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Deshrim Kaliqi

Newtown,CT

Summary

Dynamic Senior Accountant with a robust foundation in Accounting from Western Connecticut State University, currently driving cost management initiatives at Hubbell Incorporated. Expertise in streamlining accounting processes, spearheading standardization efforts, and implementing innovative technological solutions to boost operational efficiency. Proven track record of analyzing and refining financial procedures resulting in substantial cost savings and enhanced process automation. Committed to fostering collaborative relationships with the Shared Service Center while leveraging skills in cost-benefit analysis to uphold the organization’s financial integrity and contribute to collective success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Financial Analyst

HomeServe USA
01.2025 - Current
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
  • Analyze financial results, variances, and trends to provide actionable insights.
  • Partner with business leaders to drive financial efficiency and cost optimization.
  • Reporting & Data Analysis
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses on revenue, expenses, and profitability to support strategic decision-making.
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with business objectives.
  • Identify risks and opportunities to improve financial performance.
  • Strategic Decision Support
  • Provide financial insights for business initiatives, including new projects, cost-saving strategies, and investment opportunities.
  • Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic planning.
  • Evaluate pricing strategies, market trends, and financial implications of business decisions.
  • Process Improvement & Automation
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and automation.
  • Work with IT and finance teams to enhance financial reporting tools and dashboards.
  • Implement best practices for financial analysis and decision support.
  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Developed advanced financial models to analyze business performance on Vehicle costs

Sr Accountant -CORP

Hubbell Incorporated
05.2023 - 12.2024
  • Demonstrate expertise in a broad range of accounting systems and technologies, applying knowledge to develop and implement simplification efforts, minimizing non-value adding activities.
  • Review and analyze existing processes for the purpose of uncovering potential opportunities to further standardization, automation, and cost savings of critical procedures.
  • Partner with the Shared Service Center (SSC) to confirm implementation and efficacy of identified improvements across all relevant groups. Test to make sure that the Production order Variance JE is posting the right Data and is taking into account all profit centers.
  • Record journal entries in key account reconciliations that have been prepared by the SSC. The BU (Business unit) post’s JEs to a certain GL that we on the Corp team review and we make sure it was posted correctly and if not we on the Corp team do an ADJ to fix it.
  • Verify all required supporting documentation is accurate and complete to effectively troubleshoot expectations and address any arising questions.
  • Monitor and sustain strict compliance with established company policies and procedures and all applicable guidelines and regulations.
  • Safeguard compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, including the documentation and testing of internal controls as well as participate in internal and external compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Produce error-free accounting reports, analyze financial information, summarize financial status, and present results to senior leadership.
  • Plan, assign, and review the work of accounting assistants and bookkeepers, evaluate performance, and provide feedback.
  • Examine and assess internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas, and offer recommendations for improvement.

Staff Accountant

CooperSurgical
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Administered all aspects of cash and month-end reconciliation through comprehensive financial analysis and documentation.
  • Generated detailed financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, confirmed accuracy, and prevented gaps in account longevity.
  • Performed complex tasks related to journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly close processes as well as ensured accounts were in the appropriate standing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to review annual operating budgets and performance projections, conducted internal audits, and prepared documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury.
  • Maintained compliance with GAAP, responded to information requests, and met processing and reporting deadlines on a consistent basis.

Financial Accountant

Greenfield Global
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw invoice processing, conducted accounting and invoice research, and delivered accurate financial and progress reports to inform the decision-making process.
  • Determined and applied correct codes to invoices, files, and receipts, reconciled account information, and documented figures in the general ledger.
  • Tracked, reviewed, and updated financial records in ledgers and journals and maintained financial information in the D365 financial management system and ERP software.
  • Presided over accounts payable/accounts receivable monitoring and contract management as well as completed balance sheet account reconciliations and fixed asset monitoring.
  • Served as a front-line ambassador for the company by maintaining familiarity with accounts and reporting critical updates to senior management.

Staff Accountant

OGS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
12.2019 - 03.2021
  • Compiled data for utilization in budgeting, forecasting, and business intelligence reporting and delivered conclusions and summary recommendations.
  • Sustained full integrity of accounting information, reconciled financial discrepancies in accordance with US GAAP procedures, and posted accounts receivable receipts daily.
  • Prepared required reports, such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash-flow statements and recorded transactions, including cash, credit, fixed assets, and accrued expenses.

ACCOUNTS CLERK

FANTASTIC TILE & CONSTRUCTION LLC
01.2015 - 12.2019
  • Created complete and accurate documentation regarding income summaries, cash reports, and accounts receivable reconciliations.
  • Improved timely payment of invoices by disseminating reminders, contacting clients, and processing monthly payments.
  • Examined invoice and expense reports, identified variances, and maintained financial compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Accounting

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
05.2021

Skills

  • Financial analysis expertise
  • Budget oversight
  • Budget management
  • Budgeting and planning
  • Variance reporting
  • Account reconciliation
  • Annual budgets
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial modeling
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Business operations analysis
  • Cash flow management
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Internal controls
  • Financial management

Languages

Albanian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sr. Financial Analyst

HomeServe USA
01.2025 - Current

Sr Accountant -CORP

Hubbell Incorporated
05.2023 - 12.2024

Staff Accountant

CooperSurgical
05.2022 - 05.2023

Financial Accountant

Greenfield Global
03.2021 - 05.2022

Staff Accountant

OGS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
12.2019 - 03.2021

ACCOUNTS CLERK

FANTASTIC TILE & CONSTRUCTION LLC
01.2015 - 12.2019

Bachelor's degree - Accounting

Western Connecticut State University

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