Tasnim Sheikh
Blackburn,Lancashire
Summary
Confident and professional Compliance Officer with 10 years of experience, helping companies achieve their compliance objectives. Developing and promoting policies and systems in line with current regulation and legislation, ensuring ethical standards are adhered to.
Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior compliance officer
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs
Salford, Greater Manchester
03.2013 - Current
- Reviewed and resolved complaints to uphold positive company reputation.
- Ensured company policies were implemented and adhered to.
- Maintained accurate and detailed compliance records.
- Met stringent deadlines with precise prioritisation and strong knowledge of compliance requirements.
- Adhered to legislation when conducting investigations or giving advice.
- Investigated cases to reach resolution or conclusion.
- Followed procedure to perform legal functions successfully.
Legal Assistant
Walker Preston Solicitors
Blackburn, Lancashire
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval and prepared comprehensive case evidence and witness reports.
- Delivered legal research and analysis to effectively resolve cases.
- Employed expert organisational skills in handling large caseloads with tight deadlines.
- Reviewed legal documentation and flagged errors for correction.
- Upheld data quality standards with precise record-keeping.
- Reported case progress to clients with warm and professional style and managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, lawyers and court staff.
Retail sales assistant
Argos
Blackburn, Lancashire
09.2007 - 08.2012
- Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
- Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
- Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
- Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
- Processed returned or exchanged items and provided refunds to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law Degree
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.2009 - 06.2012
A-Levels - Law, Psychology, English Literature
St Mary's College
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen 09.2007 - 06.2009
Skills
- Energetic delivery
- Well-organised
- Enthusiastic communicator
- Data confidentiality
- Rapport building
- Confidence building
- Eager to learn
- Confident communicator
Languages
English
Native
Gujarati
Advanced
Timeline
Senior compliance officer
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs
03.2013 - Current
Legal Assistant
Walker Preston Solicitors
08.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Law - Law Degree
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2009 - 06.2012
Retail sales assistant
Argos
09.2007 - 08.2012
A-Levels - Law, Psychology, English Literature
St Mary's College
09.2007 - 06.2009
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