BRISILDA KALAJA

**** ****** **** **, ********* NC 28227 • 929-***-**** • adzub4@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: Experienced Accountant and Financial Reporter, Business Management Consultant with 15 years of consulting experience for small to medium size businesses. Providing accounting and other professional services to a broad portfolio of domestic and foreigner clients operating in different industries. Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and GAAP as well as extensive experience with internal controls and corporate governance practice. EXPERIENCE

PXA LLC DBA HAMMOCK NEW YORK CITY, USA

Lead Accountant 2020-2023

• Managed a portfolio of domestic and international clients operating in different industries such as retail, e- commerce, trade, education and entertainment

• Maintained client’s general ledger, monthly close processes and account reconciliations

• Developed and executed internal controls to improve accuracy and reduce error rate

• Prepared financial statements in accordance with GAAP that conformed to the monthly budget

• Prepared detailed schedules to support complex accounting treatment

• Prepared Consolidated Financials and Variance Reports helping management in making better financial decisions

• Oversaw balance sheet across cash accounts, accounts receivable, prepaid assets, fix assets, deferred revenue, account payable and accrued expenses

• Partnered with management to drive business processes to improve efficiency of financial reporting HSBC BANK USA NEW YORK CITY, USA

Financial Service Specialist 2019-2020

• Assisting customers in meeting their long term and short-term financial objectives.

• Help customers with tasks such as resolving account issues, putting in special account instructions and handling stop payments.

• Collaborate with the team to set targets, develop and execute strategies by delivering consistent and tailored solutions in financial planning to a broad portfolio of clients.

• Quote rates, terms and programs for loan customers. Collect and analyze financial information in order to determine suitable loan programs. Proactively manage risk in every product and service transactions leveraging available tools.

• Leverage available resources and technologies to optimize customer experience. BRISILDA KALAJA

6014 Walnut Loop Rd, Charlotte NC 28227 • 929-***-**** • adzub4@r.postjobfree.com BRISILDA KALAJA AUDITING STUDIO TIRANA, AL

Certified Public Auditor/Accountant 2016-2018

• Provided Audit and Assurance Services to clients in different industries such as retail, production, health services, advertising and public relations, construction, consultancy, non-for-profit organizations.

• Prepared and oversaw risk-based audit planning and followed up the implementation of the plan in compliance with International Audit Standards.

• Active analysis and examination of clients' accounting records for audit purposes. Documentation of the clients' internal processes, through observation, interviews and inquiries.

• Understand, evaluate and test the design and operation of accounting and internal control systems, offering recommendation for any weaknesses noted.

• Reviewed audit work performed and making sure that each engagement remains on budget, thereby, all reporting is done in a timely and efficient manner.

• Prepared monthly analysis, posted the necessary entries and also performed reconciliations and settlements. LANDA TETA ACCOUNTING STUDIO TIRANA, AL

Senior Accountant 2014-2016

• Worked on a portfolio of international and domestic companies such as retail, energy, construction and trade by compiling of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports for clients' headquarters.

• Maintenance of ledgers, accounts, bank reconciliations and general ledger operations; preparation of monthly VAT Returns.

• Preparation of the balance sheet and financial statements, tax computations, filing of tax returns, and tax refunds applications.

TLASH SH.A PUBLIC SOCIETY FOR TRADING ARTISTIC AND SCIENTIFIC BOOKS TIRANA, AL Head of Finance Department 2011-2013

• Maintenance of schedules, ledgers, account and bank reconciliations and general ledger operation. In addition, responsible for the compilation of accounting management reports on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.

• Preparation of the balance sheet and final financial statements, tax computations, filing of tax returns, and tax refunds applications. Preparation of monthly VAT Returns and Payrolls.

• Found solutions to various accounting issues and administrated the company’s projects and budgets.

• Prepared documents and coordinated the auctions of the company’s assets. EDUCATION

Marin Barleti University TIRANA, AL

Master in Business Administration/Accounting September 2018 Institute of Authorized Chartered Auditors of Albania TIRANA, AL Certified Public Auditor December 2015

Institute of Authorized Chartered Auditors of Albania TIRANA, AL Certified Public Accountant April 2012

Tirana University TIRANA, AL

Master’s Degree/ Business Administration July 2008 BRISILDA KALAJA

6014 Walnut Loop Rd, Charlotte NC 28227 • 929-***-**** • adzub4@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of Albania (IKM)

• Member of the Institute of Authorized Chartered Auditors of Albania (IEKA) COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point)

• Proficient in SAP and QuickBooks

• Competent with accounting software of Alpha Platinum and Finance 5. FOREIGN LANGUAGES

• Fluent in Albanian and Italian

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