Azam (Elham) Qodsi

Summary

Finance and accounting professional with extensive experience in financial management, accounting operations, taxation, payroll, financial statements, reporting, budgeting, and company financial restructuring. Experienced in import and export documentation, customs and trade systems, VAT and seasonal reports, tax returns, bookkeeping, and implementation of financial procedures across different industries and business structures.

Professional Experience

Finance Manager

Ernyka Holding Companies

September 2025 – March 2026 (6 months)

Tehran, Iran

Handled all matters related to the recording, control, and review of the documents submitted by each company.
Prepared seasonal reports, Article 169 reports, VAT returns, corporate income tax returns, and statutory tax books.
Conducted internal audits and performed multi-level reconciliation of all reported figures, software records, financial statements, and tax reports against supporting documents and relevant tax systems.
Reviewed, documented, and reported financial data for management review and decision-making.
Analyzed the financial performance trends of the holding’s commercial and service subsidiaries.
Estimated and forecast costs and profits, and proposed practical solutions to reduce costs and maximize profitability.
Coordinated with the Human Resources department regarding the recruitment and training of new staff.
Analyzed and interpreted financial data to support operational and strategic decisions.

Internal Auditor

Iranian Dental Society

October 2023 – Present (2 years and 8 months)

Tehran, Iran

Performed internal audits and conducted multi-level reconciliation of all reported statements, software records, and financial statements with supporting documents and relevant tax systems.
Reviewed accounting documents and related financial records.
Verified the consistency and accuracy of reported financial information across systems and documentation.

Senior Accountant / Financial Supervisor

Pishgaman

April 2022 – April 2026 (4 years)

Qom, Iran

Handled accounting records, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and periodic reporting.
Contributed to orderly financial documentation and closing processes.
Supported tax, administrative, and financial follow-up activities.

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Finance Manager

Axon Polymer Group

September 2023 – September 2025 (2 years)

Tehran, Iran

Implemented Sepidar software and migrated data from Asan software.
Prepared financial statements for the group companies.
Reduced corporate income tax by 84% and VAT liability by 95% across three companies through improved financial and tax management and reporting.
Standardized organizational procedures without disrupting operations and trained personnel on the new procedures.
Established comprehensive documentation procedures for organizational information.
Developed targeted reporting to support and guide organizational growth.
Prepared and submitted insurance payroll lists.

Tax Supervisor

Arya Hesab Arka

May 2022 – October 2023 (1 year and 4 months)

Tehran, Iran

Managed all activities related to the registration, control, and review of documents submitted by client companies.
Prepared seasonal reports, Article 169 reports, VAT returns, corporate income tax returns, and tax ledgers.
Prepared all required documentation related to Clause 2 matters, as well as payroll tax and Social Security audits.
Conducted internal audits and performed multi-level reconciliation of declared reports, software performance and output reports, financial statements, and tax reports against supporting documents and relevant tax systems.
Drafted defense statements and supporting documentation for tax and Social Security cases.
Attended tax and Social Security assessment and defense sessions.
Provided tax supervision and advisory support to companies across food production, wood, steel, hospitality, plastics, packaging, engineering, leather, trading, HVAC, and other industrial sectors.

Head of Accounting

Parsamehr Arya Distribution

April 2020 – June 2021 (1 year and 1 month)

Qom, Iran

Implemented Kara software and finalized the control and reconciliation of all accounting documents and entries prepared by finance and accounting staff, as well as cash operations, through paperless procedures.
Managed government systems, including the Comprehensive Warehouse System and Comprehensive Trade System, and controlled and reconciled warehouse balances with physical inventory.
Prepared all management reports.
Registered purchase requests from suppliers and recorded all information related to the recognition of sales commissions, promotions, and price lists.
Maintained continuous involvement in inventory count reporting and stock card reconciliations.

Finance Manager

Azarakhsh Asia Energy Refining Co.

February 2019 – June 2020 (1 year and 4 months)

Qom, Iran

Implemented Sayan software and coordinated with the developer to deploy complex fuel-industry structures.
Standardized internal processes and created detailed paperless documentation for completed operations.
Managed government systems related to the purchase and export of petroleum products and fuel, as all products were export-oriented.
Handled foreign exchange commitment clearance, as well as operations within the Comprehensive Warehouse System and EPL platform.
Prepared management reports and recorded and implemented information related to statutory and financial books.

