Rezwana Reaz Saara

Finance and accounting professional with 5+ years of experience across financial operations, internal audit, financial reporting support, compliance, tax services, transaction review, and nonprofit operations. Holds a BBA in Accounting and has successfully completed 11 of 13 ACCA examinations. Experienced in reviewing financial data, analyzing transactions and supporting documentation, identifying discrepancies, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reconciliations and reporting, processing payments, and maintaining internal controls.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Xero, and Bill.com.

Administrative & Operations Associate - Chhaya Community Development Corporation - Queens, NY

(2025-06 - 2026-09)

• Supported financial and accounting operations for a nonprofit organization, including vendor invoices, payment processing, ACH and wire transfers, purchasing, expense documentation, and transaction records.
• Reviewed invoices, receipts, payment requests, and supporting financial documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Maintained organized financial and transaction records to support financial reporting, reconciliation, audit requirements, and management review.
• Assisted with expense tracking and financial data management, ensuring transactions and supporting documentation were accurately recorded and maintained.
• Reviewed transaction information and documentation to identify missing information, discrepancies, and issues requiring follow-up.
• Coordinated with internal staff and external vendors to resolve payment, invoice, documentation, and account-related issues.
• Supported timely processing of ACH and wire payments while maintaining appropriate documentation and attention to internal controls.
• Assisted with purchasing and operational reporting, maintaining accurate data across internal systems.
• Used QuickBooks, Xero, Bill.com, and Microsoft Excel to support financial and operational processes.
• Handled confidential financial and organizational information with professionalism and maintained accurate records in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Tax Professional - H&R Block - Queens, NY

(2024-10 - 2025-04)

• Reviewed client financial information, tax documents, and supporting records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Analyzed client-provided financial information and identified missing, inconsistent, or potentially inaccurate information requiring clarification.
• Prepared and processed tax filings while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assisted clients with financial service products, including loan applications and related financial documentation.
• Explained financial information, requirements, and processes clearly to clients and responded to multiple financial-service needs within established deadlines.
• Maintained confidential client financial information in accordance with company procedures and applicable requirements.
• Followed federal and state tax requirements and established internal procedures when reviewing and processing financial information.
• Managed multiple client engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced, customer-facing financial services environment.

Internal Auditor – Tax & Management - Mahfel Haq Chartered & Co. - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2018-06 - 2023-04)

• Supported internal and external audits by reviewing financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assisted with the preparation, review, and analysis of financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Reviewed financial transactions and accounting records to identify discrepancies, documentation gaps, errors, and control issues.
• Performed financial data entry, maintained accounting records, and supported system-based reporting processes.
• Evaluated documentation and transaction activity against established procedures and internal controls.
• Assisted in identifying financial and operational risks and communicated issues requiring corrective action or additional documentation.
• Coordinated with clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders to resolve financial reporting, documentation, and compliance issues.
• Supported compliance with applicable financial regulations, company policies, and established internal control procedures.
• Assisted with tax-related financial documentation and compliance activities.
• Trained and supported junior staff on documentation procedures, data accuracy, financial records, and operational standards.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting - Canadian University of Bangladesh (2021-06)