Araz Sulaivani
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
As an accountant with twenty-two years of experience, I bring a wealth of process and time-saving insight to any task. I am confident that I would be the perfect addition to your team. My skills include accurate data entry, overseeing monthly transactions, conducting audits, preparing financial reports, and overseeing budgets. My education and work experience taught me how to keep things running smoothly without sacrificing accuracy or quality. Eager to meet challenges; creative, hard work, innovative thinker, fast learner, reliable, loyal, result oriented, and able to work under pressure.
Overview
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1
Certification
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22
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Accounting / Director of Accounting
Serh eldan Bank — Ministry of Finance and Economy
Dohuk, Iraq
10.2001 - 01.2011
- Prepared final accounts and financial statements ensuring compliance with Iraqi accounting standards and requirements.
- Prepared balance sheets and maintained accurate financial records.
- Recorded and monitored revenues and expenses.
- Maintained general ledger records and supporting accounting documentation.
- Supported accounting operations through precise financial reporting and systematic recordkeeping facilitating informed decision-making.
- Compiled salary lists and organized payroll documentation to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
Assistant Professor of Accounting
University of Duhok
Duhok, Iraq
09.2012 - 06.2023
- Instructed courses on accounting principles, banking accounting, and insurance accounting to develop students' foundational knowledge.
- Conducted accounting research and co-authored research papers published in international journals to advance knowledge in the field.
- Mentored students in accounting research, academic writing, and research methodology to enhance their analytical skills.
- Participated in academic conferences, seminars, and professional discussions related to accounting.
- Followed developments in accounting theory and practice, particularly in the banking sector.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - International Accounting
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Malaysia01-2012
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Accounting
University of Duhok
Iraq01-2009
Skills
- Financial statement preparation
- Accounting reporting
- Budget Preparation and Monitoring
- Revenue and Expense Tracking
- Ledger recordkeeping
- Financial Data Analysis
- Corporate Tax Compliance
- Financial Modeling
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical problem-solving
- Time management
- Accounting documentation
Certification
- Federal Income Tax Course — Completed
National Tax Training School | 2026 - IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)
Registered tax preparer identification number.
ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE
- Prepared financial statements and accounting reports as part of academic projects.
- Analyzed financial data and accounting transactions.
- Applied accounting principles to case studies and practical exercises.
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATION
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- U.S. equivalency summary: Bachelor’s degree, major area of study in Accounting.
- Institution status: Equivalent of U.S. regional academic accreditation, as stated in the provided evaluation summary.
- Reference Number: K35997
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Accounting
University of Duhok
09.2012 - 06.2023
Head of Accounting / Director of Accounting
Serh eldan Bank — Ministry of Finance and Economy
10.2001 - 01.2011
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - International Accounting
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Accounting
University of Duhok