Microsoft excel
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
2024.11 - 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
2023.06 - 2024.11
- 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
2021.11 - 2023.06
- 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
2020.11 - 2021.11
- RPA (robotic process automation) projects.
- Project accounting.
- Cost/Revenue accruals and deferrals.
Contract Management accounting
Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
2019.01 - 2020.11
- 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
2017.03 - 2019.01
- 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
2016.01 - 2017.03
- Timely registration and payments of the invoices.
- Complete PTP cycle responsibility.
Accounting specialist
Siemens, Prague
2014.03 - 2016.01
- 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 2001.04 -
Bachelor of Science - banking, Finance and Security Law
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Baku 2001.04 -
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
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
2024.11 - Current
Account Payables Manager
Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
2023.06 - 2024.11
Accounting team lead
Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
2021.11 - 2023.06
Project/Cost accountant
Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
2020.11 - 2021.11
Contract Management accounting
Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
2019.01 - 2020.11
VAT/GL accountant
Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
2017.03 - 2019.01
Account payables accountant
Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), Prague
2016.01 - 2017.03
Accounting specialist
Siemens, Prague
2014.03 - 2016.01
Master of Science - business and law in International Markets
Anglo-American University
2001.04 -
Bachelor of Science - banking, Finance and Security Law
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
2001.04 -