Shanzai Durrani
Mobile# 647-***-**** *.*******@*******.***
Address: Stouffville, Ontario
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Seeking a full-time position in office administration, bookkeeping, payroll, accounting, or similar. I graduated in 2023 with a degree in business management with a focus in accounting. I have extensive admin, data entry, and document preparation experience. Further, I have customer service experience in a variety of roles and settings. I seek a position that can further my goal of becoming an accountant. I am available to start immediately.
HIGHLIGHT OF SKILLS:
Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and tax preparation
Knowledge of QuickBooks and ERP systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Effective use of business specific administrative systems – scheduling, bookkeeping and ledger management
Data entry and accuracy
Experienced with the preparation and filing of income taxes (personal income taxes)
Strong decision-making skills, problem solving and analytical thinking
Organized and responsible
Effective time management, priority setting, and adaptability
Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision as well as strong interpersonal skills for effective relationship building and working in a team
Strong knowledge on compliance and confidentiality with policies and procedures
Strong active listener and communicator (written and verbal) who can guide, direct, explain and present
Multilingual – English, Urdu, Pashto, Arabic
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Nimble Information Strategies March 2024 – July 2024
Document Preparation Aurora, Ontario
Register incoming documents from CRA
Analyze, sort and organize documents using bar code technology
Process, analyzes and provides document information requested by CRA
Celestica May 2023 – September 2023 Associate Newmarket, Ontario
Contract for work assignment through Adecco
Verify the quality of completed electronic parts by following set criteria trained on to determine if pass or fail
Assemble cables (flags) using specified machines.
Assemble various electronic parts for suppliers
Nimble Information Strategies June 2019 – August 2022
Data Entry Clerk Aurora, Ontario
Keyed and verified Gr. 3, 6 & 9 math and English EQAO answers into computer database
Keyed and verified personal information on various individuals’ income tax returns such as Name, SIN number and more into a computer database with high level of accuracy
CRA project to index individuals’ paper income tax returns in an online database
Assisted in organizing and maintaining electronic files and records
Absolute Health Clinic November 2017 – December 2019
Administrative Assistant Scarborough, Ontario
Worked as an administrative assistant
Assisted with the normal operations of the business (filing, bookkeeping)
Assisted with the financial accounts
VOLUNTEER:
Hospital for Sick Kids – Wish Tree at Canada’s Wonderland
Wish Tree Volunteer August 2022
Assisted in ribbon sales, ballot filling and tying ribbons to Wish Trees to help with the cause of donations to Sick Kids for funding of a new hospital branch
SCSU Tax Clinic
Junior Tax Associate- Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) April 2022
Helped with the preparation/filing of income tax return for students using UFILE software
Communicated with clients via Zoom to verify their information and needs for various sections of their tax return
Canadian Red Cross
Volunteer August 2017 - September 2017
Assisted in the food bank
Prepared and packaged several food items with specifications for each person
Sorted and shelved various types of food items
EDUCATION:
University of Toronto Scarborough, Ontario
Bachelor of Business Administration-Management/Accounting Graduated 2023
CPA Required Courses Completed: Management control systems, Corporate governance and strategy, Advanced financial accounting, Advanced auditing, Canadian income taxation II
Management, Specialist in Accounting