Safala Joshi
Uppsala
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant
NIC Asia Bank Limited
Kathmandu, Nepal
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Gained familiarity with financial reporting logic, governance requirements, and data reliability
- Coordinated appointments, email communications, and reporting to management.
- Developed strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Supported daily banking operations.
- Managed face-to-face and remote customer service, including account openings and inquiries.
Education
Master’s in Business Studies - Sustainable International Business
University of Gävle
Sweden01.2026
Bachelor’s in Business Studies - Accounting and Finance
Tribhuvan University
Nepal01.2018
Skills
- Critical Evaluation and analytical skill
- Qualitative Research Design
- Document Analysis
- Review of Literature
- Academic Writing and APA 7 Referencing
Research Interest
Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business Practices, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable International Business, Sustainability Measurement
Research Experience
- Master’s Thesis Research
- Designed and conducted qualitative research on sustainability practices in six small municipalities
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with multiple stakeholder groups, including municipal authorities, business owner, and visitors,
- Applied systematic literature review and critical evaluation of sustainability frameworks and practices
- Applied thematic and content analysis to identify gaps between sustainability expectations and actual disclosure practices
- Analyzed qualitative data using thematic and content analysis techniques
- Produced a full-length academic thesis written in English
Accomplishments
Certificate of achievement by Älvkarleby Municipality, Sweden
Recognized for thesis contribution as it allowed the municipality to strengthen its readiness to engage with international companies and evaluate sustainable opportunities.
References
Elena, Ahmadi
Professor
elena.ahmadi@hig.se
University of Gävle
Master’s Thesis Supervisor, University of Gävle, Sweden
Michelle, Rydback
Director, Master’s Programme in Business Studies
michelle.rydback@hig.se
University of Gävle,
Programme Director, University of Gävle, Sweden
Timeline
Assistant
NIC Asia Bank Limited
01.2019 - 01.2024
Master’s in Business Studies - Sustainable International Business
University of Gävle
Bachelor’s in Business Studies - Accounting and Finance
Tribhuvan University