Sara Karwa
Ottawa,ON
Summary
A highly experienced Senior Accounts with over nine years of expertise in finance accounting. Skilled in preparing monthly journal entries, updating general ledger, and reconciling balance sheet proven track record streaming best practise for balance sheet processes and ensuring accuracy of financial data. Currently pursuing a Diploma in business accounting to supplement a bachelor's degree in accounting. Eager to learn and grow, proficient in MS Office, Sage 300, and QuickBooks. Possesses excellent listening skills, adaptability, and an efficient multitasked.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Food Bank
08.2023 - Current
- Assisting clients with their food selections
- Assisting with administrative tasks
- Organizing local food drives
Front Desk Agent
Best Western Hotel
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Maintained accurate records of guest information, payments, and reservations using hotel management software systems.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel as needed.
- Increased customer loyalty with exceptional communication skills and personalized service.
- Prepared reports on guest satisfaction levels and other metrics.
- Resolved guest issues promptly, resulting in positive feedback and return visits.
Front Desk Agent
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Maintained accurate records of guest information, payments, and reservations using hotel management software systems.
- Provided exceptional service during high-volume periods or challenging situations, ensuring a seamless experience for all guests.
- Resolved guest issues promptly, resulting in positive feedback and return visits.
- Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
Director of Internal Audit
LAICO in Tunis
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with management to develop action plans addressing identified weaknesses, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding issues.
- Conducted comprehensive financial, operational, and compliance audits to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives within the internal audit department, resulting in enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Created a robust risk assessment framework that enabled the prioritization of audits based on potential impact to the organization.
- Supporting the development of an assurance planning reporting process
- Reporting on control deficiencies to management and making recommendations to mitigate risk and add value
- Challenging current processes across the company and identify opportunities for refinement
Accountant
LAICO - Tripoli
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Prepared and recorded assets, liabilities, revenues, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information
- Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies
- Evaluated and reconciled financial statements including annual balance sheet and quarterly cash flow and income statements, prepared monthly bank reconciliations
- Analyses accounts payable and receivables data over one year, verifying 50+ invoices of cash transactions with team of two; processed daily recording of financial transactions in ledger, avoiding errors by omission by 90%.
Bookkeeper
PWC - Tripoli
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Keeping records, financial transactions, establishing accounts, accounting for transactions
- Process invoices, manage accounts payable and receivable
- Balance subsidiary accounts by reconciling transactions
- Prepare monthly financial reports
- Make an approximation of transactions in accounting system.
Training
BSIC - Dakar
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Monthly Budgets of The Central Bank
- Account the movement of reporters
- Adjustments reporters
- Ordre and Save files
- Preparation of accounting entries.
Education
Diploma - Business Accounting
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON04.2024
Bachelor's degree in accounting - Accounting
University of Tripoli
12.2010
Skills
- Audit principles
- Financial records review
- Financial statement review
- Annual report
- Bookkeeping
- Reconciliation
- Budgeting
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Food Bank
08.2023 - Current
Front Desk Agent
Best Western Hotel
06.2022 - 03.2023
Front Desk Agent
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
06.2022 - 01.2023
Director of Internal Audit
LAICO in Tunis
10.2019 - 11.2021
Accountant
LAICO - Tripoli
05.2016 - 09.2019
Bookkeeper
PWC - Tripoli
01.2013 - 04.2016
Training
BSIC - Dakar
08.2011 - 02.2012
Diploma - Business Accounting
Algonquin College
Bachelor's degree in accounting - Accounting
University of Tripoli
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