Shamla Zanfikar
Somerset,USA
Summary
With over 3 years of experience in the educational industry, as well as over 5 years as a financial accountant in medium and large-scale business organizations, I possess a diverse set of skills that make me a well-rounded candidate. Skills demonstrated experience in management of general accounting functions. Excellent communicator, presenter and works well with individuals at all levels of an organization. Critical thinker with the ability to integrate technology and best practices to increase accuracy and efficiency of accounting and administration practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4-5) Teacher
Al-Wali Academy
Edison, NJ
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Al-Wali Academy Islamic school started on 2022/2023 and it is committed to providing the Islamic education for the children.
- Developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum to stimulate and engage young learners.
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment beneficial to early childhood development.
- Planning and conducting educational activities, including storytelling, arts and crafts, Islamic studies and outdoor play.
- Assessing and monitoring children's progress through observation and evaluation.
- Communicating effectively with parents and guardians about their child's development, behavior, and milestones.
- Collaborating with other educators and support staff to promote a cohesive learning experience.
- Addressing individual learning needs and providing support to children with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the classroom, including sanitizing toys and equipment.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Participating in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Al-Wali Academy Islamic school started on 2022/2023 and it is committed to providing the Islamic education for the children.
Front Office Administrator
Muslim Center of Middlesex County (MCMC) Maktab
Piscataway, NJ
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Muslim Center of Middlesex County (MCMC) is a non-profit organization, which is providing educational and other community services. The Maktab is an after-school program which is conducted by MCMC. It is specially designed to teach religious education to public school students.
- Oversee and maintain transaction and payment updates.
- Handle financial records of Maktab on behalf of MCMC.
- Maintain teachers' and student's records.
- Work as a substitute teacher for Quran and Islamic studies.
- Coordinate students' activity days and Maktab events.
- Muslim Center of Middlesex County (MCMC) is a non-profit organization, which is providing educational and other community services. The Maktab is an after-school program which is conducted by MCMC. It is specially designed to teach religious education to public school students.
Accountant
Comtronics Lanka
Sri Lanka
04.2009 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: Comtronics Lanka is a medium scale business that provides computer hiring and technical services for different sizes of businesses.
- Prepared financial statements and stock monitoring.
- Prepared journals and monthly accruals and general ledger reconciliations with extreme accuracy.
- Prepared and reconciled unearned revenue and accrued revenue schedules.
- Reconciled fixed asset subsidiary ledger to general ledger.
- Reconcile bank accounts.
- Preparing EPF, ETF, and tax accounts.
- Participate monthly stock take operation team.
- Maintained asset register, reviewed expenditure accounts, and identify asset acquisitions.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
- Comtronics Lanka is a medium scale business that provides computer hiring and technical services for different sizes of businesses.
Education
diploma program - early childhood education (Ages 3 to 6)
North American Montessori Center
08.2025
bachelor's degree - business administration
University of the people
01.2024
Executive Diploma - Islamic Banking and Finance
Al-Huda CIBE Pakistan
12.2020
CIMA - UK -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountant
12.2011
AAT - UK -
Association of Accounting Technician
12.2009
Skills
- MS Office
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Outlook
- Publisher
- QuickBooks
- Dropbox
- Google Docs
- Google Drive
- Database management
Core Proficiencies
- Computer literacy including a solid working knowledge of MS office (Excel, Word, Power point, Access, Outlook, Publisher)
- QuickBooks
- Dropbox
- Google Docs
- Google Drive
- Database management
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4-5) Teacher
Al-Wali Academy
09.2023 - 02.2025
Front Office Administrator
Muslim Center of Middlesex County (MCMC) Maktab
09.2021 - 08.2024
Accountant
Comtronics Lanka
04.2009 - 03.2013
diploma program - early childhood education (Ages 3 to 6)
North American Montessori Center
bachelor's degree - business administration
University of the people
Executive Diploma - Islamic Banking and Finance
Al-Huda CIBE Pakistan
CIMA - UK -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountant
AAT - UK -
Association of Accounting Technician