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Nijat Rajabli

Nijat Rajabli

Toronto,ON

Summary

I have over two years of experience in risk analysis and financial reporting, currently working as a Risk Analyst at TD Bank while pursuing my CPA designation. I hold a bachelor’s in Finance from Azerbaijan State University of Economics and a dual degree in International Business and Management from Montpellier Business School. I am a hard worker, and motivated when approached by a challenge. With a creative and analytical skillset, I thrive on helping the community, taking on new challenges, and being an overall team player.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Risk Analyst, Solution Management

TD Bank
08.2023 - Current
    • Designed and implemented risk assessment models for evaluating market, and operational risks, improving the bank's ability to predict and manage risks by 22%, resulting in more effective decision-making processes.
    • Created and optimized risk dashboards using Excel and SQL, providing senior management with real-time, data-driven insights on key risk indicators, which enhanced the decision-making process and led to a 46% improvement in reporting efficiency.
    • Led the ICFR testing process, evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, identifying control weaknesses, and recommending improvements that reduced the likelihood of financial misstatements.
    • Developed comprehensive risk reports, advising management on key findings.

Finance Specialist

Basilica Construction
02.2023 - 07.2023
    • Set up and maintained accurate bookkeeping systems, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
    • Provided customized accounting services, including bookkeeping, expense tracking, and financial reporting, resulting in 96% improved financial accuracy and organization
    • Successfully conducted comprehensive financial risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities, resulting in a 20% reduction in financial exposure over two years
    • Accounts Reconciliation and Accuracy: Conducted monthly reconciliation of sales orders, invoices, and payments, ensuring all transactions matched financial records.

Audit Associate 2

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Conducted audits for clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with IFRS regulatory standards, contributing to the timely and accurate completion of financial statements.
  • Performed thorough account balance analysis on key accounts, identifying material misstatements, and reconciling discrepancies, ensuring 22% accuracy in financial statements and significantly reducing audit risks.
  • Performed detailed review and validation of complex financial transactions, including capital investments, financing arrangements, and revenue recognition, ensuring proper treatment and disclosures in accordance with accounting standards.
  • Conducted audit for one of the largest banks of the country with 27.3% market share, telecommunication company overseeing 5 million users and with 48.2% market share and one of the largest oil and gas company with a revenue of $18bn

Audit Associate 1

RSM International
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Conducted detailed financial statement analysis and reconciliations for high-value accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and identifying discrepancies, improving accuracy in financial reporting and reducing misstatements.
  • Prepared audit documentation and financial statements for clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accuracy in disclosures, while providing actionable recommendations to improve financial processes.
  • Worked with clients to enhance their financial reporting processes, recommending improvements in internal controls that resulted in more accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  • Conducted external audits for non-bank financial institution with a net asset of 24.6 million and consumer goods company with a net capital of 148.4 million

Education

Certificate - Accounting And Finance

University of Toronto
Toronto

Bachelor of Science - Finance

UNEC, International School of Economics (ISE)
Baku, Azerbaijan
06-2021

BBA - International Business

University of Montpellier, IAE
Montpellier, France
04-2020

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Limited Working

Certification

  • Coursera - “Audit: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing”, “Business Information Economics and Data Monetization” and “Global Strategy” courses from University of Illinois: Urbana-Champaign, and “Financial Markets” course from Yale University
  • IELTS Band 7.5
  • ACCA UK - “Business & Technology”, “Managerial Accounting”, “Financial Accounting” certificates
  • CPA Canada - "Advanced Financial Accounting", "Management Accounting", "Business Law", "Corporate Finance", "Taxation", and "Advanced Financial Reporting". In progress of CPA certification.

Timeline

Risk Analyst, Solution Management

TD Bank
08.2023 - Current

Finance Specialist

Basilica Construction
02.2023 - 07.2023

Audit Associate 2

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd
01.2022 - 10.2022

Audit Associate 1

RSM International
09.2021 - 01.2022

Certificate - Accounting And Finance

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Science - Finance

UNEC, International School of Economics (ISE)

BBA - International Business

University of Montpellier, IAE
Nijat Rajabli