Gunel Baghirzade
Cary,NC
Summary
Passionate Data Science Specialist with a knack for transforming raw data into actionable insights. Proficient in leveraging Excel, Python, and advanced statistical techniques to analyze numbers and uncover patterns. With 3 years of auditing background, 4 years management and 8 years of accounting finance skills, I bring a unique perspective to data analysis, combining financial expertise with analytical rigor. My experience as a finance manager further enhances my ability to generate substantial business value from data. With a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills, I excel at identifying trends and opportunities that drive strategic decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
"RESM" Luxury Jewelry Brand
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Developing financial strategies and implementing them in line with the company's financial goals
- Managing day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing financial reports, and analyzing financial statements
- Managing budget creation, monitoring, and revising processes as needed
- Identifying financial risks and developing appropriate risk mitigation strategies
- Continuously monitoring and reporting financial performance
- Prepared and filed taxes for individuals, corporations, and other entities.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Managed daily operations of the marketing department including budgeting, scheduling meetings, and coordinating projects.
- Developed strategies to increase customer engagement with company's brand across multiple channels.
- In my previous role, I implemented a finance program that revolutionized our strategy and brought innovative changes to the finance department.
Senior Finance Manager
Dunyagoz Azerbaijan
Baku , Azerbaijan
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
- Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
- Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss
statement, and other reports. - Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
- Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
Account Manager
RSM Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Account Manager in providing small and medium business accounting services (accounting in the
company) - Recovery of accounting, tax consulting, legal services (registration of companies and limited liability
companies - HR services (personnel accounting), consulting and audit of all financial statements and audit of full
company's bookkeeping;
Assistant to Executive Director, Chief Consultant
Science Development Foundation under the President
Baku, Azerbaijan
05.2010 - 12.2014
- Helping the Executive Director in the management of the current activities of executive management;
- Organizing contact with public and governmental bodies;
- Conference and events organization. Managed conference room bookings and coordinated catering services as needed.
- Compiled data into spreadsheets for analysis or reporting purposes.
- Contact with the public and the media;
- Participation in the management and monitoring of grant-funded projects;
- Working with contracts execution for the implementation of projects, and legal registration;
- Gathering intelligence and statistical analysis;
- Internal audit - Performing accounting or financial analysis;
- Obtain Copyright protection to projects included in the grant competition;
- Overall control of the work on the web page and ICT
- Accountant of First Trade Union Committee on SDF
Audit Assistant
RSM Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Tested client's system controls to ensure they were operating effectively according to applicable regulations.
- Reviewed internal audit controls.
- Inspected accounts receivable and payable ledgers.
- Prepared detailed schedules for auditing purposes, such as revenue and expense accounts or inventory items.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Reviewed financial statements, identified discrepancies and communicated findings to senior auditors.
Chief Accountant
Right Solutions Financial Consulting Company
Baku, Azerbaijan
07.2007 - 09.2008
- Preparing invoices according to received reports and bank payment orders;
- Preparing of Reports to Statistics, TAX, Social Fund;
- Budget management;
- Payment orders to the Accounting software 1C;
- Communicate with customers phone, email or personally;
- Preparing receivable reports weekly and monthly basis;
- Preparation of monthly VAT Return;
- Payroll computation.
- Reviewed, analyzed and verified accuracy of financial documents such as invoices, bills and ledgers.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Monitored cash flow activities including forecasting future needs.
“Coordination and Organizing” Department – Assistant
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
Baku, Azerbaijan
11.2005 - 07.2007
- Securing with the scientific-technical information;
- Editorial-publishing activity;
- Modernization of electronic and technical equipment;
- Design and update official web site of Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory
- Educational organizations and scientific units;
- Organizing and conducting of scientific conferences, symposiums and seminars;
- Carrying out of protocol works;
- Created detailed reports to help track and analyze departmental performance.
- Prepared reports of findings, including visualizations and recommendations for action.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure accuracy of data collection processes.
- Coordinated conference logistics, including room setup and food preparation.
- Produced materials such as name tags, brochures, handouts. for the conference.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Data Science With Python (Programming Language)
LTC.Lab
Baku Azerbaijan 03-2024
Master degree -
Azerbaijan State University of Economics • UNEC
Baku Azerbaijan 05-2009
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Entry
- Database management
- Data Gathering
- Data Visualization
- Technical problem solving
- Programming Languages-Python
- Microsoft Office
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Computer Skills
- Multitasking
- Attention to details
Affiliations
- Active lead member of the Student Scientific Society and the Student Youth Organization at the university (2003-2009)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Manager
"RESM" Luxury Jewelry Brand
09.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Finance Manager
Dunyagoz Azerbaijan
06.2017 - 07.2018
Account Manager
RSM Azerbaijan
01.2015 - 06.2017
Assistant to Executive Director, Chief Consultant
Science Development Foundation under the President
05.2010 - 12.2014
Audit Assistant
RSM Azerbaijan
09.2008 - 05.2010
Chief Accountant
Right Solutions Financial Consulting Company
07.2007 - 09.2008
“Coordination and Organizing” Department – Assistant
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
11.2005 - 07.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Data Science With Python (Programming Language)
LTC.Lab
Master degree -
Azerbaijan State University of Economics • UNEC
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