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Maham Farooqui
Content/Creative/Blog/SEO Copy Writer
Karachi,SD
Summary
Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with 12-year history of superior performance in remote environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Content Writer/SEO Copy Writer, Ghost Writer
Ghost Writer
Karachi, Sindh
01.2008 - Current
- Collaborated with team of writers and content marketing strategists to create copy promoting clients' SEO, sales and thought-leadership goals.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project to produce copy in line with creative structure.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Brainstormed with writing department to determine new topics and stories.
- Composed various pieces for people from different walks of life using appropriate voice tones and word choice.
- Formatted articles, and blogs , and photos.
Assistant Accountant
Private Doctor
Karachi, Pakistan
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Processed payroll for approximately 15 total employees.
Audit trainee
EY FRSH
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2008 - 05.2012
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Proofread audit reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Worked with management at project level to achieve expense plans.
Senior Student Counselor
Ocean Travels
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Handled various calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting And Finance
CAMS
Karachi 06.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Karachi
Karachi 01.2010 - 07.2010
A-Levels - Accounting And Business Management
Private Candidate
Karachi 06.2002 - 06.2004
O-Levels - Accounting And Business Management
The City School
North Nazimabad Branch 06.2000 - 06.2002
Skills
Exceptional copywriter
FocusWriter proficiency
Thoughtful writer
Creative Writer
Blog Writer
Research & Analysis
Interests
Writing
Listening to Music
Occasional Netflix
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Private Doctor
05.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Student Counselor
Ocean Travels
01.2012 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Karachi
01.2010 - 07.2010
Content Writer/SEO Copy Writer, Ghost Writer
Ghost Writer
01.2008 - Current
Audit trainee
EY FRSH
01.2008 - 05.2012
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting And Finance
CAMS
06.2005 - 06.2008
A-Levels - Accounting And Business Management
Private Candidate
06.2002 - 06.2004
O-Levels - Accounting And Business Management
The City School
06.2000 - 06.2002