Zahra Ali

Manama , Bahrain

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Banking and Finance student with hands-on experience in both the hospitality finance sector and external auditing. Completed internships at The Westin Hotel in the finance department and at Prime Audit & Consulting as an external auditor, gaining practical exposure to accounting processes, financial reporting, and audit procedures. Strong foundation in financial systems, combined with solid customer service experience in retail. Known for analytical thinking, accuracy, and a proactive attitude toward learning and contributing to team success.

Work History

External auditing

Prime Audit & Consulting

06.2025 - Current

Participated in external audit engagements for clients across various sectors, assisting in the examination of financial records and ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards.
Conducted test of controls, substantive testing, and analytical procedures under the supervision of senior auditors.
Helped in preparing working papers, documenting findings, and identifying inconsistencies in financial statements.
Gained exposure to audit planning, risk assessment, and internal control evaluation.
Developed a solid understanding of audit methodologies, accounting standards, and client communication protocols.

Internship

The Westin Hotel

03.2025 - 05.2025

Assisted the Accounts Receivable and Income Audit teams with daily financial operations, including invoice processing, revenue verification, and reconciliation tasks.
Supported billing and payment tracking, ensuring accuracy in customer accounts and financial entries.
Gained practical experience in hospitality finance procedures, such as handling guest folios, room revenue audits, and expense reporting.
Collaborated with senior accountants to prepare internal reports and maintain compliance with internal audit standards.
Enhanced my understanding of financial controls, revenue cycle, and audit trails within a real-world business setting.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ghazi Al-Gosaibi Secondary School For Girls

Hamad Twon

06-2020

BBA - Banking Finance - Minor Accounting

University of Bahrain

Zallaq

06-2025

Skills

Auditing procedures
Auditing assistance
Auditing and compliance monitoring
External load rigging

Accounts payable and receivable auditing
Line auditing
Data process auditing

Hobbies and Interests

Financial markets and investment trends, Auditing and financial analysis, Hospitality finance and hotel accounting, Retail operations and customer behavior, Business process improvement, Accounting software and Excel analytics, Risk management and compliance, Team collaboration and professional development, Attending finance-related workshops and seminars, Exploring innovative technologies in finance

COURSES

Experience Certificate – Accounting Practical Course Economic Learning Center, Isa Town Sep 2024 - Sep 2024

Set up a company using accounting software
Record asset purchases (inventory and fixed assets)
Prepare fixed assets register and depreciation schedule
Post sales and expenses transactions, including salaries, depreciation, and rent

MS Excel Course

Day One: Introduction to the MS Excel environment
Day Two: Using MS Excel functions for fundamental data analysis
Day Three: Using logical functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP & XLOOKUP)
Day Four: Using IF functions
Day Five: Working with Pivot Tables (creating, updating, changing calculations)

Taqaddam British Council , Apr 2019 - Apr 2019

Completed a problem-solving course by analyzing a real issue and developing a practical solution.

A-academy

Volunteered to teach university-level courses to support fellow students academically

Timeline