Arzu Ibrahimova
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Finance professional with 10+ years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, reporting, cash flow management, financial analysis and capital project feasibility studies. Track record of enhancing budgeting processes, management reporting, and financial growth, achieving 40% revenue increase. Currently pursuing the CFA (Certified Chartered Financial Analyst certification).
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Planning & Head accountant
4S Doosan Class Germany GMBH
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: International Locations European and Eastern Markets
- Conducted financial data analysis, performance analysis, identified variances driven by volume, mix, and price/rate factors, and provided explanations for discrepancies
- Provided support for weekly and monthly reporting and board presentations by gathering key data from departments
- Contributed to monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and management reports
- Collaborated with the Department Leaders and the Finance team to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans
- Directed and supervised the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning process
- Prepared weekly and month-end review packs for executives
- Distributed management reports, dashboards, and presentations on financial performance and insights to department heads
- International Locations European and Eastern Markets
Accounts Payable Manager
AZERISH LTD DISTRIBUTOR OF ERDINGER WISBRAU BEER COMPANY IN AZERBAIJAN
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Improved cash flow reporting system, resulting in weekly dashboards that increased financial transparency and enabled better decision-making
- Led the enhancement of the AP module within the Accounting Software to streamline payment procedures and reducing time by 50%
- Managed bank accounts for over 10 legal entities while verifying and processing A/P annually
- Worked closely with sales and procurement teams to align cash inflow and outflow, ensuring timely and precise payment of supplier invoices
- Mentored and coached finance teams and other departments, driving the implementation of A/P module within the Accounting Information System
Accounts Payable Manager
The British Petroleum Company
01.2012 - 11.2018
- Implemented weekly cash flow dashboards, utilizing Excel Power Pivots, for presentation to the Board of Directors, enhancing transparency and decision-making capabilities
- Contributed to planning exercises and facilitated quarterly and annual budgeting cycles for all departments
- Performed ad-hoc analysis, Identifying trends, delivering timely financial insights
- Posted and processed journal entries to ensure accurate recording of all business transactions
Education
Bachelor's degree - Finance and Credit
Odlar Yurdu University
Post Graduation - Financial Planning
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario08.2024
Skills
- Accounting
- Data Analysis
- Accounts Payable Management
- Detail Oriented
- Analytical Thinking
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial modeling
- Business Acumen
- Forecasting Accuracy
- Management Reporting
- MS Excel (Power Pivot, Data model, VBA)
- Power BI
- PowerPoint
- Strategic Planning
- Variance Analysis
Certification
- Certificate of Completion 1C Accounting Version (7.7 and 8.2/3), STIMUL EDUCATION AND CONSULTING, 01/01/12
- Certificate of Completion National Accounting, TRAIN BRAIN EDUCATION AND CONSULTING, 05/01/16
- ACCA F3 International Accounting, GRBS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING, 03/01/18
- Certificate of Completion International Accounting, INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING, 03/01/18
Additional Information - Pursuing
Currently pursuing the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Financial Planning & Head accountant
4S Doosan Class Germany GMBH
07.2020 - 03.2024
Accounts Payable Manager
AZERISH LTD DISTRIBUTOR OF ERDINGER WISBRAU BEER COMPANY IN AZERBAIJAN
11.2018 - 06.2020
Accounts Payable Manager
The British Petroleum Company
01.2012 - 11.2018
Post Graduation - Financial Planning
George Brown College
- Certificate of Completion 1C Accounting Version (7.7 and 8.2/3), STIMUL EDUCATION AND CONSULTING, 01/01/12
- Certificate of Completion National Accounting, TRAIN BRAIN EDUCATION AND CONSULTING, 05/01/16
- ACCA F3 International Accounting, GRBS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING, 03/01/18
- Certificate of Completion International Accounting, INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING, 03/01/18
Bachelor's degree - Finance and Credit
Odlar Yurdu University
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