Chief Compliance Officer

I provide strategic leadership for the company compliance framework, ensuring alignment with national and international regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.

I advise the Board of Directors and executive management on regulatory developments, compliance risks, and legislative implications. I oversee compliance policies, risk assessments, monitoring, reporting, conflict-of-interest controls, training, and regulatory engagement while coordinating with risk management and senior stakeholders.

I led the Compliance Department and developed company-wide compliance policies and procedures to ensure regulatory adherence. I reported to the Chief Risk Officer and collaborated on enterprise risk management and compliance strategy.

I managed regulatory, reputational, and conflict-of-interest risks through the Risk Incident Management System. I strengthened the compliance framework for insurance-sector regulatory updates and developed the company conflict-of-interest control process, rules, and guidelines.

I designed the organizational structure, control processes, policies, and instructions for the Compliance Department and supported its operational setup and management.

I coordinated compliance training programs, worked with internal audit and risk teams to identify and resolve compliance gaps, and reported directly to the Chief Risk Officer.

I supported compliance program implementation and maintained regulatory reporting requirements. I conducted regular monitoring and review of internal controls to assess compliance effectiveness.

I worked with cross-functional teams to promote policy adherence and regulatory awareness, assisted investigations of compliance breaches, and recommended corrective actions.

I contributed to the establishment of the organization-wide compliance framework and supported alignment with regulatory expectations and corporate governance standards.

I performed compliance assessments, supported policy updates following regulatory changes, evaluated controls and documentation, liaised with regulatory authorities, and prepared compliance reports for senior management.

I conducted internal audits across departments to assess financial accuracy, operational efficiency, internal controls, and risk management processes.

I evaluated compliance with banking laws, internal policies, and international standards; prepared detailed audit reports; identified process weaknesses; and provided recommendations to senior management.

I ensured accurate recognition of income and expenses under applicable accounting standards. I prepared tax returns, maintained tax documentation, and controlled the timely execution of tax payments.

I supported financial control activities and ensured compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

I led a team providing tax and accounting consulting services to a diverse client portfolio. I oversaw preparation and submission of accurate tax declarations in line with applicable laws and regulations.

I advised clients on tax planning strategies and coordinated communications with tax authorities on their behalf.

I conducted cameral tax audits, reviewed taxpayer documentation and declarations, and identified tax non-compliance and evasion through detailed analysis of accounting data, taxpayer activities, cash registers, and tax objects.

I assessed internal controls, prepared reports and recommendations for senior officials, oversaw conflict-of-interest matters, supported policy enforcement, and collaborated with internal departments to improve tax collection and regulatory compliance.

I managed accounting operations, including ledger maintenance, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash-flow management, and preparation of periodic financial statements.

I supervised the accounting team, ensured compliance with local accounting standards and tax regulations, and worked with auditors to resolve accounting discrepancies.

I deliver finance lectures and seminars, develop course materials and assessments, and supervise student projects.

I provide academic mentoring and contribute to curriculum development and research initiatives.

I served as a lecturer at Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University in Baku.

I served as a lecturer at Baku Eurasian University in Baku.

PhD in Economics completed in Baku, Azerbaijan.

MBA in Finance with honors diploma.

Bachelor's degree in Finance (Taxation) with honors diploma.

Ongoing Bachelor's degree in Law.