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Ikra Gafur

Ikra Gafur

Finance Manager

Summary

Dynamic and result-oriented professional with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and diverse experience across aviation, banking, and logistics. Skilled in costumer services, financial operations and business support. Passionate about community volunteering and promoting charitable initiatives, bringing both professionalism and social impact to organizational growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Finance Assistant

ARC Moçambique Limitada
01.2023 - 08.2025
  • Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately;
  • Entered financial data into company accounting system with stringent adherence to data security protocols;
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions in alignment with regulatory requirements;
  • Supported year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded before the start of the new fiscal year;
  • Processed daily financial transactions in support to Operational team objectives;
  • Streamlined vendor payment processes, ensuring timely disbursements to maintain strong relationships;
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers;
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks;
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, safeguarding both company data and client privacy;
  • Minimized risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions;
  • Played key role in implementation of new payroll system, ensuring smooth transition and accurate salary processing;
  • Optimized cash flow management by closely monitoring incoming and outgoing funds;
  • Supported senior finance staff with ad-hoc analysis, providing critical data for strategic decision-making.

Assistant Relationship Manager

Absa Bank Moçambique
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Focused on operations such as opening accounts for customers in the premier segment, creating credit proposals and maintaining politically exposed and high-risk customers;
  • Improved operations through consistency and dedication;
    Development of team communication and information for meetings;
  • Listen to customers and quickly deal with their concerns and escalate more complex situations;
  • Offer a friendly and efficient service to customers, deal with challenging situations with ease.

Hostess

Absa Bank Moçambique, Sa
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Build a welcoming and professional environment within the Premier Center;
  • Refer our customers according to their needs;
  • Provide a personalized experience to each of our customers;
  • Support operations such as entering documents, issuing proofs, Statements and submitting complaints and/or suggestions.

Flight Attendant

Solenta Aviation Mozambique
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Check all safety and protection measures;
  • Receive Passengers on board;
  • Provide a comfortable and safe environment for everyone on board;
  • Keep the Cabin Clean and safe;
  • Abide by all security measures according to the company's standard procedures;
  • In case of accidents, always be able to provide first aid;
  • In case of fires, always be able to act in accordance with firefighting procedures;
  • Know how to use all safety equipment.

Flight Attendant

Ethiopian Moçambique Airlines
03.2019 - 08.2020
  • Check all safety and protection measures;
  • Receive Passengers on board;
  • Provide a comfortable and safe environment for everyone on board;
  • Keep the Cabin Clean and safe;
  • Abide by all security measures according to the company's standard procedures;
  • In case of accidents, always be able to provide first aid;
  • In case of fires, always be able to act in accordance with firefighting procedures;
  • Know how to use all safety equipment.

Assistente de Operações

Marin Trading
09.2018 - 12.2018

Education

Bachelor in Business Management - Business Management

Instituto Superior De Comunicação E Imagem De Moçambique
Maputo
12.2021

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Skilled in Quickbooks
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable
  • Financial record keeping
  • Payroll processing
  • Cash flow management
  • Tax preparation
  • Cost control

Certification

Flight Attendant Certificate- Cranfield Aviation Training (2021-02)

References

Victoria Manhique, ARC Mocambique

Dinis Dinis, Absa Bank Mocambique

Training

  • Cabin Crew, Type Rating (2021-02)
  • Cabin Crew Abinitio Course (2020-10)
  • Cabin Crew Training Course (2019-01)

Community services

  • Support for children and women in Islamic Institutions promoting well-being and education.
  • Organization and promotion of charitable initiatives within my social circle.
  • Encouragement of solidarity and strengthening of Islamic values within my community.

Timeline

Finance Assistant

ARC Moçambique Limitada
01.2023 - 08.2025

Assistant Relationship Manager

Absa Bank Moçambique
06.2022 - 10.2022

Hostess

Absa Bank Moçambique, Sa
06.2021 - 06.2022

Flight Attendant

Solenta Aviation Mozambique
09.2020 - 03.2021

Flight Attendant

Ethiopian Moçambique Airlines
03.2019 - 08.2020

Assistente de Operações

Marin Trading
09.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor in Business Management - Business Management

Instituto Superior De Comunicação E Imagem De Moçambique
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