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SELMA KAMAL-IDRIS

SELMA KAMAL-IDRIS

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

A competent and reliable finance administrator with over 6 years of professional experience in the field. Having developed a solid foundation in finance through my studies, complemented by hands on working knowledge in payment protection insurance, Bookkeeping, KYC and Audit, I am adept at reporting financial data, correspondence and work exceptionally well with new systems. I have demonstrated strong problem-solving capabilities and vigilance used to mitigate inefficiencies, allowing projects to meet objectives and effectively streamline operations. My career goal is to assume a position which will allow me to further my expertise in the financial industry for a market-leading entity.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Executive Assistant

Staff Unique Agency
Liverpool, United Kingdom
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provision of executive support and streamlining business operations.
  • Managed a team of 30+ hospitality staff at events.
  • Developed excel spreadsheets for administrative purposes to maximise efficiency in book keeping, invoicing, pay role and staff timetables.
  • Carried out recruitment days to expand staffing pool which allowed us to acquire larger scale contracts, resulting in a £30k revenue increase.

Financial Contractor

Bank of America
Chester, United Kingdom
05.2018 - 09.2023
  • Evaluated and oversaw the claims process for 35+ payment protection insurance complaints on credit cards and loans per day.
  • Examined data for KYC and AML following set procedures to Identify anomalies for financial crime triggers.
  • Interpreted and applied anti-money laundering regulations to identify and recommend compliance changes.
  • Documented and reported all findings in case management software.

Restaurant Manager

Kimos Restaurant
Liverpool, United Kingdom
07.2009 - 04.2018
  • Supervision of employees, maximisation of sales and customer retention
  • Double entry book keeping, maintaining sales ledgers, processing receipts, raising invoices and meticulous management of suppliers and contracts.
  • Hired, trained and coached 20+ members of staff on customer service skills and efficiency.
  • Reduced variable costs by 7% through tighter controls on staff expenditures and inventory waste.
  • Increased profit margin on select menu items by switching to suppliers with lower prices.

Audit Associate Internship

KPMG
Santiago, Chile
11.2015 - 07.2016
  • Contributing to the team in analysing and resolving various accounting discrepancies.
  • Creation of engagement letters, reviewing contracts, reconciling bank transactions.
  • Gained profound understanding of accounting and auditing procedures and familiarity with IRFS.
  • Compiled financial statements for two of the companies top clients in the telecommunications industry.

International Trade Assistant (Voluntary Work)

Pymexporta
Merida, Mexico
07.2014 - 08.2014
  • Market research, report writing and assisting clients in establishing subsidiaries in the UK.
  • Honed my Spanish fluency in a corporate environment by translating documents and liaising with associates.

Receptionist (Apprenticeship)

Riversdale Mortgages
Liverpool, United Kingdom
02.2007 - 03.2007
  • Dealing with telephone enquiries, making appointments, file keeping and general administrative tasks.
  • Due to my efficiency and professionalism on my two-week work placement I was offered paid work during school holidays.

Education

Diploma in Spanish for tourism - Don Quijote Foundation

Madrid's Chamber of Commerce

2:2 International Business & Modern Languages (Spanish) -

Aston University
Birmingham, United Kingom

Skills

  • Property management
  • Business administration
  • Database management
  • Sales and purchase ledgers
  • Cashflow forecasting
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Account reconciliation
  • Customer service
  • Bookkeeping
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial Reports
  • Reporting Proficiency
  • Discrepancy Investigations

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Fluent

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Staff Unique Agency
09.2023 - 01.2024

Financial Contractor

Bank of America
05.2018 - 09.2023

Audit Associate Internship

KPMG
11.2015 - 07.2016

International Trade Assistant (Voluntary Work)

Pymexporta
07.2014 - 08.2014

Restaurant Manager

Kimos Restaurant
07.2009 - 04.2018

Receptionist (Apprenticeship)

Riversdale Mortgages
02.2007 - 03.2007

Diploma in Spanish for tourism - Don Quijote Foundation

Madrid's Chamber of Commerce

2:2 International Business & Modern Languages (Spanish) -

Aston University

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