Saba Ferdowsi
Ottawa
Summary
- 4 years of professional experience in bookkeeping, finance, and accounting
- Motivated graduate of Accounting and Financial Practice Graduate Certificate program
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, cloud accounting software including QuickBooks Online, Sage, Intuit Profile, and Taxprep with an aptitude for learning new systems quickly
- Experienced in full cycle accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, audit support, sales tax, and corporate tax
- Strong administrative and clerical skills with a solid understanding of accounting principles and processes
- Extensive customer service experience, providing exceptional assistance and support to company personnel, clients, partners, and vendors
- Detail-oriented professional with strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, excelling in teamwork and collaboration within fast-paced environment
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Winners
Ottawa, ON, Canada
03.2024 - Current
- Demonstrating a high level of customer service while processing all refunds, exchanges, and purchases in accordance with company guidelines
- Providing information about merchandise items, prices and brands, promotions, events, and company policies and procedures
- Processing point of sale (POS) transactions by payment cards or cash and issuing receipts to customers
- Performing cash office duties, including counting cash from sales registers and reconciling cash with sales reports at the end of the day
Accountant
Ocean Golden Line Shipping Co.
Tehran, Iran
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Processed full cycle accounting, including journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts
- Executed payroll processing, ensured accurate and timely payments, and managed employee data
- Posted payroll journal entries into accounting system
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Supported the closing process for monthly and yearly financial periods by preparing trial balance, financial statements, and detailed reports for the department
- Provided support during annual financial audits
- Prepared and filed corporate tax returns and individual tax returns
Accountant
Sareh Khodro Co.
Tehran, Iran
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Posted and prepared journal entries using accounting software
- Reconciled bank accounts and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis and resolved any discrepancies
- Processed invoices to customers and maintained accurate records of customer payments and account balances
- Processed supplier invoices for payment and ensured bills were paid in a timely and accurate manner
- Implemented new accounting software, leading to more efficient financial data management and reporting
- Improved budget forecasting accuracy with detailed variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures
Accountant
Shayan Hesabgar Co.
Tehran, Iran
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks
Education
Graduate Certificate - Accounting And Financial Practice
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Dr. Shariaty Technical University
Tehran, Iran07-2019
Timeline
Sales Associate
Winners
03.2024 - Current
Accountant
Ocean Golden Line Shipping Co.
07.2022 - 08.2023
Accountant
Sareh Khodro Co.
06.2020 - 07.2021
Accountant
Shayan Hesabgar Co.
11.2019 - 05.2020
Graduate Certificate - Accounting And Financial Practice
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Dr. Shariaty Technical University