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Sarira Azarpanah

Toronto,ON

Summary

Finance graduate with a strong computer skillset and a keen passion for analysis. Equipped with a solid understanding of financial principles, able to combine analytical thinking with technical proficiency to extract valuable insights from complex data. Eager to contribute this interdisciplinary expertise to a dynamic finance team.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

LCBO
11.2022 - Current
  • Efficiently operated cash registers and processed transactions, ensuring accuracy in handling payments and adhering to company cash-handling policies.
  • Provided customer service by addressing inquiries and assisting with purchasing decisions, resulting in consistently positive feedback and high customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized store environment, restocking shelves, and contributing to a visually appealing shopping experience for customers.

Financial Analyst

Payon
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted comprehensive financial data analysis, utilizing tools such as Excel and financial modeling software, to support senior analysts in generating accurate forecasts and identifying investment opportunities, contributing to a 12% improvement in investment accuracy.
  • Assisted in creating clear financial reports that helped management cut unnecessary costs by 5% in one quarter.
  • Presented findings and recommendations to senior management and clients, fostering strong relationships and enhancing communication channels
  • Streamlined budgeting process, saving 20% time and improving cost analysis accuracy.

Education

ASC Degree - Business Finance

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
08.2023

Skills

  • Strong analytical and data analysis skills, with experience in preparing month-end reports, annual budgets, forecasts, and business analytics
  • Proficient in building Excel models, executing journal entries, and utilizing advanced Excel functions (eg, pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUPs, and IF functions) for efficient data analysis
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint in addition to other professional financial computer software including NaviPlan and QuickBooks
  • Proficient in data analysis techniques, leveraging SQL for querying and manipulating datasets to derive valuable insights and support informed decision-making
  • Familiarity with "R" statistical computing programming language
  • Quick learner, self-motivated, and driven to solve unstructured problems with oversight
  • Detail-oriented and able to deliver high-quality results within challenging timeframes
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, able to communicate fluently in English and Persian

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

LCBO
11.2022 - Current

Financial Analyst

Payon
03.2022 - 08.2022

ASC Degree - Business Finance

George Brown College
Sarira Azarpanah