Zakaria Chiheb
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
MBA Finance graduate (Mercy University, 2026) with a strong academic foundation in financial analysis, management accounting, and cost control.
Knowledgeable in journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting, with advanced Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling.
Fluent in English, French, and Spanish. Seeking an entry-level accounting role in an international environment where I can continue to develop practical skills and contribute to a team.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Financial Manager Intern
SETRAT
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with financial monitoring, expense tracking, and internal reporting
- Supported review of accounting records and financial documentation
- Helped prepare financial summaries for management decision-making
- Worked cross-functionally with finance and administrative teams
Business Analyst Intern
B.F.Z CONSULTING
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported financial data analysis for internal and client reporting
- Assisted in cost tracking, budgeting inputs, and management accounting reviews
- Contributed to process improvements impacting financial accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborated with finance and operations teams on reporting and analysis tasks
Education
MBA - Finance
Mercy College
Manhattan, NY02-2026
BBA - Management
International Institute For Higher Education
Rabat, Morocco04-2023
Skills
Familiar with journal entries and the month-end close process
Understanding of accruals and prepayments
Basic knowledge of General Ledger (GL) functions
Exposure to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Familiar with financial reconciliations
Foundation in management accounting principles
Certification
Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Issued Sep 2025
Credential ID: TVWYDI61JVQJ
Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Issued Sep 2025
Credential ID: YZQ9VZ8L6FBI
Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced
Johns Hopkins University — Issued Aug 2024
Credential ID: F6QCT5GWNTEB
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Financial Manager Intern
SETRAT
08.2023 - 09.2023
Business Analyst Intern
B.F.Z CONSULTING
06.2023 - 07.2023
MBA - Finance
Mercy College
BBA - Management
International Institute For Higher Education