FP&A

• Jun 2023 - Present

Merchandising Finance/Supply Chain Analytics

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2023

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

•Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial results and analysis•Prepare and analyze various Operational and Financial Measurement reports•Analysis of financial results and provide explanations on major variances to Budget/LE•Provide detailed analysis and interpretation of results to support period end process•Provide financial support and analysis to Supply Chain Operations•Finance lead on month end and automation processes, working directly with eComm and Marketing teams•Participate and prepare monthly financial forecasts, annual budget•Preparation of ad hoc analysis to support overall department objectives and initiatives•Prepare period and quarter end presentations for Senior Management•Build financial models that consider multiple drivers and relay those drivers into accurate forecasts•Take large amounts of complex information from multiple sources and produce simple and easy-to-understand explanations of business results•Work with key stakeholders on the budget process Show less

Financial Analyst, Merchandising and Controls

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

•Responsible for analzying vendor allowances for the purpose of reconciling vendor accounts to identify missed vendor income and variances•Responsible for preparing variance reports for discrepancies in Over and Above contracts, promotional deals, exclusivities, costing and any other agreements or policies signed by both parties•Build and maintain relationships with various vendors and internal departments to ensure smooth processing of claims•Extract and analyze data using various business applications such as SAP, MicroStrategy, Biceps and Product Manager•Consistently analyze and communicate audit findings in detailed reports to category and the process improvement team to rectify system errors•Assisting on special projects as required•Train new hires to create strong foundation for knowledge and growth Show less

Accounts Receivable and Rebate Analyst

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

•Facilitating program change management for rebate programs to PDI •Calculate, analyze and consolidate rebate payment: monthly and quarterly •Charge back vendor companies for rebate expenses, coop advertising allowances, overhead & administrative expenses and other promotions •Work closely with accounting department to answer auditing and accrual questions regarding rebates •Liaison with customers regarding their monthly/annual sales reports •Respond to customers, managers, sales reps with ad hoc reports & queries •Performs other duties as assigned by Senior management from time to time Show less

Accounting Assistant

• Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

•Performed generalized bookkeeping services for different clients including; receiving, compiling and sorting documents, such as invoices and cheques, managing the documents in respective files •Coding, batching, verifying, posting and reconciling transactions, bank balances and accounts receivables/payables •Generated reports for clients and supervisors for further processing •Responsible for coordination with clients regarding all matters of finalization of their payroll •Worked on QuickBooks, maintaining and developing a computerized customer and prospect database •Responded and followed up on customer inquiries, managing relay of various periodical reports to the bookkeeping clients, maintaining good customer relations Show less

Associate- Summer Intern

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

•Worked with a senior Auditor to performed year end and interim audits for companies in the Finance, Education, Telecommunication, Oil & Gas, and Shipping & Transport sectors •Conducted extensive audit tests with 100% accuracy on accounting heads such as Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and Inventories •Worked within a deadline to prepare queries, observations and reconciled financial statements, primarily using Excel •Assisted clients in preparing their accounts, to assist the timely completion of external auditing •Professionally communicated to participate in audit conferences with the clients, both individually and with the audit team Show less

Chair, IT and Communications- Student Organization

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2011

•1 of 2 elected representatives on the Management Committee for the Pakistan Students Federation •Assisted chair with responsibilities including talent acquisition, people management and event organization •Maintained regular communication with donors and volunteers to ensure efficient flow of information •Supervised donation and expense tracking to gauge financial performance implementing accounting knowledge •Conducted resource allocation and performance management acquiring financial forecasting experience Show less

Volunteer Marketing Strategist- Part-Time

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

•Assisted a start-up company with marketing initiatives through the distribution and analysis of over one hundred questionnaires to meet strict deadlines •Conducted market research through surveys through social media and in public •Compiled reports on market forces •Assisted a start-up company with marketing initiatives through the distribution and analysis of over one hundred questionnaires to meet strict deadlines •Conducted market research through surveys through social media and in public •Compiled reports on market forces

Income Tax Assistant- Work-Study Position

• Feb 2010 - Apr 2010

•Meticulously prepared accurate tax forms by clearly communicating with clients using T4s and T2202As •Facilitated tax filing and acted as a liaison for first year international students at the University of Toronto •Well-informed of latest developments with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) •Meticulously prepared accurate tax forms by clearly communicating with clients using T4s and T2202As •Facilitated tax filing and acted as a liaison for first year international students at the University of Toronto •Well-informed of latest developments with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA)

Distribution Associate-Part-Time

• Oct 2009 - Dec 2009

•Increased newspaper distribution by 5-10% using attractive slogans to draw pedestrians •Promoted to the position of a distribution associate from a “newsie” owing to consistently stellar performance •Coordinated a competent marketing plan by delegating my team of “newsies” on the high pedestrian traffic corners of Union Station to maximize the customer base •Increased newspaper distribution by 5-10% using attractive slogans to draw pedestrians •Promoted to the position of a distribution associate from a “newsie” owing to consistently stellar performance •Coordinated a competent marketing plan by delegating my team of “newsies” on the high pedestrian traffic corners of Union Station to maximize the customer base

Sales Associate- Part-time

• Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

•Reconciled sales and return receipts along with managing re-ordering to effectively control inventory costs •Consistently surpassed sales quota by more than 10% in the general electronics team •Established a solid clientele of repeat business and increased referrals from current clients •Subject matter expert in the personal computers and wireless devices divisions •Successfully executed forecasts into results by identifying seasonal patterns for the home entertainment division •Meticulously prepared sales contracts and processed multiple payment methods in a disciplined manner Show less