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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
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Nabeela Zehra

Doha,

Summary

Highly skilled Senior Accountant with background in managing financial procedures and coordinating accounting operations. As a Part-Qualified ACCA professional with a strong foundation in accounting principles and a proven track record of assisting with financial analysis and reporting. Strengths include conducting detailed financial analysis, enhancing internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Have led teams to improve financial efficiency and accuracy in previous roles.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

Kuthub Al Alam Trading & Services
Doha
01.2024 - Current

· Produced timely financial statements in line with IFRS, reducing report preparation time accountability across the organization.by 20% and ensuring regulatory compliance, which improved financial accuracy and

· Crafted detailed financial projections and budgets tailored to Qatar's market, enabling a 15% increase in investment accuracy and a 10% rise in profit margins within 6 months.

· Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

· Reconciled balance sheets and accounts while creating documents for monthly closure procedures.

· Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.

· Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

The Foschini Group (TFG)
London
12.2022 - 12.2023

· Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvement within the accounts payable department.

· Provided regular updates on outstanding invoices to management, enabling informed decision-making regarding cash flow management strategies.

· Matched purchase orders with invoices and processed direct debit transactions and maintained Aged Creditor balances.

· Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.

· Reduced late payment fees through timely and accurate invoice management.

· Tracked budgets and aided in budget proposal preparation with detailed reports.

Accounts Assistant

Francois Square Limited
London
05.2022 - 05.2023

· Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.

· Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.

· Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.

· Enhanced team productivity by assisting with payroll processing, ensuring timely payment of employee wages.

· Reconciled sales and expenses by conducting extensive analysis of PDQ amount.

· Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.

· Created detailed expense reports to help with repayment for incurred business costs and followed up on past-due payments.

· Streamlined the processes for processing employee travel expenses, managed all employee travel plans, and made sure that all corporate rules and guidelines were followed.

Academic Tutor

Excel Tuition
London
10.2022 - 11.2022

· Planned and delivered engaging tutorials, targeting areas of student weakness to improve overall subject competence.

· Engaged students in complex academic concepts through innovative, inventive teaching methods.

· Supported students to reach curriculum goals with tailored coaching style.

· Analyzed student progress and prepared feedback to improve test results.

· Assisted students of all skill levels in core subjects, including maths and English.

· Employed listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.

Team Member

Pret A Manger
London
03.2022 - 05.2022

· Checking the total cost of purchases at the till and alerting the customer.

· Accepting cash, credit card, and check payments and providing the customer with change as well as a receipt.

Sales Assistant

Gerard Darel
London
12.2021 - 02.2022

· Maintained sales floor and processed payments at fashion retail outlet.

· Took charge of stock control and visual merchandising as well as maintaining a high level of customer service

Education

Master of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Westminster
London
09-2022

Bachelor's Degree - Corporate And Industrial Laws

University of Allahabad
Prayagraj
03-2020

Intermediate - Business/Commerce

Girl's High School & College
Prayagraj
03-2017

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial Reporting

Audit Support

Bank Reconciliation

Bookkeeping

ERP Software

Budget Analysis

Time management

Detail Oriented

Clear Communication

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

Certificate of Higher Education- Corporate Finance Measuring and Promoting Value Creation 2020

University of Illinois

Certificate of Higher Education- CS Foundation Course 2017

Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Delhi, India

Accomplishments

· Part-qualified ACCA, with an aspiration to become a fully qualified ACCA.

· Careers and Partnership Officer in the University of Westminster Accounting Society.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Kuthub Al Alam Trading & Services
01.2024 - Current

Accounts Payable Coordinator

The Foschini Group (TFG)
12.2022 - 12.2023

Academic Tutor

Excel Tuition
10.2022 - 11.2022

Accounts Assistant

Francois Square Limited
05.2022 - 05.2023

Team Member

Pret A Manger
03.2022 - 05.2022

Sales Assistant

Gerard Darel
12.2021 - 02.2022

Master of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Westminster

Bachelor's Degree - Corporate And Industrial Laws

University of Allahabad

Intermediate - Business/Commerce

Girl's High School & College

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Certificate of Higher Education- Corporate Finance Measuring and Promoting Value Creation 2020

University of Illinois

Certificate of Higher Education- CS Foundation Course 2017

Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Delhi, India

Nabeela Zehra