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Afra Arshad

Sydney,Australia

Summary

Highly motivated accounting student at Macquarie University, Sydney, and former exchange student in the Master of Management program at ESSEC Business School, France, with over 3 years of professional experience in audit (assurance) at EY. Seeking a challenging career in accounting and auditing with a progressive organization that offers opportunities to leverage technical skills, extensive experience, and dedication to excellence while pursuing a CPA qualification.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier (Casual)

Bath & Body Works
09.2023 - Current
  • Operating the point-of-sale (POS) system with a 99% accuracy rate, ensuring minimal errors.
  • Processing returns and exchanges according to company policies
  • Accurately handling cash, credit card, and gift card transactions
  • Greeting customers and ascertaining customers' needs
  • Replenishing supplies at the cashier station as needed.

Cashier (Casual)

ZARA
08.2023 - Current
  • Taking responsibility for all cash till operations and security within the store and driving excellent customer service at the cash desk
  • Investigating, reporting and resolving discrepancies
  • Efficiently solving cashier transactions, opening & closing tills, and handling an average of 50 transactions per shift.
  • Processing payments and handling returns.

Accounting Team Member (Part-time)

Deluxe Joinery Australia
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Handling accounts, operations, administration tasks, invoicing, bookkeeping
  • Nesting (joinery-specific task)
  • Procurement of raw material used for joinery
  • XERO Experienced.

Senior Associate of Assurance & French Expert (Full-time)

ERNST & YOUNG
11.2019 - 02.2023
  • Delivered the highest quality on every task assigned in line with EY Global review methodology and the expectations of Global engagement teams
  • Executed & documented specific review procedures as defined by the engagement teams of France and Australia (APAC)
  • Timely identification of accounting issues, clearly documenting the facts and findings
  • Contributed ideas for improvement by comparing the efficiency of review procedures performed across different clients
  • Coached and guided associates, advanced, and lead associates to better understand audit procedures.

Education

Master of Commerce (Specialisation in Accounting) -

Macquarie University
Sydney
12.2024

Master in Management - Study Abroad

ESSEC Business School
Cergy, France
06.2024

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) -

University of Delhi
Delhi, India
08.2018

Skills

  • Proficient in English, French, & Hindi
  • Quality Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Team Player
  • Quick Learner
  • Highly Adaptive
  • Problem-Solving
  • Proficient with Computer Applications
  • Specialized in MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT, PDF)

Activities

  • Took an Exchange Program in France.
  • NEC Equity Ambassador at Macquarie University, Sydney.
  • SPOT Award at EY INDIA for delivering exceptional quality work.
  • Volunteered for TedX 2023 Sydney, Australia
  • Volunteered for Rotaract Club Delhi, India
  • Guest Relations Team Member at Luna Park Sydney (during holidays)
  • Enrolled in the Global Leadership Program (GLP) at Macquarie University, Australia
  • Semifinalist at the 2023 World Vision Australia Student Competition.
  • Have been granted for 5 years the clearance of Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Timeline

Cashier (Casual)

Bath & Body Works
09.2023 - Current

Cashier (Casual)

ZARA
08.2023 - Current

Accounting Team Member (Part-time)

Deluxe Joinery Australia
04.2023 - 07.2023

Senior Associate of Assurance & French Expert (Full-time)

ERNST & YOUNG
11.2019 - 02.2023

Master of Commerce (Specialisation in Accounting) -

Macquarie University

Master in Management - Study Abroad

ESSEC Business School

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) -

University of Delhi

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