KAJRAT CHEKIROV
Senior Automation Process Specialist
Prague
Summary
Experienced finance operations and automation specialist with a strong background in Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Accounts Payable, Payments, Vendor Master Data, and compliance. Proven expertise in process transformation, automation, and SAP implementation, with a deep understanding of financial operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing global financial processes, and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency. Looking to contribute to a dynamic organization by driving PTP standardization, automation, and process optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Automation Process Specialist
SAP Services s.r.o.
01.2023 - Current
- Managed RPA, Chatbot, and Machine Learning projects for the finance organization, focusing on manual robotic process automation
- Transforming ideas and business needs into projects by involving RPA, Chatbot and Machine Learning technologies
- Led end-to-end automation projects for finance operations, including PTP and AP processes
- Assuring that all requirements, ideas, and challenges around all finance areas are considered and aligned with relevant stakeholders
- Developed and maintained platforms for project ideation and delivery, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements
- Led a diverse team of automation engineers and specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
- Designed and implemented compliance frameworks to ensure SOX adherence and regulatory compliance
- Established and monitored KPIs to measure efficiency, drive improvements, and enhance decision-making
- Optimized AP and payments lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and risk mitigation
Global Controller
SAP Services S.r.o.
Prague, Czech Republic
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Access sales booking information and process into SAP systems
- Applied commercial policies and guidelines to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Managed financial transactions, sales bookings, and compliance processes within SAP systems.
- Deliver high quality analysis regarding forecast, budget achievement and actuals
- Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment of finance operations with business objectives.
Finance Operations Specialist
SAP Services S.r.o.
Prague, Czech Republic, Hlavni mesto Praha
08.2019 - 02.2022
- First point of contact for P2P process escalations, ensuring timely resolution of vendor and AP issues.
- Led payment process improvements and compliance audits.
- Oversaw global payments and vendor management, ensuring adherence to internal controls and SOX compliance.
- Creating test cases for colleagues during new system implementation
- Helping to implement a new software system related to payments
Finance Operations Associate
SAP Services S.r.o.
Prague, Czech Republic, Hlavni mesto Praha
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed end-to-end P2P-related payment activities, ensuring process standardization and accuracy.
- Ensured financial processes met SOX, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Identified opportunities for automation and process enhancements in payment workflows.
Senior Property Management Specialist
Ruterra Apartment Ltd
Prague, Czech Republic, Hlavni mesto Praha
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed end-to-end P2P-related payment activities, ensuring process standardization and accuracy
- Ensured financial processes met SOX, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Identified opportunities for automation and process enhancements in payment workflows
- Oversaw financial management, budgeting, and reporting for rental operations
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations and contract management
- Trained and supervised teams to enhance operational efficiency
Education
Bsc. - Business Administration, Business Economics, Management and Marketing, Banking Retailing and Accountancy, International Finance and Trade
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU)
Prague, Prague 10.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Procure-to-Pay (PTP) Process Management
Accounts Payable & Payments Processing
Vendor Master Data (VMD) & Risk Compliance
SAP (ISP, I4P, I4T, Solman) Implementation & Testing
Automation & Digital Transformation (RPA, AI, ML)
Financial Reporting & SOX Compliance
Performance Metrics & KPI Analysis
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Continuous Process Improvement & Standardization
Awards And Scholarships
- Employee of the Quarter Award, 06/01/21, SAP
- Employee of the Year Award, 08/01/17, Ruterra Apartment
- Winner of The International Chess Tournament, 05/01/17, The International Chess Tournament
Timeline
Senior Automation Process Specialist
SAP Services s.r.o.
01.2023 - Current
Global Controller
SAP Services S.r.o.
02.2022 - 01.2023
Finance Operations Specialist
SAP Services S.r.o.
08.2019 - 02.2022
Finance Operations Associate
SAP Services S.r.o.
02.2019 - 08.2019
Senior Property Management Specialist
Ruterra Apartment Ltd
07.2018 - 02.2019
Bsc. - Business Administration, Business Economics, Management and Marketing, Banking Retailing and Accountancy, International Finance and Trade
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU)
10.2014 - 05.2018
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