Geety Siddiqui
LA VERGNE,TN
Summary
Experienced Finance professional with over seven years of hands-on expertise in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Demonstrated success in optimizing accounting workflows, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Proficient in utilizing various accounting software programs and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive financial excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Administrative Assistant
UNESCO
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared monthly, Quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Monitored the accounts receivable, accounts payable.
- Performed full cycle accounting.
- Completed journal entries and accruals to match financial activities.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls through regular monitoring of finance-related activities.
Budget and Finance Assistant
UN Habitat
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Performed Donor, management, and year-end financial reporting.
- Maintained and processed all project relevant information in UMOJA (accounting software)
- Assisted in generating budgetary and financing reports, including statistical/financial data tables, charts and spreadsheets using office software and templates.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes.
Finance Associate
Women for Afghan Women (WAW)
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared accurate financial statements for management review, ensuring timely decision making.
- Assisted in the successful completion of annual audits, addressing auditor inquiries and providing supporting documentation.
- Analyzed the driving factors for variances for multiple accounts monthly.
Financial Analyst
Moore Afghanistan formerly known as Afghanistan Holding Group
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Prepared and performed tax calculations.
- Strengthened relationships with external partners such as banks or auditors through timely communication and transparent collaboration.
Business Unit Assistant
American University of Afghanistan
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided necessary support on project concept development, project cycle and project activity monitoring.
Admin and Finance Officer
Hamkar Construction Company
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Recorded accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll using Quickbooks software.
- Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs and minimize losses and assured compliance with internal controls.
Education
ACCA Finalist (10 Papers) - Chartered Accountant
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
London, UK2024
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Kabul University
Kabul, Afghanistan03.2015
Skills
- International Financial reporting standards (IFRS)
- SAP, UMOJA, ERP and Quickbooks knowledge
- Double entry bookkeeping
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Accounts and ledger reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
Timeline
Finance & Administrative Assistant
UNESCO
06.2022 - 12.2023
Budget and Finance Assistant
UN Habitat
03.2022 - 06.2022
Finance Associate
Women for Afghan Women (WAW)
04.2021 - 03.2022
Financial Analyst
Moore Afghanistan formerly known as Afghanistan Holding Group
11.2018 - 11.2019
Business Unit Assistant
American University of Afghanistan
07.2017 - 11.2018
Admin and Finance Officer
Hamkar Construction Company
01.2015 - 06.2017
ACCA Finalist (10 Papers) - Chartered Accountant
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Kabul University
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