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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research publications
Administrative experience
Languages
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LINA MARIA DIAS E FERNANDES

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

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
LINA MARIA DIAS E FERNANDESPh.D. In Managment