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MEELAD SABARI

MEELAD SABARI

Edinburgh,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in client management, financial operations, auditing, and translation. Skilled in program development, enhancing client experiences, and ensuring operational efficiency. Proficient in financial analysis, tax processing, and regulatory compliance, with a track record of identifying and resolving discrepancies. Experienced in English-Farsi translation and cross-cultural communication. Certified in Investments, Accounting Fundamentals, Data Analytics, and Python Programming, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills. Adept in MS Office and QuickBooks, committed to delivering impactful solutions and driving success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tailored Support Coordinator

The Launchpad Collective
London , Remote
01.2024 - Current
  • Support the Work Ready Lead and other team members in developing, implementing, and managing new systems.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all Tailored Support clients, maintaining regular communication to ensure they feel supported throughout their Work Ready journey.
  • Collaborate with the Work Ready Lead, Tailored Support team, and Volunteer Coordinator to ensure clients are matched with volunteers and mentors effectively, and introduce clients to their mentors while facilitating smooth communication between both parties.
  • Maintain up-to-date client contact details and program information on the Client Spreadsheet, share online talks and community-building activities with clients, and refer clients to other partners when necessary.
  • Assist in developing, monitoring, and evaluating all TLC provisions, and review these evaluations with the Work Ready Lead to ensure programs are needs-driven and effectively meet client needs, while reporting any concerns.

Freelance Interpreter

Barker Langham
Dubai, Remote
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Interpreting simultaneous verbal communications and translating official documents between English and Farsi

Finance Officer

Women for Afghan Women
Kabul
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Prepare and process tax returns, verify forms in the Medium Taxpayer's Office (MTO), and handle tax-related affairs with the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
  • Manage payroll entry, process payment vouchers, reconcile systems, and record all transactions and expenses in QuickBooks, including PRFs and per diems for field staff.
  • Ensure accuracy of field office documents, collaborate with logistics for payment processing, and create Budget vs. Actual (BVA) reports to track discrepancies.
  • Successfully filed the 2020 annual tax return and identified invoice discrepancies, preventing incorrect deposits to beneficiaries and suppliers.

External Auditor

MGI Worldwide Audit Firm
Kabul
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Conduct comprehensive audits of departments, financial statements, and internal systems to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management.
  • Identify systematic errors, fraud indicators, and regulatory issues, reporting findings and recommending solutions to improve processes.
  • Delivered material observations in management letters to shareholders and provided advisory support with actionable areas for improvement.

Intern

Azizi Bank
Kabul
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Learned customer care, problem-solving, and satisfaction by interacting with customers and addressing their issues.
  • Gained hands-on experience through job shadowing and practicing departmental procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

The American University of Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2019 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Finance

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
09.2024 -

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Effective Communication
  • Team Collaboration and Management
  • Critical and Analytical Thinking
  • Investments Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • MS Office suite
  • Risk Management
  • Problem Solving

Affiliations

  • Playing Tennis
  • Reading Books
  • Traveling

Accomplishments

    Received 7 Consecutive President's High Honour Awards during my undergraduate degree

Certification

Finance Accelerator certificate by AmplifyME and certifications in Accounting Fundamentals, Data Analytics, and Python Programming

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Fluent
Persian
Native
Urdu
Upper intermediate

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Master of Science - Finance

The University of Edinburgh
09.2024 -

Tailored Support Coordinator

The Launchpad Collective
01.2024 - Current

Freelance Interpreter

Barker Langham
12.2022 - 01.2023

Finance Officer

Women for Afghan Women
05.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

The American University of Afghanistan
01.2019 - 12.2022

External Auditor

MGI Worldwide Audit Firm
01.2019 - 04.2020

Intern

Azizi Bank
10.2018 - 12.2018

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