Shahan Gilani
Brampton, Ontario, L6P 2R4
************@*****.***
Objective:
Obtain an entry level position as an Accounting Administrator applying skills learned at university and prior work experience to achieve efficient and optimal results
Education:
York University Expected December 2012Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in EconomicsCourses of Interest: Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Economics, Management Accounting
University of Windsor (B. Commerce (H), Transferred to York University) September 2006 - April 2009
Experience:
Private Tutor January 2011 - PresentHelp high school and undergraduate students with assignments, homework and test preparation with a goal of achieving minimum grade of B+Courses Taught: Calculus 1, Financial Accounting and Financial Economics
Accounting Intern, Coca-Cola Pakistan Summer, 2009Completed journal entries for cash receipts and account transactions efficiently using Microsoft ExcelPrepared bank reconciliations with careful analysis of each statementMaintained listings of accounts receivables and payablesMultitasking between faxing, filing and photocopying to maintain an efficient office environment
Customer Services Representative, Startec Global February - August, 2006Outbound calling to new and lost customers in United StatesAchieved personal goal of 25-30 sales every month for long distance call serviceCommunicated with clients in a respectful manner to make sure there were no complains
Accounting Intern, Peckovers February - June, 2004Responsibly entered journal entries for supervisorEfficiently organized and filed documents, provided required files when needed by accountants
Volunteer Experience:Pakistan flood relief, supplied food to victims at affected locations August, 2010Election Campaign for Provincial Assembly candidate, Pakistan June, 2010Actor, PNCA Comedy Festival March - May, 2010
Skills, Activities & Interests:
Skills: Exceptional communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
Languages: Fluent in English, Saraiki, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Technical Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Activities: York University Economics club; York University Cricket club