Zobia Shaikh
Galway, County Galway,Ireland
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in bookkeeping basics, quality assurance, and organisational skills. Demonstrates strong critical-thinking and physical stamina, with a proven track record in accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger accounting. Adept at managing billing procedures and client relationships while maintaining confidentiality awareness. Committed to enhancing commercial awareness and written expression to support business objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Account /Admin Assistant
Sodexo UK& Ireland
2018.05 - 2021.03
- Process purchase invoices/credit notes on the accounts system in a timely manner
- Producing creditor payment run on a weekly basis
- Sending remittances and following up with contractors for purchase invoices
- Reconciling of Aged Payables monthly
- Updating Bank to Accounts system daily and reconciling down same
- Liaising with the Maintenance Manager on Quotes and sending same to clients
- Sales Invoicing ensuring accurate recharging of client expenses and other related charges
- Produce aged debtors’ listings and statements in a timely manner
- Following up on outstanding invoices and liaising with colleagues on outstanding invoices
- Providing support and cover to the Financial & Administration team members as required
- Assisting with the preparation of information required for the monthly management accounts
- Creating efficiencies through continuous improvement of processes and
- Support other ad-hoc tasks that may arise
Internship
Maldron Hotel
2017.11 - 2018.04
- Accountability for Accounts Payable and GL
- Strong focus on Accounts Payable and Supplier reconciliations
- Invoice and PO matching, working closely with procurement to resolve any discrepancies
- Identify and resolve invoicing issues and accounting errors
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Month-end duties include the reconciliation of all accounts linked to AP
- Preparing reports for accruals and prepayments
- Supporting the Finance team during month end and annual financial audit through the preparation of reports and ad hoc supporting documentation relevant to your area of responsibility
- Point of contact for suppliers regarding account queries
- Support the Finance team with any other duties, as reasonably requested
Internship
BDO
2016.04 - 2016.06
- Assisted with developing audit plans for audit engagement clients
- Visited client premises to perform tests of controls with senior’s colleagues
- Assisting in Reviewing the risk management policies of clients
- Reported on control weaknesses
Education
ACCA Affiliate -
Dublin Business School
2015.01 - 2019.01
MA - Accounting and Finance
ICD Business School
2017.01 - 2019.01
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
University of Sindh
Jamshoro, Sindh 2008.01 - 2010.01
Leaving Certificate Equivalent - undefined
Public School
2003.01 - 2008.01
Skills
- Bookkeeping basics
- Quality Assurance
- Organisational skills
- Critical-thinking
- Physical stamina
- Accounts payable, receivable, general ledger accounting
- Commercial Awareness
- Billing procedures
- Written expression
- Client Relationship Management
- Mail handling
- Confidentiality awareness
Timeline
Account /Admin Assistant
Sodexo UK& Ireland
2018.05 - 2021.03
Internship
Maldron Hotel
2017.11 - 2018.04
MA - Accounting and Finance
ICD Business School
2017.01 - 2019.01
Internship
BDO
2016.04 - 2016.06
ACCA Affiliate -
Dublin Business School
2015.01 - 2019.01
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
University of Sindh
2008.01 - 2010.01
Leaving Certificate Equivalent - undefined
Public School
2003.01 - 2008.01