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Bookkeeping

Self Employed • Teilzeit

Sep 2011 - Present • 14 yrs 11 mos

Currently working as a Bookkeeper at Book Promotion Ltd, managing the company's day-to-day financial record-keeping and accounting operations. Responsible for maintaining accurate books of accounts, recording daily transactions, and ensuring all financial data is organized, up-to-date, and error-free for internal reporting and decision-making. Key responsibilities include: • Recording and categorizing daily financial transactions • Maintaining ledgers and ensuring accuracy across all entries • Preparing periodic financial summaries for management review • Reconciling accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies • Organizing financial documentation for easy retrieval and audit readiness • Supporting timely and accurate month-end reporting This ongoing role has strengthened my day-to-day bookkeeping discipline and reinforced the accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail that I bring to every client project — whether it's transaction recording, reconciliation, or financial reporting.

Payroll & Project Finance Officer

MetLife • Vollzeit

May 2011 - Present • 15 yrs 3 mos

Worked as a Payroll & Finance Officer at MetLife Bangladesh, one of the country's leading insurance companies, managing agency office payroll operations within a fast-paced corporate environment. Managed end-to-end payroll processing for a team of 50+ insurance agents, ensuring accurate commission calculations, timely disbursement, and full compliance with company payroll policies across every pay cycle. Maintained zero payroll discrepancies across 24 consecutive months, reflecting a strong track record of accuracy, reliability, and disciplined financial record-keeping in a high-volume agency environment. Key responsibilities included: • Processing monthly payroll and commission calculations for 50+ agents • Verifying and reconciling payroll data against agency performance records • Maintaining accurate, audit-ready payroll documentation • Resolving payroll discrepancies promptly to ensure agent satisfaction • Coordinating with agency management to ensure smooth, on-time disbursement This role built a strong foundation in payroll accuracy, financial compliance, and corporate accounting standards — experience I now apply directly to bookkeeping and payroll support for small and medium businesses.

Payroll & Project Finance Officer

Freelancing Career • Vollzeit

Apr 2009 - Apr 2011 • 2 yrs

Worked as Payroll & Project Finance Officer for Shinhan Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd., a South Korea-based multinational construction company, on the Al-Zawiya 5000 Housing and Infrastructure Project in Libya. Managed end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of 1,200 employees, ensuring accurate calculations, timely disbursement, and full compliance with company and project standards across all pay cycles. Handled multi-currency procurement tracking exceeding $200,000 per month, coordinating with suppliers, vendors, and project management teams to maintain accurate financial documentation for large-scale construction operations. Maintained zero audit exceptions across 18 consecutive months, reflecting strong attention to detail, disciplined financial controls, and reliable record-keeping in a high-volume, fast-paced international project environment. Key responsibilities included: • Processing payroll for 1,200 workers across multiple pay periods • Tracking and reconciling multi-currency procurement transactions • Preparing financial documentation for internal and external audits • Coordinating with project management and finance teams to ensure cost accuracy • Maintaining organized, audit-ready financial records throughout the project lifecycle This role strengthened my expertise in payroll management, multi-currency accounting, procurement tracking, and financial documentation — skills I now bring to bookkeeping and accounting support for businesses of all sizes.