LINA MARIA DIAS E FERNANDES
Ph.D. In Managment
Muscat, Oman
Summary
Experienced Lecturer with over 20 years of experience teaching diploma and undergraduate programs, and 6 years of experience in accounting and auditing across multiple industries.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing Consultant
Sultan Qaboos University
2 2014 - 6 2018
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students on writing projects
- Supported students in research writing
- Facilitated small group and classroom workshops on academic writing
Accountant/Finance Coordinator
Freight Links LLC & Misfa Steel LLC
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Prepared and interpreted financial reports, budgets, accounts, and financial statements to aid management in financial decision-making
- Managed expenses and tax payments
- Assisted with audits and other administrative duties
Lecturer-Assistant professor
Muscat College
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Delivered lectures on financial accounting for undergraduate programs in Business & Accounting (Stirling University) and HND Accounting and Business Administration modules (Scottish Qualifications Authority - SQA)
- Developed comprehensive course materials and student handouts
- Mentored students in crafting individual academic study plans
- Authored examination papers and assessment exemplars for HND graded units
- Evaluated and graded exam papers, providing detailed feedback to students
- Conducted internal verification of coursework and examination papers for the Stirling University program
- Facilitated workshops and seminars for staff development as an active member of the staff development committee
- Participated in examination, mapping, and business and accounting coordination committees
Lecturer
Waljat College
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Instructed and assessed Accounting modules for the undergraduate program at Birla Institute of Technology (BITS), India
- Developed and prepared comprehensive teaching materials, student handouts, and assignments
- Evaluated and graded students' classwork, assignments, and tests
Lecturer
Sultan Qaboos University
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Instructed the Diploma Program in Accounting
- Developed lectures, lesson plans, examination papers, and assignments
- Implemented teaching strategies to engage students in an interactive learning process
- Mentored students on personal and academic goals
- Assessed students' assignments and homework
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other important data
Assessor/Internal verifier
Khimji training Institute
05.2001 - 07.2002
- Taught NVQ accounting and business administration program (UK)
- Assessed candidates and provided feedback
- Internally verified assessment decisions.
Instructor/ Assessor
International training institute
03.2000 - 02.2001
- Instructed the NVQ Accounting and Business Administration program in the UK
- Conducted comprehensive workplace observations and assessed portfolio evidence
- Monitored and evaluated candidates' progress, delivering detailed feedback on performance
Instructor/ Assessor
Polyglot Institute
04.1997 - 04.1999
- Taught NVQ accounting and Business Administration program (UK)
- Observing candidates in their workplace and examined portfolio evidence
- Evaluated and monitored candidates progress and provide feedback
- Assessed candidates against the National Competency standard.
Senior Teacher
Fr. Basilio Andrade Junior college
06.1991 - 07.1996
- Prepared course materials, student handouts, home assignment and handouts
- Maintained student attendance records, grades and other required records
- Prepared examination questions and marked papers, supervised examinations.
Accountant
Spring Valley Estates
07.1990 - 02.1991
- Writing and Maintaining books of accounts, handling cash and petty cash payments.
Audit Assistant
Saripalle & Associates, Chartered Accountants
06.1989 - 04.1990
- Auditing, and writing books of accounts
Education
PH.D - Management
Banasthali University
M.Com - Financial Accounting
Shivaji University
B. Com - Financial Accounting
Goa University
B. Ed - Commerce
Annamalai University
Assessor Award - D32/33 - undefined
RSA
Internal Verifier Award - D34 - undefined
Edexcel
TEFL - Teaching English as a foreign Language
University of Toronto OISE
Skills
Proficient in computerized accounting
Effective team management and teamwork
Extensive experience teaching accounting courses
Proficient in teaching basic, intermediate and advance accounting and auditing classes to undergraduates
Proficient in Accounting Information systems
Experience in designing learning materials for class
Experience in performing student assessments
Research publications
- Business Ethics and Information Security in the Digital world, International journal of research in Computer Application & Management volume no. 8, Issue no.3, March 2018, ISSN 2231-1009
- Information Security Awareness and Training in the Digital World, Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies (SJBMS), January 2018, ISSN 2415-6663 (Print) ISSN 2415-6671 (Online)
- Teaching and Learning with Mobile Devices in the 21st Century Digital World: Benefits and Challenges, European journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol.5, Nr.1, May-Aug 2017, ISSN 2414-8385 (Online)
- Workplace Wellness Leads to Employee Potential & Healthy Environment – A study in the Middle East, International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT and Management, (ISSN 2231-5756),Volume No.1, Issue No.1(2011)
- FDI in Multi-Brand Retail: Issues and Implications on India’s Economy, Journal of Pacific Business Review International (ISSN 0974 – 438X), Volume 5,Issue 5 (2012)
- Security and Trust in the e-business transaction – A Study in the Middle East, ISSN 2231-5780, Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, February Issue 2013
- Fraud in Electronic Payment Transactions: Threats and Countermeasures, Asian Pacific journal of Marketing & Management Research, ISSN online: 2319-3836, 2013.
- A Study of the Challenges in Solid Waste Management System in GCC: An Evaluation of the Current and Future Issues. (ISBN(13):978-1-25-906380-0 )& (ISBN(10):1-25-906380-1)
- Emerging security risks and threats to accounting information systems in the rapid changing environment: implications to management and accountants, Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research ISSN 2231-5780 Vol.4 (6), 2014.
Administrative experience
Accountant/Finance Coordinator - Freight Links LLC & Misfa Steel LLC
July 2019 – December 2023
- Prepared and interpreted financial reports, budgets, accounts, and financial statements
- Assisted management with financial decision-making
- Managed expenses and tax payments
- Supported audits and performed other administrative duties
Accountant - Spring Valley Estates
July 1990 – February 1991
- Maintained books of accounts
- Handled cash and petty cash payments
Audit Assistant - Saripalle & Associates, Chartered Accountants
June 1989 – April 1990
- Conducted audits
- Maintained books of accounts
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accountant/Finance Coordinator
Freight Links LLC & Misfa Steel LLC
07.2019 - 12.2023
Lecturer-Assistant professor
Muscat College
01.2009 - 01.2014
Lecturer
Waljat College
06.2007 - 01.2009
Lecturer
Sultan Qaboos University
08.2002 - 05.2004
Assessor/Internal verifier
Khimji training Institute
05.2001 - 07.2002
Instructor/ Assessor
International training institute
03.2000 - 02.2001
Instructor/ Assessor
Polyglot Institute
04.1997 - 04.1999
Senior Teacher
Fr. Basilio Andrade Junior college
06.1991 - 07.1996
Accountant
Spring Valley Estates
07.1990 - 02.1991
Audit Assistant
Saripalle & Associates, Chartered Accountants
06.1989 - 04.1990
Writing Consultant
Sultan Qaboos University
2 2014 - 6 2018
PH.D - Management
Banasthali University
M.Com - Financial Accounting
Shivaji University
B. Com - Financial Accounting
Goa University
B. Ed - Commerce
Annamalai University
Assessor Award - D32/33 - undefined
RSA
Internal Verifier Award - D34 - undefined
Edexcel
TEFL - Teaching English as a foreign Language
University of Toronto OISE