Sephorah Yandouma

Houston, Texas, *****

ad3ted@r.postjobfree.com 201-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/sephorah-yandouma CAREER OBJECTIVE

Hardworking, and goal-oriented administrative assistant who is looking for a challenging career that will further cultivate my professional agility and accomplish my passion for helping others. Driven and motivated to pursue a career growth path, looking for an entry-level position with “Internal Audit or Consultant” to ensure financial statements are complete and accurate and compliance of accounting procedures.

EDUCATION

J. H. Jones School of Business, Texas Southern University Houston, TX Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting - Cum Laude August 2016 - May 2019 Scholarships: Jesse H. Jones School of Business, The Kase and Eileen Lawal Endowed scholarship PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Monarch School and Institute Houston, TX

Assistant Administrator Contract September 2023 -February 2023

Provide courteous and professional assistance to visitors, parents, students, and staff members, addressing inquiries and concerns. Successfully keep client confidentiality while exemplifying excellent customer service to each client.

Office Management: Maintain an organized and efficient office environment, including managing incoming calls, directing visitors/parents, and overseeing office supplies and equipment. Assist with sorting, filing, scanning, and photocopying documents as needed to ensure proper record keeping.

Data Entry: Accurately input and update information into databases, spreadsheets, and other digital systems as required. Collect timesheets of different staff and submit them to the accounting department.

Utilize various software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email platforms, and internal systems.

Follow established organizational procedures, guidelines, and protocols to maintain consistency and operational excellence.

Flexibility: Be prepared to step into various administrative roles and tasks as needed, adapting quickly to changing circumstances. Factoring invoices and coordinating other office activities. All-Star Tax Services Real Estate & Notary Houston & Humble, Tx Tax Accountant January2022- May2022

Requesting additional information from clients for processing tax returns, advising, completing, and submitting tax returns on behalf of clients.

Prepare worksheets, email clients, collecting relevant financial records, including pay stubs and income statements data entry of all filling documents, responsible for assisting in daily office maintenance.

Eliminate, minimize or defer tax payments using proper regulations, stay up-to-date with tax laws and regulations.

Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills to help clients legally maximize their returns and reduce tax burdens. Take calls and build customer relationships to promote and expand the business. Confidence Trucking LLC. Richmond, Tx

Accounting Assistant September 2021-Febrary2022

Assist with maintaining various monthly financial accounting activities and invoicing.

Receiving and making phone calls, tracking sheet for truck drivers.

Recording, reviewing the budget, creating files with bills of ladings, and rate confirmation.

Processing payroll statements, factoring invoices, and coordinating other office activities. Texas Southern University Library Houston, TX

Librarian Assistant August 2018- June 2020

Assisted colleagues with inquiries such as tutoring, researching and computer assistance.

Instructed other assistants on how to lend and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks.

Innovated a system for library materials that were to be loaned and replaced in designated areas per identification number and title, which decreased sorting time by 15%.

Registered patrons for permit which allowed them to access books, periodicals, and other library materials. NU Republic Inc. Houston, TX

Tax Intern January 2019- May 2019

Analyzed financial statements and client documentation in determining appropriate tax treatment for each specific client.

Identified, researched, assessed various tax issues through Lexis Nexis, and gave appropriate conclusions to senior staff and managers.

Successfully keep client confidentiality while exemplifying excellent customer service to each client.

Increased company’s clientele by 5% through rigorous marketing through social media and referrals from satisfied clients. African Fashion Week Houston, TX

Executive Administrative Intern May 2017–October 2019

Maintain and submit proper records of all hours worked weekly, manage at minimum of two times per week by phone to report updates on assignments, tasks, objectives and other critical items related to African Fashion Week project.

Be responsible when using all digital and social media platforms to promote and represent FOSE and African Fashion Week, give notice of any formal cancellations, re-scheduling and changes related to schedule with a notice of 48 hours or greater, except for critical emergencies.

● Developed strategic recommendations with my team for the management which produced very good fashion event. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & AFFILIATIONS

Volunteer at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Genesis Confirmation and Edge Middle School September 2023- Now Volunteer at Second Serving Fighting Hunger Since 2023 Lakewood Church Volunteer Champion Club December2021- May 2023 French Club, Texas Southern University Houston, TX Member August 2017- May 2021

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Houston, TX Vice President December 2017-May 2019

National Society of Leadership and Success, TSU Houston, TX Member August 2018– December 2021

Beta Alpha PSI, Texas Southern University Houston, TX Vice President August 2018– May 2020

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Language: French, Lingala, English

Skills: Microsoft Office, Tableau, Help Desktop, Financial Statements, Tax Preparation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Financial Ratios, Conflict Resolution, Teamwork, organization & Prioritization. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate of completion Ministry Safe Child Sexual Abuse October 26,2023 Certification of Emergency Management Institute FEMA January 31,2023 Certificate of Completion Tax Accountant December 03,2018

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