Overview
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Education
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Safa Kaladgi

Waterloo,,ON

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Lund and Associates
Kitchener, ON
01.2023 - Current
  • Utilize accounting software for data analysis and reporting, contributing to effective financial decision-making
  • Perform in-depth analysis of business operations, trends and obligations to complete accurate projections in a detail-oriented manner
  • Manage financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations

Finance Controlling Intern

Magna International
Concord, ON
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Actively participated in standard costing and continuous improvement projects to identify areas of efficiency improvement in several operating processes
  • Developed a self-made categorizing system to identify ongoing fraudulent activity within each of the 17 divisions
  • Organized and reported sales mix and contribution margins on a month-end and year-end basis for 17 divisions
  • Advanced knowledge of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management system, Microsoft Excel pivot tables, advanced formulae, and lookups

Beauty Advisor

Sephora
Waterloo, ON
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Built and deepened productive customer relationships with high-quality service and focus on gaining loyalty
  • Capitalized on upselling opportunities for additional products and services to increase sales numbers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON

Certificate Program - Marketing Strategy

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05.2022

Skills

  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • QuickBooks, Sage Accounting System
  • Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint
  • CaseWare Working Papers, TaxPrep
  • Financial Reporting and Analyses
  • Data tracking and trend analysis
  • Time Management and Organization

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Lund and Associates
01.2023 - Current

Beauty Advisor

Sephora
03.2022 - 01.2023

Finance Controlling Intern

Magna International
05.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Wilfrid Laurier University

Certificate Program - Marketing Strategy

Cornell University
Safa Kaladgi