Karen Gauci
Newmarket,Canada
Summary
Results-driven Finance Administrator at Recipe Unlimited Corporation with a strong focus on data analysis and effective communication. Successfully created and implemented price variance reports, enhancing cost accuracy and stakeholder awareness. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and solve complex problems, ensuring operational efficiency and financial integrity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Administrator – Strategic Sourcing
Recipe Unlimited Corporation
05.2016 - Current
- Created and shared weekly price variance reports with managers and distributors, assisted in investigating variances and implementing corrections
- Created monthly catalogue and shared with internal and external teams, ensuring accuracy of details
- Maintain multiple brand catalogues, ensuring proper items are loaded and available with correct pricing details
- Input monthly price changes from Sourcing Manager ensuring costs are loaded correctly
- Communicate price changes to internal brand teams
- Review, supply, and assist with velocity reports for managers
- Entered monthly produce bids, ensuring accurate cost allocation.
- Notified stakeholders of ownership changes, store closures, and openings with accurate details
Professional Figure Skating Coach
01.1998 - Current
- Developed choreography and program layout to align with skater strengths and competition requirements
- Selected music tracks and designed costumes to complement performance themes and enhance artistic expression
- Coordinated programs for skaters to enhance skills and performance
- Ensure a safe environment for skaters
- Work as a team with skaters and executive members
Accounts Payable
The Watson Group
09.2007 - 04.2016
- Set up and maintain accounts payable filing system
- Create & place purchase orders according to company policy
- Match up purchase orders, packing slips and receipts to vendor invoices
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoice prices to ensure compliance with company standards
- Ensure accurate input of invoices into Jonas
- Process cheque runs on a daily/ weekly basis
- Targeted and secured special rebates and credits from vendors to enhance cost savings
- Review monthly statements
- Respond to vendors inquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Process Sub Contractors payroll weekly
- Maintained detailed records of Sub Contractors' weekly payments for accurate financial reporting
- Record and track piecework for Union Employees
- Submit monthly Union dues, Union Benefits, HST/GST and WSIB remittances
- Answer and direct incoming calls in a professional manner
- Typed memos, contracts, and letters for management.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail
- Back up support to Accounts Receivable and Service Department
- Arrange installers schedules to install Builders equipment requests
Office Clerk/Front End Manager
Zehrs Food Markets
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Managed communication and procurement of office supplies through e-mail and fax
- Reviewing and editing store payroll (Kronos system)
- Facilitated the onboarding process by entering new employee details into the company database.
- Managed phone communication by answering calls and addressing inquiries from customers.
- Morning and evening cash balancing routine
- Oversaw cashier operations, ensuring adherence to procedures and efficient service
- Addressed and resolved customer inquiries and issues to enhance satisfaction
- Handled various responsibilities simultaneously in a dynamic and busy setting.
- Aided department and store managers in various tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Receptionist
Airport Nissan Dealership
09.2004 - 11.2004
- Answer and direct phone calls in a professional manner
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail and couriers for efficient communication
- Received and processed customer payments to ensure financial accuracy
- Prepared incoming car dockets and logged dealer plates for accurate record-keeping
- Register cars in garage register and etching registry
- Data entry of incoming cars into ADP
- Compiled necessary documents for licensing to ensure legal operation of vehicles
- Fax documents, filing, typing of documents
Education
Diploma - Business Office Skills
Academy of Learning Computer and Business Career College
10.2003
High school Graduate -
01.1997
Skills
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Finance Administrator – Strategic Sourcing
Recipe Unlimited Corporation
05.2016 - Current
Accounts Payable
The Watson Group
09.2007 - 04.2016
Receptionist
Airport Nissan Dealership
09.2004 - 11.2004
Office Clerk/Front End Manager
Zehrs Food Markets
01.1999 - 01.2008
Professional Figure Skating Coach
01.1998 - Current
Diploma - Business Office Skills
Academy of Learning Computer and Business Career College