Hello! I am Sohana!
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If you are simply interested in learning more about my professional background, please head over to my Linkedin profile here. Because, this website will give you glimpses of my hobbies as well!
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Achieved a strong academic background by graduating from one of the best Universities in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
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Bagged 100% scholarship throughout the 4 years of graduation and held 3rd rank among the Top 5 Rankers in Ras Al Khaimah in 2013 High School Graduates.
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A professional in accounting and administration with over 4 years of experience utilizing SAP, QuickBooks, and Peachtree accounting software..
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Experienced in Accounting Domain – Bookkeeping, AR/AP, UAE VAT Returns, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Bank transactions & reconciliations.
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Data analysis thru – Smart PLS & SPSS
My Interests
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Technology
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Marketing hacks and tricks
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Photography
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Research to learn
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Being creative
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DIY projects
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Learning French and Arabic language
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EXPERIENCE
September 2021 - Present
Finance Coordinator
Maico Gulf LLC, RAK, UAE
Duties:​
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Posts GRNs, cash and credit card expense invoices, freight bills, vendor bills, intra-company sharing cost entries.
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Posts transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records.
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Reconciles accounts receivable transactions, resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
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Matches physical invoices to VAT amounts and checking the VAT submissions.
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Prepares VAT (UAE 5% Value added Tax) report monthly.
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Calculate and prepare cheques for utility, tax and other bills.
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Provides supporting documentation for audits.
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Prepares and submits Letter of Credit (LC) and Collects LC documents from Bank
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Assists bank follow up for acceptance of export LCs and Import documents collection and other related authorized documentation.
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Provide bank with relevant documents for factoring and discounting of LC's
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Achievements:
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Reduced administrative cost by analyzing and presenting a report to the higher management about excessive communication and vehicle petrol expense.
August 2017 - August 2021
General Accountant
Crystal & Zeenah Furniture, Ajman, UAE
Growth Path:
Jan ’18 to August 2021 - General Accountant
August ‘17 to Dec ‘17 - Assistant Accountant
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Key Roles:
1. Entry for daily sales & expenses and monthly adjustments thru QuickBooks (Inventory, prepaid rent, accrued payables etc.)
2. Prepare Daily Sales Report, Daily Expenses, Daily Bank transactions and prepare monthly bank reconciliation.
3. Provide the management with the analysis of financial status.
4. Submit timely Financial Report (Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet)
5. In charge of petty cash transactions
6. Timely payment of all bills (utility, telephone, credit card)
7. Conduct Monthly Inventory
8. Register & comply with tax filing
9. Prepare AR / AP and process Cheques as required. Keep track on Credits and follow up as required.
Achievements:
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Introduced QuickBooks Desktop PRO as accounting software.
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Prepared profit and loss statement for the last 2 years of operations.
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Introduced online VAT Payment to save expenses.
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Arranged the Fire safety training for the staff.
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Established complete chart of accounts.
September 2014- November 2015
Enrollment executive
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Administrative Support Role such as drafting letters, memoranda, e-mails, reports Arranging and coordinating meetings, conferences, conference calls, domestic and international travel. Preparing itineraries, maintaining schedules and calendars, and reviews expense reports. Prepares agendas and support materials for meetings. Takes minute of meetings and maintain status reports, records and files.
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Supporting office management by implementing and maintaining systems, methods and procedures to track and manage contacts, projects, information, and records (such as databases and contracts). Develops initiative, organizational, and follow-up to manage work flow and ensure timely and appropriate response and closure.
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Provides general office operational support for the department, including mailings, copying, and faxing. Maintains files, forms, promotional materials, sales support materials, and related inventory. Execute operations, updates databases, maintains records and contracts, and fill orders to support operation.
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Communications and Liaison between company, its staff, and the stakeholders.
EDUCATION
2021-2022
Master of Business Administration
East Delta University, Bangladesh
2013-2017
Bachelor's Degree
American University of RAK
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2002-2013
High School Diploma
Indian High School, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop & Filmora 9
Microsoft Office Suit- Advanced
UAE Driving License
English Language - Fluent
Financial Accounting & Reporting
SAP ERP
Quickbooks - Advanced
Accounting & Administration
Website Development
Data analysis – Smart PLS & SPSS
CONTACT ME
+971-52-7539-118
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