Sofya Lekhkar Email & Phone Number

Calgary, AB, CA

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Provide timely and accurate cost data to Sales and Marketing team, detailing cost drivers and insight into profitability.
• Deliver economic and financial recommendations on Operational changes, pro-actively identifying areas for margin improvement while working with the Operations team on implementation of initiatives.
• Provide support to cross functional stakeholders to assess the financial viability of investment projects, using extensive knowledge of the network to analyze impact of changes.
• Continually look for improvements in the financial models and IS systems, working closely with stakeholders to implement changes that will drive business results.
• Offer dependable financial expertise to stakeholders, building trust and reliance for financial advice.
• Develop and document appropriate processes in relation to financial reporting; identify opportunities for improvement and work to implement them.

• Led enhancements to the SAP Treasury Module; maintained and monitored all third party debt and credit facilities
• Sustained and documented all aspects of bank account management, overseeing reconciliations and opening/closing bank accounts as required
• Supported technical aspects of third party banking system interaction and provided problem resolution
• Executed day-to-day cash management functions including forecasting and payment processing
• Worked on cost savings initiatives, built and maintained forecast and analytical models, as well as rating agency metric model
• Processed ACH, EFT payments and pre-authorized debits

• Complied with accounts receivable operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implemented production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolved problems while.
• Conformed with accounts payable activities including: registering and processing invoices, generating and mailing supplier cheques, handling vendor inquiries, and reconciling supplier statements
• Performed ad-hoc payment runs, daily collection calls on outstanding AR invoices and maintenance of customer accounts
• Issued customer invoices and credits on a timely basis, ensuring proper approvals are obtained
• Performed third party process in an accurately and timely manner
• Maintained accounting ledgers by posting monthly account transactions

• Prepared timely and accurate invoices in accordance with government requirements for billing purposes
• Efficiently maintained general ledger, ensuring 100% accuracy
• Conducted data monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and presented to management
• Accurate and timely prepared financial statements and supporting financial information
• Prepare daily journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations
• Supported in compilation of annual and periodic budget information

• Gathered data for and prepare and edit various reports.
• Provided support to team and work closely with them to ensure a positive working environment for everyone.
• Coordinated/scheduled management and staff meeting arrangements, travel, hotels and participation in industry events, conferences and seminars as required.
• Translated Russian documents

Bachelor Of General Management

Diploma, Business Administration – Management