Sales Analyst

VALBONA GAXHA

*-*** ******* **, *********, ON M8Y3M4 Cel: 647-***-**** e-

mail: aca2l7@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Detailed oriented Senior Financial Accountant/ Analyst with background of a

Master degree in Accounting, Bachelor in Business Administration and hands-

on experience in accounting, financial analysis, modeling and forecasting,

. Expertise in month-end closing, account analysis, financial statement

preparation and financial reporting,

. Possess keen understanding of financial planning, analysis with track

records of utilizing data from diverse financial and information systems

to build tools and forecasting models to facilitate executive level

decision making.

. Rapidly adapt to new technologies and possess proficient Computer skills:

Advanced in MS Office Suite (Excel-Word- PowerPoint-Outlook-Access); ERP-

Charisma; Knowledge of PeopleSoft and SAP;

. Problem- solver, critical thinker with proven experience in implementing

new techniques to increase efficiencies; procedures and policies; and

ensuring compliance with regulations (start-up company)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Representative Finance (contract)

Present

Loblaws Companies Limited- Vendor Services

. Analyze vendor payment issues and ensure that all financial information

(i.e. journal entries, system rejections) is received and processed in a

timely and accurate manner,

. Establish and maintain co-operative working relationships with internal

and external contacts to resolve issues and provide necessary

information,

. Prepare account reconciliations, uploads, inquiry logs, AP settlements

and debit notes,

. Respond to inquiries from various sources (i.e. operations, finance,

customers, etc)

. Provide Ad Hoc reporting and support special projects as required.

Senior Financial Analyst

2008 - 2012

Landeslease sha

Albania

. Conducted account reconciliations and analysis, month-end journal entries

and IFRS adjustments for financial statements preparation in accordance

with GAAP and IFRS,

. Modeled tools and spreadsheets for daily cash flow monitoring and

liquidity management to ensure the company's continued operation by

proactively forecasting funding needs,

. Been a key contact for due diligence process and negotiations with local

and international funders involving EUR 10 mil providing reliable

financial reports related to lease portfolio, open-credit exposure, days

in arrears ensuring full compliance at all the times,

. Supervised accounts receivables function with great contribution in

electronic invoice implementation, aging report incorporation in ERP, to

ensure timely billing of miscellaneous lease administration fees,

penalties and other additional costs.

. Supervised company's accounts payable as key contact for verification,

control of payments, suppliers inquires and balance reconciliations

against general ledger,

. Monitored and reconciled monthly lease portfolio balances regarding all

changes occurred in the existing auto inventory related to any early

terminations, amendments in pricing or tenor, addition and disposals,

lease transfers,

. Collected, analyzed leases in arrears balances and calculated monthly

provision reserve and expenses and posted respective journal entries in

the accounting system,

. Aggregated data and generated sales and revenue reports including market

conditions, sales projections, and emerging opportunities based on

competitive analysis for senior management,

. Worked with group CFO to create quarterly, annual, and long-term

financial forecasts and annual budgets,

VALBONA GAXHA Cel: 647-***-**** aca2l7@r.postjobfree.com

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Financial Reporting and Budgeting Analyst

2006 -2008 Raiffeisen Leasing Sha

Albania

. Translated NAS Financial Statements to IFRS reporting and uploaded them

in due time in Cognos for consolidation and cost controlling analysis,

. Prepared and reported quarterly forecasts and budgets by products and

cost centers,

. Monitored monthly financial performance in relation to the company's

approved budget,

. Created reports for Central Bank of Albania, as per its uniform reporting

requirements.

. Coordinated the audit work during yearly external audit and periodic

internal audits.

Accounting Analyst

2004- 2006

TD Securities

Toronto, Canada

. Prepared the BS and P&L for different trading books (forwards, options,

money market) upon Murex extract data,

. Analyzed and prepared account reconciliations and posted data into

journal entries or made system corrections (PeopleSoft and Linen),

following standard month-end procedures,

. Investigated and resolved any significant variances, while working within

tight deadlines,

. Completed all the requirements of auditors and all other financial

information users,

. Promoted to Senior Accounting Analyst position after one year,

General Accountant

2001- 2004

MDS Pharma Services

Mississauga, Canada

. Timely processed, coded, matched with purchase orders and recorded

approved vendor invoices,

. Handled all suppliers' payment inquiries and resolved invoice

discrepancies in a timely manner,

. Assisted accounts receivable with preparation of courier expenses

summaries, kit materials logs, prices checking against sales contracts,

. Been in charge for office supplies purchasing by preparing purchase

orders from all departments, placing them through the system and

following up the accuracy of the delivery.

EDUCATION

Master Degree in Accounting

2006 - 2008

University of Tirana, Economic Faculty

Tirana, Albania

CGA Program, Level 3 2002 -

2005

Sheridan College

Brampton, ON,

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

1988 - 1992

University of Tirana, Economic Faculty

Tirana, Albania

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