Early Childhood Educator in Calgary, Alberta

Nishma Shah 315 – 20... Canyon Meadows Drive SE  Calgary, Alberta T2J 7H1 587-2...  ...@hotmail.com Accounting/Payroll/Data Entry Detail-oriented accounting and management professional with more than 20 years of progressively responsible work experience. Proficient in a wide range of accounting and financial management functions, with a proven track record of successfully reducing financial risk through sound policies and effective work procedures. Proactive approach to problem solving and ability to contribute to positive outcomes. CORE COMPETENCIES Accounting  Payroll Administration  Auditing  Month/Year-End Closing Billing  Collections  P&Ls  Payroll & Benefits  Account Reconciliation  Journal Entries Accounts Receivable  Accounts Payable  Financial Statements EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS BrightPath, Calgary (Part time) Apr 2018 – Present Childcare t Supervised and monitored the safety of children in their care. t Helped children keep their hygiene. t Changed diapers of infants and toddlers. t Kept records of children’s routines. Goodlife Fitness, Calgary (Part time) Dec 2016 – Present Jump Associate t Supervised children in the playroom while parents work out. t Received appreciation from parents for bonding well with their children. Southlands Transportation, Calgary (Part time) Sep 2016 – Feb 2018 Bus Aide t Supervised children with special needs while being transported to and from school. t Received appreciation from parents and fellow co-workers for exemplary attention accorded to special needs children. CDI COLLEGE, Calgary (Temporary) Mar 2016 – May 2016 Administrative Assistant t Received and direct incoming calls. t Recorded Students’ daily attendance in the system and ensure their daily compliance. t Enrolled new students according to their program and ensure all paperwork is duly completed. t Receive students’ fees t Filed documents NORDSTROM, Calgary 2014 – 2... Cashier t Processed cash and credit transaction with 100% accountability for all funds. t Resolved customer complaints and respond to inquiries. t Provided exceptional customer service, receiving recognition for top performance. SPEEDSERVE LIMITED, Nairobi, Kenya 2005 – 2... Accountant/Manager t Managed accounting and administrative functions for gas station and convenience store with a US $4.5M annual revenue. t Prepared P&L statements and management reports, collected accounts receivable, resolved billing disputes, and reconciled accounts. t Managed vendor relationships and paid bills. t Administered employee payroll and prepared tax returns in compliance with tax laws. t Reduced overdraft interest by 25% by streamlining debt collection procedures. BIDCO OIL REFINERIES LIMITED, Thika, Kenya 1998 – 2... Accounts Assistant t Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions, and researched and resolved discrepancies. t Balanced cash and posted sales invoices. t Interacted closely with team members to ensure timely and accurate collection on accounts. t Improved collection procedures, significantly reducing outstanding receivables. Education Certification for Child Care Staff (Level 1), Base Corp Learning Systems Certificate in PC, MS-DOS, and MS Office, Megabyte Limited, Woodvale College High School, Visa Oshwal Girls Secondary School