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Ziab Ziab

@ziabziab

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Motivated accounting student with strong financial reporting skills.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to apply my accounting skills, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to a team focused on growth and development.

I am a motivated student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting at Wilfrid Laurier University, where I have maintained a CGPA of 3.5/4.0. My academic journey has been complemented by relevant coursework in Intermediate Accounting, Financial Management, and Taxation, which has equipped me with a solid foundation in financial principles. I have also developed practical skills through projects, such as building budgeting tools in Excel and utilizing Power BI for data visualization.

In my recent role as an Accounting Intern at Southtrail Trucking Inc., I successfully managed payroll entries and reconciliations, enhancing the accuracy of financial reporting. I identified and rectified significant discrepancies in vendor payments, showcasing my attention to detail and commitment to audit readiness. My previous experience as a Front-End Associate at Sobeys honed my customer service skills and reinforced my ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments. I am driven to become a CPA and am eager to apply my skills in a collaborative team setting that values growth and learning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accounting Intern

Southtrail Trucking Inc.

Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)

Managed payroll entries, reconciliations, and weekly financial reporting to CFO, improving data flow and accuracy. Identified and corrected $8K in duplicate vendor payments through detailed ledger reviews; supported audit readiness by organizing key documentation.

Payroll Account Reconciliation Financial Reporting Ledger Review Ledger Reviews

Front-End Associate

Sobeys

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years)

Handled daily till balancing and POS discrepancy resolution in a high-volume setting with strict internal controls. Trained new cashiers on compliance procedures, ensuring audit-ready transactions and accurate cash handling.

Till Balancing Internal Controls POS Cash Handling Customer Service

Sales & Operations Assistant

Al-Madina, St. Jacobs Market

Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Managed all sales transactions and maintained cash accuracy while independently running the booth. Created inventory and expense tracking tools that were adopted long-term by management.

Cash Management Expense Management

Finance Admin Volunteer

Waterloo Masjid

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Tracked and reported community donations while budgeting for 10+ annual events. Maintained historical financial records and contributed to digitizing the donation logbook.

Budgeting Digitalization Event Planning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Wilfrid Laurier University

Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Accounting

2022 -

Grade: 3.5/4.0

Activities and societies: Entrance Scholarship (2022)

Studying Economics and Accounting, with relevant courses including Intermediate Accounting, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Taxation, and Statistics. Built budgeting tools in Excel for case-based projects and applied Power BI to visualize cost variance scenarios.