Sevda Cirak 289-***-****
**** *'Neil Street L*J*N2 Niagara Falls ON ************@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
An accounting professional with a Diploma in Business Accounting from Niagara College. Skilled in planning, coordinating, and supervising complex operations in a variety of settings. A team player, able to maintain strong professional relationships with all levels of staff. Possesses strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide outstanding customer service in a friendly, helpful, patient and kind manner.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
●Knowledgeable in processing financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
●Adept in using Sage 50, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
●Preparation of general ledgers, trial balance, and monthly journal entries
●Financial statements and reports
●Application of fundamental management accounting principles
●Possesses a strong understanding of the importance of financial integrity
●Strong ability to enter and analyze data
●Strong aptitude with figures
●Keen problem-solving skills and attention to detail
●Customer service skills
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Payroll Technician- Goldhawk Accounting, Throld, 2022
Accounting Clerk – Strangers & Associates, Smithville, Ontario 2021
●Processing cheque/wire/EFT payments and monthly bank reconciliation
●HST summary
●Simple accounting in Sage and QuickBooks
●Process all forms of payables; posting, batching, matching and coding of monthly invoices
●Check requisitions and expense reports
●Providing exceptional customer service as required
●Researching and documenting account balances
Cost Analyst – Hamill Machines, Niagara Falls, Ontario 2020
●Calculated cost of inventory and tracked records
●Organized inventory, calculated the cost of machines and equipment to ensure accurate record keeping.
●Recorded and processed invoices, prices, inventory and time cards in the E2 manufacturing software program.
●Implemented financial policies and procedures in the processing of all financial transactions.
English Teacher – Social Science High School, Mersin, Turkey 1996 - 2016
●Specialized in teaching Grammar, Listening, Speaking and Reading skills to high school students
●Responsible for approximately 200 female students in a dormitory; monitored registers, mealtimes and study/sleep times
●Used interactive whiteboard; audiovisual equipment and crafts to provide opportunities for students to express creativity
●Evaluated progress, determined individual needs of students and discussed results with students and parents
Lead Teacher - Summer Courses in England (London & Canterbury) 2005/2009/2015
●Escorted approximately 15 students from Turkey on one-month summer courses to England
●Responsible for the care of students during month-long courses in boarding school environments in England.
●Ensured any student issues were immediately attended to and resolved
●Resolved problems with itineraries, service and accommodations
EDUCATION
Diploma: Business Accounting, Niagara College, NOTL, ON
Course Work
●Prepared financial statements, income statements and management reports to aid in decision making and to monitor company performance.
●Prepared budgets and estimates for a financial year and tracked implementation.
●Possesses an understanding of financial simulation models and their application.
●Assessed internal controls, financial reporting systems and accounting procedures with recommendations to Management
Bachelors: Degree Administrative Science and Economics, Eastern University, Cyprus
Diploma: Computer Programming- Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Festival Assistant - Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre, St. Catharines ON 2018
●Provided navigation and guidance to guests and participants during the festival
●Helped in the organization of the festival and assisted in several duties as required.
Tour Guide – Niagara College, Welland ON 2017
●Helped new international students become familiar with the campus, services, transportation and courses.
●Answered questions about Niagara, bus services and classroom facilities; presented students with small mementos from Niagara College
Kitchen Assistant - Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre, St. Catharines ON 2017
●Assisted in serving meals prepared by Syrian newcomers; organized portions and plates for guests
TRAINING
●WHMIS Certificate 2020
●Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations Certificate of Training – Access Forward 2020
●OHSA Certificate - Ontario Ministry of Labour 2020
●SellSafe Certificate 2020