Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Hobbies and Interests
Conference Presentations
Publications
References
Timeline
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Marzie Hejrani

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

With a solid foundation established through both a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting, complemented by eight years of distinguished experience in internal audit, I have successfully completed CFA Level II (and am a candidate for CFA Level III) and passed two out of six CPA exams. Concurrently, I am in the final year of my Ph.D. in finance. I am also actively contributing as part of the teaching team for accounting and finance courses. My track record includes excelling in dynamic, high-pressure work environments, fostering effective teamwork, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to continuous learning and operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2021 - Current

Over 6 regular semesters (approximately 16 hours per week) and 3 summer semesters (30 hours per week) for the following courses:

ACCTG102

  • Delivering tutorials and live lectures.
  • Assisting with the preparation of materials for the course, such as handouts, PowerPoint presentations, video recordings, and online resources.
  • Grading assignments, mid-semester tests, and final exams.
  • Attending teaching team meetings and taking notes that can be used to create study guides or course materials for students.
  • Instructing students in finding and fixing mistakes they make when doing their assignments on the Xero platform.
  • Answering students’ questions on Piazza and the helpline email.

BUSINESS 114

  • Helping students in the help clinics by answering their questions related to course contents.

FIN 361

  • Designing a Python-based assignment, accounting for 40% of the total student grade.
  • Grading assignments and providing individual feedback through the Canvas platform.
  • Conducting regular office hours to address any assignment-related questions.
  • Addressing students' assignment-related questions on both the Piazza platform and the helpline email.

Research Assistant

University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Collecting financial data and TCFD reports for companies in Singapore.
  • Developing and implementing a scoring system for TCFD reports, evaluating the quality and comprehensiveness of disclosures in alignment with TCFD's four pillars.
  • Collecting data for GHG emissions from Fonterra and analysing the trend of GHG emissions.
  • Conducting trend analysis of capital expenditure and investments, particularly in clean energy for Fonterra.

Tutor

First Tutor
, Christchurch, New Zealand
04.2019 - 12.2020
  • Tutoring students in areas such as Accounting, Finance, and Mathematics, delivering individualised lesson plans and study guides on the subject matter.

Internal Audit Department

National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)
, Tehran, Iran
02.2011 - 03.2019
  • Verifying the bidding process in selecting contractors and in drafting contracts to ensure laws and regulations are compliant.
  • Analysing financial information and summarising the financial status.
  • Assessment of internal control strengths and weaknesses and recommendations for improving them.
  • Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
  • Analysing trends, costs, revenues, and budgets.
  • Reviewing and verifying the cost statements of international contractors and comparing their subcontractors' invoices with the contract and actual progress.
  • Reconciliation of financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing financial and non-financial information.
  • Securing financial and non-financial information by completing database backups.
  • Providing reports, presenting, and arguing the results after performing audit assignments.
  • Reporting and communicating the results of audit work.

Education

PhD in Finance -

University of Auckland
01-2024

Master of Accounting (GPA A) -

Al-Zahra University
02.2012

Bachelor of Accounting (GPA A) -

University of Tehran
09.2009

CPA Australia- Passed 2 out of 6 CPA exams- Also successfully completed the Fundamentals of Business Law -

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 -

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 2 -

Skills

  • Proficient in advanced quantitative analysis and financial modelling, utilising tools such as Python and Excel
  • Proficient in advanced qualitative analysis techniques, employing Natural Language Processing (NLP) for in-depth analysis of unstructured data, such as companies' disclosures
  • Familiar with various valuation methodologies, including but not limited to Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transactions Analysis, Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Asset-Based Valuation, Option Pricing Models, and Real Options Valuation
  • Possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, enabling the identification of key issues in complex financial situations
  • Skilled in applying logical reasoning to assess financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions, contributing to well-informed decision-making
  • Proficient in dissecting and interpreting financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
  • A thorough understanding of core accounting principles and their practical application, encompassing both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
  • Adept at delivering and teaching informative live lectures, weekly tutorials, and workshops, utilising teaching and learning technologies

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Highly organised team player, excelling in collaborative environments.
  • Have superior attention to details and accuracy.
  • Have a naturally analytical and inquisitive mind.
  • The ability to perform multi-tasks and to prioritise a workload.
  • Have lots of energy and enthusiasm, with a real ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • Enjoy brainstorming and finding solutions.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Active volunteer for the International Office of the University of Auckland, contributing to Orientation days and assisting international students' integration.
  • Hiking and cycling enthusiast, promoting a healthy lifestyle and a love for the outdoors.
  • A passionate traveller with a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and experiences, fostering adaptability, and cultural awareness.

Conference Presentations

  • Climate Risks Disclosure, Corporate Governance, and Firm Value at Accounting & Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand in 2023.
  • The effect of conditional and unconditional conservatism on the quality of earnings and stock prices at the Accounting, Economics, and Financial Management Conference in 2017.

Publications

  • Accounting Conservatism and Uncertainty in Business Environments; Using Financial Data of Listed Companies in the Tehran Stock Exchange, Asian Journal of Accounting Research, 2020, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 179-194
  • The review of the relationship between accounting conservatism and value relevance of accounting information in the Tehran Stock Exchange, Journal of Accounting and Auditing Research, 2013, Vol. 5 No. 18

References

Available on Request

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of Auckland
10.2022 - 07.2023

Teaching Assistant

University of Auckland
03.2021 - Current

Tutor

First Tutor
04.2019 - 12.2020

Internal Audit Department

National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)
02.2011 - 03.2019

PhD in Finance -

University of Auckland

Master of Accounting (GPA A) -

Al-Zahra University

Bachelor of Accounting (GPA A) -

University of Tehran

CPA Australia- Passed 2 out of 6 CPA exams- Also successfully completed the Fundamentals of Business Law -

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 -

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 2 -

Marzie Hejrani