Finance and BD Manager
Al Sawari Holding, Real Estate Division
Total years of experience :24 years, 1 Months
Work Experience
Company: Finance Consultant
Position: Free-lance November 2020 - to date
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Company: Al Sawari for Hotels and Touristic Resorts,
Property Management division of Al Sawari Holding, Doha, Qatar
Position: Finance and BD Manager May 2018 - November 2020
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Company: Mondrian Hotel, Doha, Qatar
Position: Assistant Director of Finance May 2016 - March 2018
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Company: JW Marriott, Baku, Azerbaijan
Position: Assistant Director of Finance September 2014 - March 2015
Company: Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan
Position: Finance Manager March 2012 - August 2013
Position: Acting Director of Finance August 2013 - August 2015
Company: Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel and Resort Group, Istanbul, Turkey
Position: Finance Manager July 2009 - January 2012
Company: Dostlug Production Company
Position: Financial Manager July 2007 - June 2009
Company:
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, World Bank Group
Position: Accounting Analyst July 2003 - July 2007
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Company: TACIS, Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Project (EU)
Position: Finance Manager December 2000 - October 2002
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Company: Lukoil
Position: Deputy Chief Accountant August 1997 - November 2000
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Company: Lukoil
Position: Accountant December 1994 - August 1997
Education
Member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
CIMA Operational Membership: E1, P1, F1 & OCS
Academic: Azerbaijan State Economic University, Faculty of Accountancy / Audit
Professional training:
Corporate Financial Statement Analysis, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
May 2021
Excel: Management Accounting, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
May 2021
International Accounting Standards Course
July 2004, Certificate of Completion
English Language Courses
The British Council
December 2001 - March 2003, First Cambridge Certificate Level
Project Management Courses
International Project Management Association
June 2002 - October 2002, Certified Project Management Professional
Language skills:
Azeri (mother tongue)
English (fluent)
Russian (fluent)
Personal Information
Date of birth: August 03, 1968
Place of birth: Baku, Azerbaijan Republic
Citizenship: Azerbaijan
• Development of pre-opening budget: in cooperation with other heads of departments estimation of costs for Operating budget and uploading it into Corporate Performance Management System “SUN INFO”
• Recruitment of staff to Finance Department: screening CV’s and shortlisting candidates, interviewing them
• Adaptation of Corporate Standards of Operation to Middle East requirements: creation and development of Local Standards of Operation and standard finance procedures
• Leading the installation and interface process of the following hotel software: “SUN INFO” - Accounting and Finance System, “OPERA” - Property Management System, “MICROS” - Point of Sales System, “ADACO” - Purchasing and Materials Control System, “OASIS” - payroll software
• Daily control over finance and accounting staff for implementation of routine tasks. Provide consultancy and directives to the work of a number of accounting and other personnel engaged in the maintenance of a centralized accounting system and organization’s daily operations.
• Ensure that daily operations are carried out in compliance with Corporate Standards, local tax regulations, IFRS, US GAAP and internal requirements
• Budget preparation, forecasting and variance analyzing
• Ensuring all expenses accounts are in compliance with respective account line
• Checking and final approval of reconciliation of A&L Accounts
• Preparation of consolidated financial statements
Assist and provide financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of Strategic Plan, Budget, Forecast, Cash Flow and KPO’s (Goals Program)
Ensure an up to date cash flow projection is maintained and maximise cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances.
Prepare monthly position of actual results against budget, analyses results and recommends to Executive Committee measures required to meet budget.
Manage the preparation of accurate outlooks for forthcoming months and forecast for the remainder of the year in collaboration with the Executive Committee
Implement and review financial controls and policies
Assist with the communication with Owners
Analyse financial and management reports
Evaluate existing internal control measures that apply to accounting procedures as per Policies & Procedures
Employ adequate internal control procedures to ensure correct authorization for payment procedures
Manage internal and external audits when they occur
Provide administrative support to Management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice and operational assistance
Identifie training needs, develop formal training plans and conduct training sessions for accounting and operational staff in coordination with other departments
Identify staff with potential for promotion and/or transfer within Accounting operation
Obtain appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel and maintain an awareness of local laws, rules and regulations.
Provide safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records
Follow-up on all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with original justification and approval
Participate in local recognized professional and industry organizations
Recommend and maintains appropriate list of delegation of authority for Hotel Management
Conduct monthly inspections and tests to ensure all departments are complying with required procedures
Perform those duties required by the controls checklist issued by Regional Director of Finance
Control and monitor the Local Banking arrangements made for the operation of the Hotel in conjunction with the Hotel Owners
Review operating equipment stores to avoid unnecessary/excessive purchases and to eliminate (or at least be aware of) obsolete slow moving items
Ensure all Balance Sheet accounts are reconciled on monthly basis, review and approve those reconciliations
Perform ad-hoc tasks when requested by the General Manager or the Regional Director of Finance.
Full time education
courses: Certified Project Management Professional Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
courses: International Accounting Standards Course