Staff Accountant - IGI - Walled Lake, MI
(2024-06)
- Process various accounting transactions ensuring proper accounting coding
- Managed accounts payable invoices and employee expense reports
- Reconciled credit card statements and resolved billing discrepancies
- Maintained accounting, inventory, and financial records with accuracy
- Prepared financial statement schedules and supporting documentation
- Generated purchase orders, communicated with vendors, and tracked deliveries
- Coordinated purchase orders and assisted with vendor sourcing activities
- Updated internal systems with shipment status and estimated delivery dates (ETAs)
- Processed inbound deliveries and managed outbound shipments
- Arranged business travel including flights, hotels, and rental vehicles
- Supported operations through special projects and tasks
- Uploaded and processed sales orders while verifying pricing and costs
- Managed box sales, service and blanket Sales orders
- Posted journal entries and assisted with general ledger activities
- Managed inventory stock levels and processed stock adjustments
- Assisted with sales and use tax processes and documentation
- Issued and updated sales tax exemption certificates while ensuring compliance
Finance Specialist - Ikons Global - London, UK
(2021-10 - 2023-08)
- Prepared monthly profit and loss reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting
- Collected and analyzed data to support the preparation of weekly and monthly estimates, providing valuable insights for project funding decisions
- Advised on estimates for project funding, contributing to strategic financial planning initiatives
- Created Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports to monitor and evaluate financial performance, facilitating data-driven decision-making
- Examined financial records to verify accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high standards of financial integrity
- Generated and issued sales billing for clients, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing
- Controlled and registered invoices in the financial system (QuickBooks), maintaining organized and up-to-date financial records
- Followed up on late payments and registered them in the financial system, managing accounts receivable effectively
- Conducted reconciliations with clients and prepared turnover reports monthly, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial transactions
- Issued invoices monthly for clients, ensuring billing accuracy and adherence to contractual agreements
- Assisted in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, supporting the smooth operation of the finance department
Product Manager - Go Tech Electronics - Tirana, Albania
(2019-01 - 2021-09)
- Identified and implemented strategies for the Major Domestic Appliances category, aligning with company objectives and market trends
- Prepared quarterly and yearly budgets for the major domestic appliances category, overseeing financial planning and resource allocation
- Optimized stock levels to meet demand while minimizing inventory costs and storage expenses
- Collaborated with the finance department to manage financial settlements, including invoices and credit notes, ensuring timely and accurate payments to partners
- Coordinated product allocation with the logistics department, optimizing distribution efficiency and inventory management
- Conducted comprehensive market and competitor analysis for each product in the portfolio, utilizing expertise knowledge to inform decision-making
- Negotiated with foreign and local vendors to optimize product costs, ensuring competitive pricing and profitability
- Sourced and evaluated new products to enhance the company's product offerings and meet customer needs
- Determined pricing strategies for new products, considering market dynamics and competitive landscape
- Planned and executed promotional activities in coordination with the Sales and Marketing department, driving product awareness and sales growth
Stock & Order Senior Specialist - Plus Communication SH.A. - Tirana, Albania
(2016-11 - 2018-03)
Promoted
- Managed the supply and demand of inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet operational needs
- Oversaw stock purchasing activities and maintained inventory balances to optimize stock availability
- Created invoices and completed journal entries accurately, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies
- Verified invoice accuracy based on goods shipped and received, resolving discrepancies promptly to maintain financial integrity
- Coordinated purchasing orders for equipment, products, and supplies, ensuring timely procurement and delivery
- Created and maintained detailed inventory records for all supplies and products, facilitating efficient tracking and management
- Generated purchase requisitions (PR) for all required products, such as SIM cards and vouchers, based on company requirements
- Cultivated and managed trade relationships with key stakeholders, including commercial partners such as dealers and distributors, to achieve business objectives
- Prepared and analyzed sales reports, memos, agreements, and profit and loss (P&L) statements for Own Shops, as directed by the Sales Director
Distribution Specialist - Plus Communication SH.A. - Tirana, Albania
(2010-07 - 2016-11)
- Managed the timely and accurate processing of sales orders by entering data into the SAP system, ensuring efficient order fulfillment
- Received and processed customer orders, generating necessary invoices and documentation to facilitate transactions
- Utilized associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle, optimizing distribution processes and enhancing operational efficiency
- Monitored distribution processes, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of products to customers
- Maintained professional relationships with dealers and distributors through clear and concise communication, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly
- Oversaw the distribution of products in retail chains, managing warehouse stock levels, and coordinating the supply and return process for goods
- Updated and maintained sales procedures and processes in coordination with the head of sales, other units, and departments, ensuring alignment with company objectives and standards
- Facilitated coordination between the sales department and other units of the company or partners, fostering collaboration and synergy across organizational functions
