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Samira Noor

9100 Windflower Lane, Annandale,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented Senior Accountant with 7.5 years experience in accounting field with a focus on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Planned Career Break

Maternity Related
07.2023 - Current
  • Took voluntary pause to focus on full-time caregiving for couple months but highly energized to return to work.
  • Proactively working to obtain the CPA certification by mid 2024.

Senior Accountant

The Carlyle Group
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Analyzed journal entries, financial statement workbooks, investor capital account statements and general ledger where necessary;
  • Reviewed quarterly and annual financial statements along with the footnotes (when applicable) prior to management approval;
  • Reviewed and coordinated capital calls and distribution packages for the notices for the investors;
  • Prepared investment deal documentation packages and facilitated transaction testing with the external auditors;
  • Analyzed transactions for appropriate US GAAP treatment and provisions of fund agreements;
  • Prepared or reviewed moderate to complex waterfall calculations and management fees calculations for the investors;
  • Participated in the cross-departmental projects to improve operational efficiency, process improvement and system development.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Successfully supervised, developed, and trained new team members for their assigned work as needed;
  • Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
  • Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.


Staff Accountant

The Carlyle Group
12.2018 - 02.2021
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Executed periodic financial statements, investor capital account statements and footnote disclosures;
  • Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes;
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements;
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Efficiently responded and resolved any fund related inquiries or due diligence questionnaire from the investors;
  • Facilitated/managed debt agreements, such as, work on borrowing base calculations, borrowing notices or debt compliance packages;

Staff Accountant

Capital Guidance
12.2017 - 11.2018
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Monitored and created cash funding report monthly to initiate wire transfer between entities;
  • Reconciled general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries by maintaining records;
  • Prepared quarterly and yearly audited financials and respond to audit inquiries;
  • Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
  • Monitored inter-company billing for non-US entities, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy;
  • Aided in preparing budgets and forecasting expenses and costs to make informed decisions regarding future financial performance.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.

Junior Accountant

National Acoustics LLC
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
  • Reconciled weekly payroll prior to generate and validate job cost report and union report;
  • Processed manual checks and benefit report for employees and uploaded checks to positive pay as necessary;
  • Performed month end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition, and financial statement preparation;
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
  • Implemented and maintained internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.

Bookkeeper

Lunat & Associates
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Prepared financial statements, general ledger and resolved discrepancies;
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures;
  • Recorded deposits and expenses for client's businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts;
  • Prepared Individual, Partnership and Corporate Tax Return and responded to client inquiries;
  • Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information;
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

George Washington University
Washington DC
05.2020

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance and Investment

Baruch College- The City University of New York
New York, NY
06.2015

Skills

  • Technical Expertise: QuickBooks Pro, Intacct; Investran, OneStream, Peoplesoft, Pro Series, Sales Force, Wdesk and Plexxis

Timeline

Planned Career Break

Maternity Related
07.2023 - Current

Senior Accountant

The Carlyle Group
03.2021 - 06.2023

Staff Accountant

The Carlyle Group
12.2018 - 02.2021

Staff Accountant

Capital Guidance
12.2017 - 11.2018

Junior Accountant

National Acoustics LLC
01.2017 - 08.2017

Bookkeeper

Lunat & Associates
10.2015 - 10.2016

Master of Science - Accounting

George Washington University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance and Investment

Baruch College- The City University of New York

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