Accounting Sales

Elona Saqib

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Target Job: Accountant

Accounting • Forensic Accounting • Finance • Economics

Dedicated to Success

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Master degrees in Accounting and Forensic Accounting. Demonstrated proficiency and capability in accounting, economic principles, auditing, and financial reporting.

5+ years experience in accounting with strong abilities in financial analysis, reporting, research, and document management.

Technological Skills: QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Certified user of Alpha, Google Analytics, IDEA data analysis software, Salesforce, Sendgrid, Openadstream. and DoubleClick for Publisher.

Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

Multilingual fluency in English, Italian, and Albanian.

Excellent leadership skills, demonstrated while serving as an advisor to 300 international students during 4 months’ tenure as student ambassador for Roosevelt University.

Solid knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTANT January 2015 – August 2015

PROFESSIONAL DIVERSITY NETWORK Chicago, IL

Excelled at efficiently preparing financial reports and analyzing profit-sharing.

Managed accurate and timely processing of accounts payable for a large multi-site organization.

Performed e-commerce sales financial reports for business partners and investors.

Improved and analyzed the product distribution measurement system and contract realization for all clients.

Conducted nationwide employment statistical report, Diversity Jobs Report, published by Professional Diversity Network.

Facilitated external audits.

Managed client database, conducting financial statistics to improve revenues and sales.

Processed state and federal income taxes, and worked with year end close.

Implemented next-generation technologies and process automations to foster an environment of continuous improvement.

Performed diverse accounting, operations, and client service functions at the corporate office.

Reported financial reports to the CEO and the CFO.

AUDIT INTERN July 2014 – September 2014

SSA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL – AUDIT OFFICE Chicago, IL

Collected and tested data, authored reports, and worked in various stages of audit cycle.

FINANCE MANAGER June 2008 – July 2013

COUNTY OF SHKODER Shkoder, Albania

Recorded transactions in journal, maintained general ledger, prepared financial statements and monthly revenue reports. Prepared funding budgets for project applications for The European Union. Produced consolidated financial statements for Council of Europe and Albanian County funds. Served as member of UNICEF project team to implement monitoring of children’s rights within District of Shkoder.

Played key role in selection and implementation of new accounting software, and in conversion from manual to digital accounting system; resulting in increased efficiency, productivity, and internal controls.

Recognized for writing budgets in compliance with stringent European standards.

ACCOUNTANT January 2011 – July 2013

ILLYRIA INC. Shkoder, Albania

Managed general ledger and accounting journal, prepared financial statements and documentation for government filings and taxes, created sales invoices, processed receipts and payments, managed cash flow, supported external audits, and reconciled balance sheet.

Recommended and implemented new accounting software, which improved efficiency, in addition to, keeping track of inventory, sales, and transactions.

Delivered prompt and accurate information for effective management and decision making.

ACCOUNTANT January 2008 – May 2008

CITY OF SHKODER (MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT) Shkoder, Albania

Planned and managed enterprise budget of $12.95 million in allocated funds, efficiently utilized grant money, prepared financial statements and monthly costing reports.

Met all deadlines and completed all tasks with efficiency and accuracy.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FORENSIC ACCOUNTING June 2015

3.6 GPA • Accounting Club Member

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY

MASTER IN ACCOUNTING 2011

TIRANA UNIVERSITY IN ALBANIA

KEY COURSEWORK

Accounting Information Systems

Financial Statements & Fraud

Business Forensics

Federal Taxation

Issues in Asset Valuation

Information Resource Management

Auditing

Analysis of Financial Statements

International Financial Reporting Standards

Advanced Management Accounting

Computer Forensics

Anti-Money Laundry (AML)

Fraud Examination

BACHELOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

SHKODER UNIVERSITY OF ALBANIA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Fraud Examiner (candidate), Expected November 2015

Designated Chartered Accountant (CPA equivalent), Ministry of Finance, Albania, 2011

International Accounting Standards Certificate, 2011

Current Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

Current Member, Illinois CPA Society

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