Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accounting skills
Relatedexperience
References
Languages
Timeline
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SARAH SLEIMAN

Peterborough,ON

Summary

Known for meticulous attention to detail and adept at investigating and analyzing liability, I am an analytical thinker skilled in developing innovative solutions to complex problems. I excel in quickly building rapport with clients and effectively communicating findings, thereby fostering trust and enabling informed decision-making.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Preparer

Cody and James
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.
  • Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
  • Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
  • Provided exceptional customer service during peak tax season by remaining calm under pressure and addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
  • Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.

Audit Division

Canada Revenue Agency
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Audit Taxpayers’ returns, books, and records
  • Taxpayer requests and supporting documents to confirm and enforce compliance with the statutes administered by CRA
  • Prepared working papers, letters, and reports to support work completed and complied asset information to assist in the collection of taxpayer indebtedness
  • Planned how the audit would be conducted: reviewed documents and researched legislation, jurisprudence, publications, and policies
  • Discussed with taxpayers and/or representatives technical and contentious issues, proposed reassessments, and recommendations regarding penalties and consideration of waiving of interest.

Pharmacy Technician

Westmount Pharmacy
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Processed, prepared, packaged, and labelled prescriptions and pharmaceutical products
  • Received prescriptions and relayed the needed medications to the Pharmacist
  • Ensured adequate stocks of medications by keeping track of the supply numbers.

Education

Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigations -

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
06.2021

Business Administration- Accounting -

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
2018

Skills

  • Expertise in handling Microsoft applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
  • Analytical skills in Taxation, Auditing, Business, and contract law
  • Sound knowledge of accounting concepts
  • Strong communication skills
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Accounting skills

  • Working knowledge of balancing and reconciling general ledger accounts
  • Thorough understanding of accounting functions including A/P and A/R
  • Strong background in preparing and maintaining periodic bookkeeping reports
  • Analytic mind aimed at handling bookkeeping discrepancies in an effective manner
  • Highly skilled in using technology to support Accounting activities
  • Knowledgeable in payroll and bank reconciliation support
  • Excellent organizational skills

Relatedexperience

  • Tax Clinic (Volunteer), Fleming College, 2017, Knowledge and experience in current income tax preparation procedures and relevant tax laws as they pertain to personal income tax returns, Served low-income families, individuals, and seniors, Prepared and filed basic income tax returns using Revenue Canada-supplied computer software
  • JP Construction (Bookkeeping), 2016, Created and Managed a system to generate monthly posting entries, Performed General Accounting and intra-company reconciliation, Maintained detailed records of the owner’s purchase orders, Created journal entries/memos, reconciled system payments, and performed month-end duties

References

References available upon request

Languages

English
Arabic

Timeline

Tax Preparer

Cody and James
03.2019 - 01.2020

Audit Division

Canada Revenue Agency
01.2018 - 09.2019

Pharmacy Technician

Westmount Pharmacy
01.2010 - 01.2016

Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigations -

Algonquin College

Business Administration- Accounting -

Fleming College
SARAH SLEIMAN