Aqsa Bhamla
**** **** **, *** #*** Cell #: 703-***-****
Reston, VA-20194 Email:
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Summary
Over two years of Financial/Accounting experience
Familiar with Accounting Standards and Regulations
Adapt at financial analysis and reporting
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Knowledge of federal taxation for individuals, corporations & partnerships.
Educational Qualifications
University of Northern Virginia (UNVA), USA
Masters in Accountancy, 2010-2011
Expected graduation date is in June 2011
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Internal Auditor
Expected exam date in December 2010
University of Mumbai, India
Bachelors in Commerce (B.Com), 2004-2007
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountancy Foundation Exam, Nov 2005
Chartered Accountancy Intermediate Exam Group 1, Nov 2008
Software skills
Accounting packages: Tally and Quick Books.
Tax software: Tax Act and Tax Cut.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Access, SQL, DBMS and C++, HTML, JavaScript,
Macro-media Flash, Dream Weaver, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Crystal
Reports, Business Objects R1, R2, and R3 versions.
Work Experience
Accounting Associate / Transcription Associate, Chantilly VA: 05/2010 -
Current
a. Responsibilities as a bookkeeper included invoicing, payroll,
order processing, payment processing, account balancing, tax-
related processing, and transcript record-keeping.
b. Transcription-related duties included evaluating audio files,
assigning audio files to transcriptionists, reviewing completed
transcripts, and delivering transcripts to clients.
Accountant at K.K.Bhageria Chartered Accountants, India: 11/2008-04/2009
a. Entrusted to prepare simple to complex tax returns for
individuals and small businesses as a result of exceptional
ability to use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and
credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
b. Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable
income and deductible expenses and allowances.
c. Review financial records such as income statements and
documentation of expenditures in order to determine forms needed
to prepare tax returns.
d. Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to
detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, and procedures.
e. Project Management - Prepare CMA data reports, project cost
estimates, credit appraisal reports, cash flow statements, and
projections for various financing projects.
Accounts Assistant (Temporary Vacation Job) at Middle East Business
Solutions, Kuwait 11/2007-02/2008
a. Assisting in the preparation of month end reporting.
b. Maintaining the general ledger accounts and tracking status of
all internal/external requests.
c. Assisting with preparation and coordination of the audit
process.
d. Assisting with payroll administration
e. Responsible for special projects/other miscellaneous and
departmental related duties as assigned.
Accounts/ Administrative Assistant at Sourze Design, India 01/2003-
02/2004
a. Assisting the Senior Accountant by following up on creditors
payments, salary and wages preparation & disbursements.
b. Entrusted to reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts and
assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
c. Responsibilities for the internal day-to-day financial
operations of the organization.
d. Efficiently handling client calls and scheduling meetings.
e. Assisting with implementing and maintaining internal financial
controls and procedures.
f. Assisting with preparation and coordination of the audit
process.
Academic Achievements and Extracurricular Activities
. Awarded Merit Certificate by the CBSE for being among the top 40% of
successful candidates in Gulf Mathematics Olympiad 2000.
. Completed ICAI 250Hrs Compulsory Computer Training in Jan-2007.
. Certified Web Designer & Developer from Arena Multimedia.
. Attended "ACHIEVERS" Leadership & Personality Development Training
Workshop conducted by AIM (Dubai).
. Awarded the Top Scholar Certificate in Federal Income Taxation in
class of fall 2009.