Elnur Mammadov
Elnur brings over 20 years of experience in the consulting industry, having held senior roles in tax and legal advisory at a leading international professional services firm. His work has extended beyond Azerbaijan, covering the wider Eurasia region with project experience in more than 50 countries.
In his previous leadership position, Elnur managed cross-functional teams of 30+ professionals across tax compliance, legal advisory, accounting, payroll, HR, and tax technology. He also gained international exposure through assignments in Belgium and the Netherlands, working with multinational clients.
He advises major global clients on tax, legal and people matters across Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.— providing regulatory reviews, strategic structuring, etc. Elnur also maintains strong working relationships with Azerbaijani government institutions and regularly contributes to national initiatives on tax digitalization, e-audit, e-invoicing, horizontal monitoring, etc.
His key strengths include regulatory strategy, cross-border structuring, market analysis, and aligning compliance processes with global business goals.
Qualifications:
- Degree in International Law, SPSU
- Master in Finance and Strategic Leadership, EADA BS
- CIPD Level 5 (completion expected December 2023)
- ICF – ACC (Aug 2023 – Aug 2024)
- Currently pursuing ADIT & DITT (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation & Tax technology)
Khayala Atayeva
Khayala is a results-driven finance leader with 17 years of extensive professional experience, including over 4 years in Big 4 accounting firms, with a successful tenure as Chief Accountant in one of them. She is ACCA-qualified and possesses a strong track record of efficiently managing complex financial reporting, ensuring comprehensive tax compliance, and overseeing accounting operations to the highest professional standards. She is highly skilled in leading and mentoring finance teams, strategically coordinating complex external and internal audits, and consistently delivering crucial financial insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.
Her experience in the Big 4 has provided her with a deep understanding of international best practices and rigorous audit methodologies. This foundation enables her to navigate complex regulatory environments, ensuring absolute adherence to both local tax laws and international financial standards.
As a strategic financial partner, she focuses on translating intricate accounting data into actionable business intelligence, using risk and contract analysis to protect organizational interests, and maintaining strict regulatory alignment to drive sustainable business growth.
Core Skills & Expertise:
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Tax Compliance & Advisory
- Accounting Operations
- Audit Coordination & Regulatory Compliance
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Risk & Contract Management
Education & Certifications:
- International Economic Relations – Administrative Management
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Professional Accounting Certification (PMS)
Narmin Mammadova
Narmin is a highly accomplished legal and compliance professional with 15 years of progressive experience across challenging international organizations and dynamic corporate sectors. Dual-qualified in both Law and Finance, she provides a unique, strategic perspective that bridges complex legal risk with sound financial strategy. She has proven expertise in efficiently managing legal departments, proactively mitigating organizational risk and ensuring comprehensive regulatory compliance across international jurisdictions. Her core skills include sophisticated commercial law advisory, high-stakes contract negotiation, and expert implementation of data protection standards, including GDPR.
Narmin has held key advisory and leadership roles at renowned international bodies like the UNDP and OSCE, as well as in the corporate sector at Qatar Airways. In these positions, she led complex legal processes, critically supported large-scale financial operations, and provided executive advice on high-level regulatory and protocol matters.
Currently heading a legal department, she is focused on transforming the legal function into a strategic business partner, aligning legal strategy directly with overarching business goals, ensuring maximum operational integrity, and maintaining stringent, end-to-end risk control across all business units.
Core Skills & Expertise:
- Legal Risk Management & Compliance
- Contract Negotiation & Commercial Law
- Corporate Governance & Regulatory Advisory
- Financial Oversight in Legal Context
- Data Protection & GDPR Implementation
- Litigation Support (Civil & Criminal)
- Legal Department Leadership
Education & Certifications:
- LLB, Law – Baku State University
- BA, Finance & Audit – The State University of Economy
- GDPR Certification
Nijat Mammadov
Nijat is a licensed attorney with 12 years of practical legal experience, encompassing critical work in the banking sector, the court system, and private legal consultancy. He specializes in advanced legal risk management, complex litigation and enforcement processes, and detailed contract law. He has a strong, proven background in handling financially sensitive legal matters, particularly those involving non-performing loan (NPL) portfolios.
Currently heading a legal department, she is focused on transforming the legal function into a strategic business partner, aligning legal strategy directly with overarching business goals, ensuring maximum operational integrity, and maintaining stringent, end-to-end risk control across all business units.
As a dedicated team leader, Nijat actively contributes to strategic legal decision-making, ensuring highly efficient legal operations that are precisely aligned with overall organizational objectives and risk tolerance.
Core Skills & Expertise:
- Legal Risk Assessment & Management
- Litigation & Enforcement Proceedings
- Legal Support for Non-Performing Loan Portfolios
- Contract Drafting & Legal Review
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Team Leadership & Legal Department Coordination
- Legal Correspondence, Analysis & Monitoring
Education & Certifications:
- LLB – Law
- Baku State University, Faculty of Law 2013 – 2017
Ali Alizadeh
Ali is a highly skilled financial professional whose career is built on robust experience as a Chief Accountant at Baki Gunaydin and AMET Services. In these roles, he expertly oversaw full-cycle accounting, guaranteed accurate financial reporting, and ensured stringent regulatory compliance. He has a proven track record of delivering critical tax planning, filing, and audit preparation services across various business sectors.
His foundational expertise lies in the intricacies of Azerbaijani tax laws, including deep knowledge of VAT, CIT, PIT, WHT, and SSPF. As a former Tax Consultant at KHA Consulting and Tax Accountant at GemZA Group, he gained valuable experience working directly with SMEs on statutory reporting, payroll, and optimizing tax strategy.
Ali is skilled in preparing essential financial controls, including monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and budgets, and he routinely assists with external audits. He maintains strong communication with tax authorities and has a demonstrated record of success in resolving complex compliance and audit matters.
Core Skills & Expertise:
- Full-Cycle Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Azerbaijani Tax Law Expertise (VAT, CIT, PIT, WHT, SSPF)
- Tax Planning, Filing, and Audit Preparation
- SME Statutory Reporting & Payroll Management
- Financial Controls (Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Budgeting)
- Tax Authority Negotiation & Compliance Resolution
- Reporting, Analysis, and System Optimization
Education & Certifications:
- Master’s Degree in Tax and Taxation – Azerbaijan State Economic University (UNEC)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance – Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction
- Professional Accounting Certification (PMS)