Cindy Ramnauth
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Gap Inc., specializing in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Analyst - Distribution Centers
Gap Inc
06.2023 - Current
- Publish Annual and Quarterly Operating Plan for North America.
- Prepare and book allocating entries to the respective brands' profit and loss accounts.
- Forecast Orbs Operating cost for all DCs in North America.
- Publish variance analyst to the leadership team bi-monthly at forecast and month end.
- Provide guidance and support to members of the Reporting and Procurement teams.
- Provide finance support, both remotely and in-person, in a Senior Analyst capacity for our distribution centers located in Groveport, OH, Canada, and Longview, TX.
- Created a bottoms-up budget based on cost per unit KPI to meet business demands.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts based on historical trends and data and presented them to senior leadership.
- Collaborated with directors and other support teams to forecast productivity and other costs for operations at the distribution center.
- Prepared journal entries for month-end by accruing, deferring, and reclassifying costs to correct accounts and departments.
- Performed ad hoc analysis and developed financial tools utilizing Essbase and Oracle applications to support job responsibilities.
Finance Analyst - Distribution Centers
Gap Inc
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Provide finance support remotely or in-person as an Analyst for our distribution centers located in Rugby, UK; Canada; and Phoenix, AZ.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.
- Prepared journal entries for month-end closing.
- Performed ad hoc analysis as needed.
- Review weekly reporting for accuracy.
- Develop and integrate internal databases to enhance efficiency and provide better visibility for cross-functional teams, enabling informed decision-making.
- Assist with establishing and closing DCs.
DC Reporting Analyst
Gap Inc
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Prepared and published weekly productivity results for the operations teams at our distribution centers in Brampton, Bolton, and Mississauga, ON.
- Regularly load weekly and monthly data for the purpose of publishing dashboards to the Supply Chain network.
- Assisted the Financial Analyst team by generating essential reports and submitting journal entries required for month-end close.
- Provided procurement support through the issuance of purchase orders to acquire supplies and services for our distribution centers in Brampton, Bolton, and Mississauga, Ontario.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders and submission of invoices to the accounts payable team.
- Provided procurement support for capital projects in the DC Ex. Brampton Expansion by collaborating with project managers.
Lead Hand / Inventory Control
Muirs Cartage- A division of Indis Inc
08.2014 - 08.2014
- Supervised three warehouse staff.
- Oversee inbound and outbound operations.
- Oversee workflow to ensure that productivity and quality standards are achieved.
- Manage workload activities during the absence of the Warehouse Manager.
- Maintained an inventory accuracy rating of 95-100% on 228 SKUs.
- Perform physical inventory counts and cycle counts of warehouse inventory.
- Collaborate closely with the client's inventory control specialists.
- Managed pickups and deliveries with various freight companies.
- Operated multiple computer systems to update and verify receipt and shipment, ran reports, and performed inventory control transactions, including reconciliations.
- Prepare client invoicing reports at month-end.
- Review invoices to verify that clients are being billed accurately for all supplementary services and materials utilized on their behalf throughout the month.
- Assist the finance department with month-end accruals.
- Ensure a safe and accident-free workplace.
Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Muirs Cartage – A division of Indis Inc
02.2011 - 08.2012
- Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
- Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
- Verify invoices and code payment documents.
- Prepare invoices for various clients across five distribution centres in Canada.
- Maintain records of accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared Bills of Lading (BOL) for products scheduled to ship.
- Received, inspected and ensured accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments from trailers and containers.
- Execute additional duties as assigned.
Senior Auditor
PKF Barcellos, Narine &Co Guyana
09.2006 - 04.2008
- Managed a portfolio of 90 clients, including corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors.
- Planned, executed, and managed audit engagements for companies.
- Reviewed audit reports and work papers prepared by other auditors.
- Investigated allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse, also personal matters at the request of management.
- Provided training to new auditors.
Audit ∕Accounting Clerk
PKF Barcellos, Narine &Co Guyana
08.2003 - 08.2006
- Assessed and evaluated internal controls.
- Performed special projects, processed financial transactions, and responded to data requests from other auditors, departments, and agencies.
- Managed general accounting tasks, including maintaining ledgers, trial balance, payroll, financial reports, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and year-end adjustments.
Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Accountancy
University of Guyana
Skills
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Month-end close and variance analysis
- Financial modeling and reporting
- Data analysis and procurement
- Internal controls evaluation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Oracle SaaS and Hyperion
- Essbase and Power BI
- Warehouse management systems
- Accounting software proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Collaboration and independence
- Adaptability and meticulousness
Timeline
Senior Finance Analyst - Distribution Centers
Gap Inc
06.2023 - Current
Finance Analyst - Distribution Centers
Gap Inc
01.2018 - 05.2023
DC Reporting Analyst
Gap Inc
08.2014 - 12.2017
Lead Hand / Inventory Control
Muirs Cartage- A division of Indis Inc
08.2014 - 08.2014
Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Muirs Cartage – A division of Indis Inc
02.2011 - 08.2012
Senior Auditor
PKF Barcellos, Narine &Co Guyana
09.2006 - 04.2008
Audit ∕Accounting Clerk
PKF Barcellos, Narine &Co Guyana
08.2003 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Accountancy
University of Guyana
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