Shiza Shahzaid

• Advocate for over 300 Accounting & Finance students, facilitating departmental planning and financial strategy discussions with faculty and administration.
• Organize and coordinate participation in 6+ financial management training programs each semester, driving a 30% increase in student engagement and collaboration.
• Serve as a liaison between students and department heads, effectively communicating financial concerns and academic resource needs to enhance support services.
• Develop strong relationships with faculty to align departmental objectives with student priorities, ensuring a cohesive educational experience.
• Utilize analytical skills to assess financial training outcomes, contributing to continuous improvement in program effectiveness.

• Developed an Excel-driven expense tracking system featuring real-time variance alerts, streamlining the reconciliation process and achieving a 40% reduction in time spent.

• Maintained 100% budget adherence while generating clear and comprehensive financial reports for program leadership, enhancing accountability and transparency across departments.

• Collaborated with five regional leads to unify expense submissions and standardize financial reporting formats, ensuring consistency and accuracy in financial data management.

• Leveraged analytical skills to identify trends and discrepancies, contributing to informed financial decision-making and strategic planning.

• Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and support financial objectives.

• Leveraged QuickBooks to enhance bookkeeping and financial record management, ensuring precise transaction processing and accurate ledger maintenance.

• Collaborated in the preparation of monthly financial statements and detailed expense summaries, providing valuable insights for senior management's internal review.

• Executed thorough bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies that strengthened audit trails and elevated overall financial accuracy.

• Developed a keen eye for detail, contributing to improved financial reporting and compliance, aligning with best practices in the financial accounting domain.

• Gained hands-on experience in financial analysis, enhancing my ability to support strategic decision-making in a financial accountant role.