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Jeyhun Ismayilov

Jeyhun Ismayilov

Prague

Summary

Accounting Manager and Team Lead with over 12 years of extensive experience in accounting and commercial finance. Proven expertise in managing and leading diverse accounting functions, including Commercial Accounting, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounts Payable (AP) teams. Additionally experienced as a General Ledger (GL) and VAT Accountant, Controller, and Revenue/Cost Accountant, with a strong focus on driving operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

Commercial finance professional with solid background in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning. Excels in team collaboration and driving results, adaptable to changing needs and capable of meeting tight deadlines. Skilled in financial modeling, risk management, and business forecasting. Known for reliability and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Commercial Finance Manager

Kenvue, Prague
11.2024 - Current
  • Manage all activities related to commercial accounting, including sales, gross to net sales accounting, rebates and promotions accounting, billings, deferrals, reserves, sales reconciliations, and revenue recognition for EMEA region.
  • Manage the accounting operations related to Billed Marketing Expenses (BME) and royalties, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of revenue recognition in line with global accounting standards.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the organization’s revenue cycles and business models.
  • Conducted thorough financial analyses for informed decision making on investment opportunities.
  • Drove business growth by identifying new market opportunities through comprehensive industry analysis.

Account Payables Manager

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Management of Team Leads and approximately 25 staff members including AP assistants and their related work.
  • Accountability for global alignment of Account Payables function and the proper adherence to policies and procedures with govern our finance data.
  • Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
  • Monitored department performance metrics regularly, identifying inefficiencies or bottlenecks in order to continuously improve overall productivity levels.

Accounting team lead

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Oversee daily transactions: receivables, general ledger and revenue.
  • Participate in regular external audits and payrolls.
  • Monitor and supervise the daily performance of 7 accountants.

Project/Cost accountant

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • RPA (robotic process automation) projects.
  • Project accounting.
  • Cost/Revenue accruals and deferrals.

Contract Management accounting

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Preparation of closing calendar, review of trial balance, review of accruals.
  • Review and financial approval of finance contract with customers.

VAT/GL accountant

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Timely preparation and submission of VAT returns, TAX and SOD reporting, medical Plan/Pension accounting.
  • Enterprise Investment Plan accounting.

Account payables accountant

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Timely registration and payments of the invoices.
  • Complete PTP cycle responsibility.

Accounting specialist

Siemens, Prague
03.2014 - 01.2016
  • Tracking accounts receivables and cash/bank monthly, quarterly, yearly.
  • Posting of Bank charges.

Education

Master of Science - business and law in International Markets

Anglo-American University
Prague
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - banking, Finance and Security Law

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Baku
04.2001 -

Skills

  • IT Skills: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Word), SAP( ERP), BAAN Ln(ERP),Navision( ERP), COFAX, Tableau Analytics, IBM Cognos Analytics

    • Pricing strategy

    Cash flow management

    Cost control

    Revenue growth

    Financial budgeting

    Financial analysis

    Cost accounting

Certification

ACCA( association of chartered certified accountants ), 5 parts

Software

Microsoft excel

SAP (ERP)

Baan LN (ERP)

COFAX (verifying system)

Navision (ERP)

Power BI

Tableau Analytics

One Stream

Alteryx

IBM Cognos Analytics

Timeline

Commercial Finance Manager

Kenvue, Prague
11.2024 - Current

Account Payables Manager

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
06.2023 - 11.2024

Accounting team lead

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
11.2021 - 06.2023

Project/Cost accountant

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
11.2020 - 11.2021

Contract Management accounting

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
01.2019 - 11.2020

VAT/GL accountant

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
03.2017 - 01.2019

Account payables accountant

Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
01.2016 - 03.2017

Accounting specialist

Siemens, Prague
03.2014 - 01.2016

Master of Science - business and law in International Markets

Anglo-American University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - banking, Finance and Security Law

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
04.2001 -

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