AZMICON LLC

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years)

Directed accounting operations and team supervision, produced timely financial statements, enforced internal controls, and coordinated audits and tax filings to safeguard assets.

Accounting Operations Financial Reporting Team Leadership Internal Controls Tax Filings IFRS

Current

Assistant Finance Manager

Current

Premium Mining LLC

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years)

Led financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management while overseeing month-end and year-end closings and ensuring tax and regulatory compliance.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Management Month End Close Tax Compliance Financial Analysis Cash Management

Accountant Supervisor

Caspian Business Consultants

Apr 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 8 months)

Managed financial operations across eight client companies, supervised tax accountants, and implemented financial strategies that improved compliance and profitability.

Tax Compliance Team Supervision Financial Strategy Management Reporting Process Improvement Client Management

Head of Accounting Division

Nobel Oil

Oct 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 2 months)

Oversaw budgeting, cash flow, IFRS-compliant reporting, accounts payable/receivable and capex control while leading process improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy.

Budgeting Cash Flow Management IFRS Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting Process Improvement

Senior Accountant

Nobel Oil

Oct 2008 - Sep 2013 (4 years 11 months)

Prepared consolidated quarterly IFRS reports, managed reconciliations and budget variance analysis, and supervised tax reporting to ensure accurate statutory compliance.

Reconciliations Budget Analysis Tax Reporting Inventory Control Accounts Payable Financial Reporting Compliance

Payroll Accountant

Nobel Oil

Apr 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year 6 months)

Managed payroll calculations, statutory tax and social security contributions, prepared government reports, and performed bank reconciliations to ensure payroll accuracy.

Payroll Processing Reporting Bank Reconciliation Payroll Compliance

Finance Manager

International Rescue Committee

Nov 2005 - Mar 2007 (1 year 4 months)

Prepared and reviewed budgets, managed fixed assets and bank reconciliations, and ensured accurate tax filings and regulatory compliance to support program operations.

Budgeting Bank Reconciliation Tax Filings Program Finance Reporting Compliance

Assistant Finance Controller

International Rescue Committee

Jul 2005 - Oct 2005 (3 months)

Assisted in preparing financial statements, strengthening internal controls, managing journal entries and supporting budget preparation across Baku and Sarajevo operations.

Financial Statements Internal Controls Journal Entries Budgeting Compliance Audit Support

Accountant

International Rescue Committee

Jun 2001 - May 2003 (1 year 11 months)

Managed payroll, tax reporting, bank reconciliations and invoice processing, ensuring timely statutory submissions and accurate financial records.

Payroll Tax Reporting Bank Reconciliation Invoice Processing Petty Cash

Admin/Finance Assistant

International Rescue Committee

Jul 2000 - Jun 2001 (11 months)

Processed vendor invoices, maintained financial records using Sun Systems, and controlled inventory and prepayments to ensure accurate reconciliations.

Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Inventory Control Prepayments Reconciliations