Shamima Aktar

Shamima Aktar has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Shamima is currently working as a Tax Accountant at 1-800Accountant since 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Tax Analyst at H&R Block from November 2020 to July 2022, where they provided tax advice to clients, prepared tax returns, and handled customer queries.

Before their roles in taxation, Shamima worked at HSBC as an Associate-Banking and CDD Business Services from April 2015 to May 2018. There, they conducted customer due diligence procedures, conducted risk assessments, and contributed to compliance projects.

Shamima also has experience in finance and accounting, having worked as an Associate at Accenture Communications Infrastructure Solutions Limited from November 2014 to April 2015. In this role, they managed accounts payable for multiple companies and handled communication with clients and vendors.

Other experiences include working as a Teaching Assistant at Independent University, Bangladesh, a Research Associate at NewVision Solutions Limited, an Intern at Department of Finance and Accounts at Peoples Insurance Company Limited, a Language Partner at Bangla Language Institute, Independent University of Bangladesh, and a Library Assistant at Ayesha-Abed Library, BRAC University.

Overall, Shamima has gained expertise in tax accounting, customer due diligence, finance operations, and academic support throughout their career.

Shamima Aktar completed their education chronologically as follows:

From 2012 to 2014, they attended BRAC Business School, BRAC University, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Financial Management.

Prior to their MBA program, they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from BRAC Business School, BRAC University from 2008 to 2012. Their double major was in Finance and Accounting.

Before entering university, Shamima completed their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Jessore Board in 2007. Their field of study during this period was Business Studies.

Their secondary education took place from an unspecified start year to 2005, where they obtained a Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Jessore Board. Similar to their HSC, their field of study during this period was also Business Studies.

In addition to their formal education, Shamima Aktar also obtained a certification as a Notary Public from the New York State Department of State in December 2021.