Dinara Abdrakhmatova
About Dinara Abdrakhmatova
Dinara Abdrakhmatova is a Controller at Health Gorilla in Palo Alto, California, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in accounting and finance, with previous roles at Theranova, Instawork, and VolunteerMatch, and holds multiple degrees and certificates in accounting and business administration.
Work at Health Gorilla
Dinara Abdrakhmatova has served as the Controller at Health Gorilla since 2022. In this role, she has successfully implemented NetSuite, which has enhanced the company's financial management capabilities. She has also managed tax compliance in a high-growth environment, demonstrating her expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Additionally, she has streamlined operations by migrating payroll to a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and has brought the accounting function in-house.
Education and Expertise
Dinara Abdrakhmatova studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where she pursued a Certificate Program in Accounting from 2019 to 2024. She also studied Business Administration and Management at the same university from 2012 to 2013, earning a Certificate. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Kyrgyzskij Rossijskij-Slavjanskij Universitet from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in financial management and accounting principles.
Professional Background
Dinara Abdrakhmatova has a diverse professional background in accounting and finance. She worked as a Controller at Theranova, LLC from 2020 to 2022 and previously held the position of Accounting Manager there for 7 months in 2020. Before that, she served as a Senior Accountant at Instawork from 2019 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes roles as an Accountant at GridGain Systems from 2015 to 2019 and as a Financial Assistant at UNDP from 2008 to 2011. She also completed internships at VolunteerMatch and IFRC, gaining valuable experience in the field.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout her career, Dinara Abdrakhmatova has achieved significant milestones in financial management. She successfully completed both initial and consecutive audits, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance within the organizations she has worked for. Her ability to manage tax compliance in high-growth environments showcases her expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Additionally, her initiative to bring the accounting function in-house at Health Gorilla reflects her commitment to improving operational efficiency.