Sumira Salik

Junior Accountant | Business Administration Professional

East Coast Demerara, GY.

About

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Clerk with foundational expertise in financial administration and a strong academic background in Business Administration and Accounting. Proven ability to efficiently process transactions, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance, contributing to streamlined financial operations. Eager to leverage strong analytical, organizational, and technical skills to drive efficiency and support organizational growth in a dynamic accounting or business management role.

Work

Ministry of Education, Guyana

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Accounts Clerk

Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana

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Summary

Managed financial transactions and ensured compliance for the Ministry of Education, contributing to efficient fiscal operations.

Highlights

Processed and accurately recorded over 100+ expenditure transactions weekly using IFMIS, ensuring precise financial tracking and reporting efficiency.

Verified payment vouchers and supporting documents for accuracy and compliance across all financial operations, consistently mitigating financial risks and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Monitored budget availability and ensured correct allocation of expenditures, contributing to optimal resource utilization and preventing overspending for departmental initiatives.

Accurately reconciled accounts and posted journal entries, maintaining data integrity and facilitating the preparation of reliable financial statements.

Developed and maintained robust filing and record-keeping systems for critical financial documents, enhancing accessibility by 20% and improving audit readiness.

Education

Institution Not Specified

East Coast Demerara, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Diploma Financial and Management Accounting

Institution Not Specified

East Coast Demerara, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Certificate (SCQF Level 6) Business

Institution Not Specified

East Coast Demerara, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Secondary Education Certificate General Studies Grade: 8 ONES, 1 TWOS

Institution Not Specified

East Coast Demerara, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Bachelor Business Administration

Institution Not Specified

East Coast Demerara, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Advanced Diploma (CAT Certified) Accounting and Business

Languages

English

Skills

Software & Systems

Microsoft Office Suite, IFMIS.

Core Competencies

Financial Record-keeping, Budget Monitoring, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Document Verification, Compliance, Data Entry, Administrative Support, Filing Systems.

Soft Skills

Fast Learner, Time Management, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving.