Stephanie Chikhaoui

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Jupiter, Florida 33458

(M) 404-***-****

ab9f0g@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Chikhaoui has consistently ranked in the top 5% of her peers over her career. Ms. Chikhaoui is an

analytical, proactive, and dynamic leader who excels at management and finance using solution-driven analysis

and resolution using finite analytical and advanced mathematical skills. Ms. Chikhaoui applies a business

mentality to all aspects of her array of responsibilities. This mind-set has allowed her to quickly move vertically

in her organization and become recognized by leadership as one of the premier personnel at Diaz Foods.

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that requires and ambitious team player who is passionate about their job; where management and

finance experience coupled with superior analytical and mathematical skills can be leveraged using solution focused

problem analysis. A position where I will contribute to the success of the company while providing clients with an

environment that encourages and invites individual growth.

CORE SKILLS

Dynamic leader and team builder, consistently motivating others towards success

Proven organizational abilities, always remaining pragmatic and focused

Ability to build rapport and resolve issues among multiple interests

Persuasive skills, both written and verbal

Excellent reputation for being competent, knowledgeable, and professional

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIAZ FOODS

June 2007 – Present

Atlanta, GA

Diaz Foods is one of the largest distributors of Hispanic Products in the US, employing 500 employees, serving more than 5000

customers in 25 states, $200 million annual revenue, maintaining annual growth of 20-30%.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER

April 2012 – Present

Direct the Accounts Receivable in accordance to established policies and procedures to accomplish budgeted financial

objectives

Oversees Cash Management of $3 to $4 million per week

Utilized ERP system (Power Enterprise), AS400, Microsoft Office, and Excel

Reconcile daily cash bank statements

Facilitate postings of cash, check, money order, wire, credit card, and ACH payments in a timely basis

Maintain hiring and training of appropriate cash handling staff to efficiently process incoming payments

Review reports to ascertain status of the cash handling and to evaluate effectiveness of these processes

Review and approve adjustments to accounts

Advise of proper adjustment codes to General Ledger

Process NSF and ACH returns

Approves credits to accounts ensuring proper documentation and maintaining company compliance

Provide audit support

Reconcile all variances

Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathema tical accuracy, and proper codes

Oversee remote deposits for 6 bank accounts

Coordinates Loomis pick-ups and vault/safe maintenance

Work with Credit, Sales, Operations, and Warehouse Managers to ensure accurate communication and posting

Provide leadership to 9 staff members

Impact:

Effectively keeps customer accounts current and minimizes posting errors, ensuring deposits are made to the bank efficiently

including the use of direct deposit software.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

June 2007 – April 2012

Maintain Payables for 5 companies totaling 7 bank accounts

Post approximately 800 weekly inventory, expense, and credit memo invoices batching them according to company

Ensure proper authorization and purchase order back-up before processing inventory invoices

Process full cycle payables for all expense invoices ensuring proper back-up documentation and appropriate PO

Process all employee expense reports properly coding to GL and ensuring supporting documentation

Audit employee expenses to ensure compliance with Company policy

Analyze company utility, telephone, and cell-phone bills for discrepancies

Verify CFO approval for all expenses before processing

Perform daily check runs and process manual checks

Electronically send check run reconciliation to bank

Coordinate ACH payments, maintain credit card Epayables, and AMEX payments, coding to the appropriate cash account

Maintain vendor relationships within the Epayables program including resolving card declines, communicating remittance

discrepancies, and setting up new accounts

Maintain dialogue with vendors concerning payments and status

Coordinate with purchasing department concerning expediting priority invoice processing

Add new vendors into system after ensuring proper insurance and authorization

Organize paper and electronic files

Participated in upgrade to ERP system incl uding potential Payables issues

Impact:

Assisted in converting payables program to include more electronic forms of payment, thus extending payment terms. Consisten tly

utilized 2% discount payment terms.

RECOGNITIONS

Diaz Foods 2007 Rookie of the Year

Diaz Foods 2012 Team Player of the Year

EDUCATION

University of Arizona

Bachelors of Liberal Arts, Dean’s List for Academic Excellence

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