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safa shukri

@safashukri

Experienced manager in student placement, accounting, and operations with strong administrative and client-service focus.

Sri Lanka
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What I'm looking for

I seek a managerial role combining student placement, admissions or operations with opportunities to lead teams, improve processes, and support organizational growth.

I am an experienced professional with a background in accounting, administration, travel & tourism, and international student placement, holding a BSc Hons in Business Management (First Class) and professional accounting qualifications.

As Manager – Global Student Placement I lead student-counseling teams, manage admissions and visa processes, coordinate with international universities, and run events and information sessions to meet recruitment targets and ensure compliance.

My career blends accounting and office management skills—including QuickBooks, Tally, MYOB and Excel—with HR support and customer service, enabling me to improve processes, maintain accurate records, and deliver consistent results across diverse industries.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UL
Current

Manager - Global Student Placement

UniTrail Global (PVT) Ltd.

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Lead a team of student counselors to achieve recruitment targets and manage end-to-end student placement including counseling, applications, admissions, and visa procedures. Organized open days and education fairs while maintaining compliance and accurate student records to improve placement outcomes.

AL

Executive - Accounts & Administration

Asvil Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 (4 months)

Assisted senior accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, payroll support, and monthly financial reports using QuickBooks and Excel while managing HR coordination, documentation, scheduling, and internal communications. Supported smooth day-to-day operations across finance and administration.

CL

Senior Travel Consultant

Ceylon Roar Holidays LLC

Dec 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Managed end-to-end travel arrangements including bookings, customized itineraries, and visa applications while coordinating with airlines, hotels, and tour operators and maintaining booking records to ensure high customer satisfaction.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Canterbury Christ Church University logoCU

Canterbury Christ Church University

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Business Management

Grade: First Class (Honours)

Completed a BSc Hons in Business Management with First Class honours and awarded a gold medal.

AL

Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka

AAT (Passed Finalist), Accounting

Completed AAT qualification and attained Passed Finalist status.

GT

Gatwick College of Business and Technology

Diploma, Computerized Accounting & Bookkeeping

Completed a diploma in Computerized Accounting and Bookkeeping.

ICBT Campus (Bambalapitiya) logoIB

ICBT Campus (Bambalapitiya)

International Diploma (OTHM Level 3), Information and Communication Technology

Completed an International Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (OTHM Level 3).

WA

Wisdom Business Academy

CIMA - Operational Level (studies), Accounting & Finance

Studied CIMA Operational Level courses.

SS

St. Anthony's Girls' School

GCE Advanced Level, Commerce

Completed GCE Advanced Level studies in the Commerce stream.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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