Farha Siddiqui, Financial Analyst

Farha Siddiqui

Financial Analyst

Euler Hermes

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Government/Fund Accounting
Experience
10 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 2 Months

Financial Analyst at Euler Hermes
  • United States
  • December 2009 to January 2014

Euler Hermes, Atlanta, GA December, 2009 - January, 2014
Financial Analyst

Responsibilities: Performs analysis of the business goals, objectives, and needs of the general business environment for the appropriate segment, division, group or line of business. Performs research and analysis to support business operations and presents findings to manager. Plans and designs business processes and make recommendations and changes in order to improve and support business systems and activities and/or to deliver greater effectiveness and efficiency. Utilizes systems and data to resolve business issues in the most effective and productive manner. Identifies best practices and suggests how to improve current practices. Calculates/estimates costs and benefits of alternative actions or solutions to establish their viability. Develops recommendations to solve problems and issues related to business operations. Analyzes and documents business processes and metrics, and identifies improvement opportunities.

Assistant Accountant at IR&S Associates
  • United States
  • March 2006 to December 2009

IR&S Associates, Atlanta, GA March, 2006 - December, 2009
Assistant Accountant

Responsibilities: Applied GAAP fiscal guidelines, and agency policies to establish tables/records of accounts or financial transactions, reviewed financial data, and assigned entries or applied accounting control measures to proper accounts. Assisted with general ledger entries, monthly closing process, distribution of financial statement reports, compiled budget and financial audit documents, semi-detailed bank reconciliations, etc. Developed, maintained and prepared periodic reports that compared budgeted costs to actual costs.

Financial Service Representative at Citizens Trust Bank
  • United States
  • January 2005 to March 2006

Citizens Trust Bank, Birmingham, AL January, 2005 - March, 2006
Financial Service Representative

Responsibilities: Conducted a wide range of branch operational activities and financial services including cross-selling banking, investment and insurance products and services to new and existing customers. Maintained thorough understanding of all consumer-related products and services while providing a clear understanding of all technical aspects and benefits offered. Precisely and efficiently processed and recorded routine transactions for bank customers including cashing checks, accepting deposits, withdrawals, performed the necessary paperwork and assisted with ATM settlement.

Sales Associate at Super Target
  • United States
  • December 2003 to January 2005

Super Target, Birmingham, AL December, 2003 - January, 2005
Sales Associate

Responsibilities: Ascertain that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, including greeting and acknowledgement. Assert solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service. Offer to open store's credit account. Accurately and efficiently ring, and maintain all cash at the registers.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Government/Fund Accounting
  • at University of Alabama
  • January 2007

Government/Fund Accounting (CPA Eligible), University of Alabama 2007

Bachelor's degree, India
  • at Osmania University
  • January 1999

Bachelor of Accounting, Osmania University, India 1999

Specialties & Skills

Analysis Tools
Banking
Accounting
QuickBooks
PeopleSoft
ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTING
BENEFITS
BEST PRACTICES
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
FINANCIAL ANALYST
GENERAL BUSINESS
METRICS
OPERATIONS
SOLUTIONS

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