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Finance and Accounting Manager / Head of Accounting / Financial Supervisor

Lina Industrial Group, Aryarama, Rama-Mehr Arya, Negin-Naghsh Arya

May 2015 – May 2022 (6 years and 11 months)

Qom, Iran

Implemented Parsina, Sayan, and Espand software systems across the organization.
Established internal paperless procedures and integrated treasury operations.
Prepared management reports for multiple companies and supported executive decision-making.
Reorganized and rebuilt the personnel administration department.
Set up newly established companies, including initial implementation of Sayan software.
Designed and implemented standardized accounting processes.
Supervised inventory and production control, including printing lines, envelope manufacturing, and various cold and hot lamination processes.
Implemented BPMS software and coordinated communication among all departments and the software development team.
Organized, controlled, and supervised all organizational processes.
Prepared all management reports and transferred information from Hamkaran System.
Monitored and fully reviewed all commercial operations.

Financial and Accounting Supervisor

Vina Choob Asia Gostar

May 2012 – January 2016 (3 years and 7 months)

Qom, Iran

Implemented Parsina software and migrated data from Asan software.
Handled all matters related to timber import operations.
Prepared all cost accounting reports and reports for manufactured product groups.
Controlled and supervised all systems and operations across the organization, including customs, tax, insurance, and related regulatory platforms.

Training Courses

Official Judiciary Expert – Tax Specialization

Elmsaz Institute

2025

Course Length: 4 months

Official Judiciary Consultant – Tax Specialization

Elmsaz Institute

2025

Course Length: 4 months

Professional Tax Attorney

Ministry of Science, Research and Technology

2025

Course Length: 5 months

CIMA

Official CIMA Representative in Iran

2024

Course Length: 4 months

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Education

M.Sc. in Financial Management

Islamic Azad University, Qom

2017 – 2019

B.Sc. in Accounting

Payame Noor University, Qom

2014 – 2017

Core Skills

Tax audit based on current standards and regulations
Import, export, and customs declaration procedures
Trade, warehouse, and customs systems, including EPL
Foreign currency commitment clearance control
Control of import/export purchases and sales in petroleum products, lubricants, and solvents through relevant online systems
Collection of supporting documents and preparation of VAT and seasonal transaction reports
Preparation of tax returns and bookkeeping records
Preparation of financial statements

Keeping up with taxpayer obligations in current tax systems, including taxpayer platforms
Payroll, insurance, and online payroll tax filing
Multiple company restructuring experiences
Experience with diverse financial management procedures
Private online instructor for specialized courses
English language
Software implementation
Microsoft Office applications

Specialized Industries

Polymeric materials and plastics
Stone
Wood
Food industry
Fuel

Software

ERP/BPMS

SAP
Rahkaran(SystemGroup)
Espand

Hamkaran(SystemGroup)
Sayan

Traditional Accounting

Vision
Parsina
Shayegan
Sepidar
Holoo
Faraanegar

Comprehensive Hamahang Software (Farvardin)
Pendar
Haseb Melli
Maandegar
[etcetera]

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Additional Skills

Preparation of financial statements
Financial accounting
Cost accounting
Recording accounting entries
Labor law and Social Security regulations
Treasury accounting
Payroll accounting
Preparation of financial and management reports
Preparation and submission of seasonal transaction reports
Tax and insurance regulations
Sales accounting
Management accounting
Implementation and operation of the Taxpayer System
Commercial accounting
Preparation and filing of VAT returns
Submission of insurance lists and payroll tax reports
Preparation of bank reconciliation statements
Planning and budgeting
Account analysis

Inventory accounting
Proficiency in the Taxpayer System
Proficiency in the Seasonal Reporting System
Preparation and filing of tax returns
Drafting tax and Social Security defense statements and appeals
Supervision of financial transaction recording, cost accounting, and treasury operations
Internal auditing
Costing of foreign orders
Expense auditing
Monitoring organizational cash flow and financial processes
Proficiency in financial and tax-related systems
Proficiency in ERP systems
Ability to report to relevant organizations and departments
Implementation of multiple software systems, including Sepidar, Parsina, Sayan, and Shaygan
Export, import, and customs declaration procedures

Providing consultation and coordination with organizational units and stakeholders regarding the implications and risk assessment of financial decisions
Comprehensive knowledge of the Integrated Trade System, Integrated Warehouse Management System, and EPL Customs System
Control of purchase and sales transactions in the import and export of petroleum products, lubricants, and solvents through the online transaction registration system
Keeping up to date with changing taxpayer obligations across various systems, including the Taxpayer System

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