Kaniz E Zehra Shirazi
Accountant / Receptionist
Dubai
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accountant /Receptionist Administrator
Progressive Link Facilities Management Services
DUBAI
09.2021 - Current
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
Trainee
BANK AL HABIB (CPU DEPT)
KARACHI
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques and industry.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Collaborated with employees from various backgrounds.
- Maintained punctuality in work attendance and project completion.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Troubleshot minor issues with office tools and equipment, escalating more serious problems to supervisor.
- Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
Teacher
GREEN ISLAND FOUNDATION SCHOOL
KARACHI
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Assistant Manager
SAKINA FASHIONS
KARACHI
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers.
- Introduced new products or services, increased marketing activities and improved customer service to drive sales.
- · Manage all accounting transactions
- · Prepare budget forecasts
- · Publish financial statements in time
- · Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
- · Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- · Ensure timely bank payments
- · Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
- · Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
- · Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
- · Audit financial transactions and documents
- · Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
- · Comply with financial policies and regulations
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
University of Karachi (UoK)
KARACHI 02.2017 - 03.2019
Skills
Proficiency inMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point)
Planning and Coordination
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Association of Legal Administrators
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Typing skills
Use of office equipment ( Printing machines, copiers, etc)
Data entry
Timeline
Accountant /Receptionist Administrator
Progressive Link Facilities Management Services
09.2021 - Current
Trainee
BANK AL HABIB (CPU DEPT)
02.2021 - 08.2022
Teacher
GREEN ISLAND FOUNDATION SCHOOL
06.2019 - 07.2021
Assistant Manager
SAKINA FASHIONS
05.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
University of Karachi (UoK)
02.2017 - 03.2019