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Sumera Banu Shaikh
Bellflower, CA 907**-***-*** 1138 **************@*****.***
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Skills
● Flexible and Adaptable
● Problem-Solving
● Verbal and Written Communication
● Decision Making
● Skillful in Microsoft Office and Quickbooks
● Account Reconciliation
● Document Recordkeeping
● Accounting Software Systems
● Payroll Management
● Processing Checks and Invoices
Experience
ACCOUNTING INTERN 05/2020 - 04/2021
PwC - Mafikeng, South Africa
● Used Microsoft productivity software.
● Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
● Assisted with smooth preparation of monthly journal entries and accounts reconciliation.
● Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
● Processed payments, credits and other transactions using company software applications.
● Supported special accounting projects by coordinating files, preparing deliverables and updating tracking spreadsheets.
● Provided assistance to lead accountant and learned steps involved for month-end closing.
● Applied regular updates to accounting database.
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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 08/2016 - 12/2019
Harvest Certified Accountants - Mafikeng, South Africa
● Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
● Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
● Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
● Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
● Organized and maintained chart of accounts and updated monthly entries and adjustments for payroll.
● Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients and account holders.
● Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT 02/2015 - 03/2016
Ak Hardware Distributors - Mafikeng, South Africa
● Processed company receipts, sales invoices and payments from customers and suppliers.
● Verified and processed invoices from vendors and contacted suppliers regarding billing errors.
● Assisted financial professionals with managing general ledgers and account statements.
● Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives.
● Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
● Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
● Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping. Education and Training
University of North West - Mafikeng, South Africa Some College (No Degree) Bcom Accounting, 01/2015
Mafikeng High School - Mafikeng, South Africa High School Diploma 12/2014
Languages
English:
Native/ Bilingual:
Urdu:
Native/ Bilingual:
Afrikaans:
Limited:
Reference:
• Mr. Abdul Kader Karbhai
Owner of Ak Distributor
• Mr. Moses Mwewa
Owner of Harvest Certified
Accountants +27-72-037-****
• Jacques Adlam
Manager at PwC
+ 27 76 173 936
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