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Zarina Torobekova

Zarina Torobekova

BARNET,UK

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in IRIS Accounts Production, IRIS Business Tax, and IRIS Payroll Mercia Audit Manual software. Proficient in XERO, Sage 50 Accounts, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office. Holds a full UK driving licence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

CEO, Director

Boacle Ltd
London
06.2024 - Current
  • Define and execute the strategic direction of publishing business Boacle Ltd, aligning with Amazon's overarching goals and customer-focused mission
  • Invest in emerging AI technologies such as KDSpy, DS Amazon Quickview, Amazon Suggestion expander, KDP Rocket to research the demand and enhance content discoverability and personalized recommendations for readers
  • Increase brand recognition with marketing campaigns to promote the published books on Kindle Direct Publishing of Amazon.
  • Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including ghost-writers and content creators, to expand the platform's ecosystem
  • Ensure adherence to copyright laws and publishing regulations across multiple jurisdictions, safeguarding the platform and its users.

Director, CFO

Maison Zilli London Ltd
LONDON
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead the end-to-end process of opening a flagship store in London, Mayfair
  • Led the identification and acquisition of a prime retail location, negotiating favourable lease agreements and securing necessary permits
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including estate agents, architects (Thirdway) and interior designers (Curiosity), legal team, and design to ensure successful project execution.
  • Manage a multi-million-pound budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to deliver the project on time and within budget
  • Recruit and develop a high-performing leadership team including a project-manager, acquisition manager for the flagship store, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
  • Ensure the store's design and operations reflect the brand’s identity and values, creating a standout retail destination in London.

Practice manager

NYO Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Managed smooth and efficient practice operations
  • Operations management including job allocations and file reviews
  • Client management
  • Compliance and regulation
  • Risk management
  • Professional development
  • Technology and infrastructure
  • Human resources, staff training and supervision
  • Leading an audit team for planning and on-field audit including annual stock-take

Senior Auditor/Accountant

NYO Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
09.2012 - 09.2023
  • Split of role – 30% audit, 30% accounts, 30% tax, 10% other
  • Sectors clients operate in - Wholesale and Distribution, Retail, Health & Beauty, Tourism and Travel, Catering industry
  • Audit clients’ turnover range - £8m- £22m
  • Reviewing the files submitted by juniors
  • Leading the audit team from planning to completion stage (auditing of financial statements, participating in annual stocktake, verifying assets and liabilities, appraising the adequacy of internal control systems and recommending new policies and procedures)
  • Achieved/improved audit Cold File Review grade to B in 2014 from D
  • Prepared the practice for ICAEW QAD visit in 2022 and achieved a “clean” report
  • Staff training and supervision of juniors
  • Preparing Limited company accounts
  • Preparing Management accounts in-house and in client premises
  • Preparing Corporate tax returns
  • Assisting with HMRC Tax investigation matters
  • Liaising with the clients, HMRC and Companies House to resolve queries and issues

Junior Accountant

NYO Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
11.2009 - 09.2012
  • Split of role – 40% accounts, 30% tax, 10% management accounts, 20% other
  • Sectors clients operate in - Wholesale and Distribution, Retail, Health & Beauty, Tourism and Travel, Catering industry
  • Prepared Sole trader and Limited company accounts
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly management accounts in-house and in client premises
  • Prepared VAT, Corporate and Personal Tax returns
  • Liaised with the clients, HMRC and Companies House to resolve queries and issues
  • Supervised the payroll department

Volunteer Assistant Treasurer

St. Gregory's Foundation Charity
Pinner, UK
01.2007 - 05.2008


  • Book-keeping in Quicken accounts
  • Gift Aid claim
  • Operating of PAYE scheme
  • Preparing quarterly VAT returns

Specialist of the Department for Audit and Training of Professional Accountants

State Commission of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic on Standards of Financial Reporting and Auditing
12.2004 - 10.2005
  • Assisted in the arrangement of IFRS and ISA courses for the certified accountants and auditors of the Kyrgyz Republic
  • Assisted in developing tests for certification exams of auditors in Kyrgyzstan
  • Acted as an Exam Supervisor, my primary responsibility was to maintain the integrity and security of the examination process
  • I served as a representative of the examination board (State Commission of Financial Reporting and Auditing of the Government of Kyrgyz Republic) responsible for administering the exams
  • Participated on behalf of the State Commission in conferences and seminars on IFRS and ISA updates
  • Answered the official enquiries of other governmental bodies, accountancy and Big 4 audit firms, and different entities

Education

ACA Advanced stage - Accounting and Audit

Kaplan Financial
London
01.2013 - 11.2013

Master of Arts - Financial Management

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool
02.2009 - 07.2010

ACCA papers F6, F7, F8, F9, P1, P2, P3, P6, P8 -

Kaplan Financial
London
02.2007 - 08.2009

ACCA - Accounting and Audit

London School of Business and Finance
02.2005 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Audit

Academy of Management of the President of the Kyrg
Kyrgyz Republic
09.1999 - 06.2004

A-Levels - Mathematics and Physics

Boarding school Manas
Kyrgyzstan
09.1995 - 05.1999

Skills

  • IRIS Accounts Production
  • IRIS Business Tax
  • IRIS Payroll
  • Mercia Audit Manual software
  • XERO
  • Sage Accounts
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Office


Affiliations

  • Nature and Macro photography
  • Horseriding
  • Knitting, embroidering and crocheting
  • Dancing

Certification

ACCA member - 1250289

ICAEW member-2994264


ACCA and ICAEW practicing certificate application in progress

Languages

English
Fluent
Russian
Native
Kyrgyz
Native
Turkish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CEO, Director

Boacle Ltd
06.2024 - Current

Director, CFO

Maison Zilli London Ltd
03.2024 - Current

Practice manager

NYO Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
09.2023 - 10.2024

ACA Advanced stage - Accounting and Audit

Kaplan Financial
01.2013 - 11.2013

Senior Auditor/Accountant

NYO Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
09.2012 - 09.2023

Junior Accountant

NYO Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
11.2009 - 09.2012

Master of Arts - Financial Management

Liverpool John Moores University
02.2009 - 07.2010

ACCA papers F6, F7, F8, F9, P1, P2, P3, P6, P8 -

Kaplan Financial
02.2007 - 08.2009

Volunteer Assistant Treasurer

St. Gregory's Foundation Charity
01.2007 - 05.2008

ACCA - Accounting and Audit

London School of Business and Finance
02.2005 - 02.2007

Specialist of the Department for Audit and Training of Professional Accountants

State Commission of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic on Standards of Financial Reporting and Auditing
12.2004 - 10.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Audit

Academy of Management of the President of the Kyrg
09.1999 - 06.2004

A-Levels - Mathematics and Physics

Boarding school Manas
09.1995 - 05.1999

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