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Ashish Lakhesar

@ashishlakhesar

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Results-driven Financial Technician with 6+ years of experience

Canada

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my financial expertise to drive business growth and improvement, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with a dynamic team.

As a seasoned Financial Technician, I bring a strong track record of driving cost savings and revenue growth through effective financial forecasting, budgeting, and project management. With a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget, I excel in fast-paced environments. My expertise in automated accounting systems, GAAP & IFRS, and MS Office applications enables me to exercise accuracy and attention to detail in my work.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to learn, understand, and apply new processes rapidly, making me a valuable asset to any organization. My exceptional analytical, organizational, and time management skills ensure timely execution of work in an appropriate manner. I am a strong leader with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, making me an effective team player.

I am a proactive and organized individual with a strong work ethic, always striving to improve processes and increase efficiency. My ability to research and make informed decisions has been instrumental in my success, and I am confident in my ability to make a positive impact in any organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accounts Payable Coordinator/Assistant Controller

Borger Group of companies

Led financial forecasting and budgeting, managed financial projects, collaborated with cross-functional teams, prioritized invoices, analyzed opportunities for discounts, and assisted in the annual audit.

Financial Forecasting Budgeting Invoicing Audit

Accounting Clerk

Picture Depot

Processed vendor payments, recorded financial transactions, inputted vendor invoices, processed employee expenses, reviewed vendor emails/statements, and scheduled/coordinated activities.

Payment Vendors Invoicing Scheduling

Financial Technician

Cascades – A Containerboard packaging company

Implemented new accounts payable system, managed balance sheet reconciliation, prepared financial statements, developed accounting control procedures, analyzed budgets and expenditures, and assisted with month-end and year-end close process.

Accounts Payable Management Account Reconciliation Financial Statements Accounting Management Budgeting Month End Close

Accounting Clerk

Air-Ship International Inc.

Performed day-to-day financial transactions, processed vendor payments, prepared journals, reconciled vendor statements, processed AR collections, and communicated with co-workers.

Financial Communications Payment Vendors AR Communication