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JALPA CHAVDA

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Experienced Accountant with a strong background in financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation. Seeking to leverage skills in a Finance Assistant role to contribute to financial success and growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Seasonal Retail Product Specialist

SKECHERS Retail
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Effective collaboration with the in-house team to set up eye-catching products, which contributed to a '13% boost in foot traffic' and an increase in 25% sales during Nov'23-Jan'24.
  • Played a pivotal role in surpassing the store's projected sales of $844K, contributing to the 'achievement of $1.1 Million' in revenue.
  • Managed financial transactions of over ~350 sales and returns and ensured accurate store's accurate financial records.

Financial Accountant

Goedecke And Associates
03.2017 - 11.2022
  • Managed financial operations and reporting using 'Adempiere ERP software', overseeing reconciliation of financial statements and handling ~150 purchasing orders/week.
  • Created customer invoices from purchase orders for major clients like IBM & NCR, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
  • Collaborated with clients to set up payment schedules, managing ~ 750 customer invoices/Month and enhancing cash flow management.
  • Utilized MS Excel and e-billing software (Adempiere/QuickBooks) to analyze financial data.
  • Oversaw and worked on ~750 customer invoices monthly and fostered relationships with clients from Germany, North America, and Latin America.
  • Average client base/week ~7-8 and ensuring their accurate financial records.

Business Development Assistant

Shree Hari Health Sciences Pvt Ltd.
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Analyzed financial metrics to drive business development strategies and support decision-making processes in the medical equipment sector.
  • Provided administrative support to the Business Development team, streamlining processes for increased efficiency.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Hospitality Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
04.2024

Postgraduate Diploma - Global Business Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
08.2023

MBA - Finance

Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, IN
06.2015

BBA - Business Administration

Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, IN
06.2013

Skills

  • Team player with experience in diverse environments
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with SAP and QuickBooks in relevant environment
  • Analytical Skills

Internship

Summer Finance Intern

Ahmedabad District Co-Operative Bank Limited, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (May 2014 - Jul 2014)

  • Assessed credit and accounts of loan applicants and determined their eligibility for loans.
  • Ensured compliance of candidates, contributing to the approval of 85% of loan applications.

Certification

  • QuickBooks Online Essential Training, LinkedIn, Issued Mar 2024
  • SAP ERP Essential Training, LinkedIn, Issued Mar 2024

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Seasonal Retail Product Specialist

SKECHERS Retail
10.2023 - 03.2024

Financial Accountant

Goedecke And Associates
03.2017 - 11.2022

Business Development Assistant

Shree Hari Health Sciences Pvt Ltd.
09.2015 - 01.2017

Postgraduate Diploma - Hospitality Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Postgraduate Diploma - Global Business Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

MBA - Finance

Gujarat University

BBA - Business Administration

Gujarat University

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