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Luca Pacioli

Nationality: Florentian

Date of birth: 1447-11-11

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Education

2015 - 2019, MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy

Courses include: Financial and Management Accounting, Auditing, Business and Corporate Finance. Also took options in Management and Economics during my first two years of study, including Micro- and Macroeconomics and Managing Customers and Markets.

2009 - 2015, Istituto San Francesco, High School, Perugia, Italy

Advanced Highers: Accounting (B), English (C)

Highers: Accounting (A), Business Management (B), English (B), Geography (C), French (C) 8 Standard Grades, including Chemistry and Music

Work experience

07/2017 - 08/2017, Administrative Assistant, Sforza Ltd., Naples, Italy

Acted as first point of call for all enquiries and directed them to the relevant departments.
Dealt effectively with all day-to-day administration, including sourcing and booking travel, completing and filing orders and liaising with suppliers.
Assisted the Finance Manager with the preparation of paperwork for a company audit.

06/2014 - 08/2016, Shop Assistant, Medici's Gift Shop, Perugia, Italy

Involved in and, in my last year, responsible for planning and carrying out stock takes and ordering in of goods.
Suggested and was able to implement a summer promotion which increased sales by 20% over a two-week period.

Skills

Communication

Developed excellent written communication skills through my degree for which I regularly write reports and essays.
Experienced in delivering presentations, both individually and in groups, to groups of up to 50 as part of my degree.

Business Awareness

Managed the finances for our successful Young Enterprise company which was nominated for the regional final.
Was always keen to contribute ideas to develop the business at Purdies Gift Shop, one of which resulted in a sales increase of 20%.
Studied the principles of running and developing businesses as part of my degree.

Organisation

Provided fast and efficient customer service while working at Medici's, dealing with many customers and requests at one time while staying calm.
Organised paperwork and diaries with great attention to detail while working at Sforza Ltd., so that the full-time Administrator I covered for could take over from me without difficulty.
Learned to manage my time efficiently through juggling studies, part-time work and extra-curricular activities and have never missed a deadline for coursework.

Achievements

Accountancy Society – Have been a member since first year and regularly attend meetings, listen to speakers and enjoy the social events such as the annual ball.
Gymnastics – Joined the University club last year and train at least once a week. Was a member of my school team and took part in competitions throughout Italy.
Duke of Sforza – Gained a Silver Award in my last year at school. Particularly enjoyed our expedition to Tuscany.

Position Overview:

Student Accountant

Student accountants usually provide accounting support to a company or organization. They work under the supervision of a senior accountant or financial manager to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Their responsibilities may include recording financial transactions, preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, and assisting with audits. They should have a strong understanding of accounting principles and software, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. This role is ideal for those seeking to gain practical accounting experience while completing their education or starting their career in accounting.

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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