Khadija Karim
Cliffside Park
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Results-driven finance manager experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Tasca Central Ave Hyundai
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
Finance Manager
Bruce Bennett Nissan
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
Finance Manager
Hamden Chevrolet
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided ongoing training and support to sales staff on updated financing programs and offerings.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service throughout the auto finance process.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure seamless integration of financing options into the sales process.
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal.
- Assisted customers with completing loan applications and other paperwork.
- Maximized revenue generation by upselling a variety of finance and insurance products to customers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
- Managed a high volume of loan applications, consistently meeting or exceeding monthly targets for deals closed and revenue generated.
- Approved loan applications based on customer creditworthiness and provided detailed financial advice.
- Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
- Educated customers on various loan products, ensuring they fully understood their financial commitments.
- Negotiated favorable interest rates and terms with lending institutions, benefiting both dealership and clients.
- Maintained compliance with all state and federal regulations governing automotive financing practices.
Finance Manager
Middletown Nissan
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of client credit history to determine the best financing options available.
- Maintained compliance with all state and federal regulations governing automotive financing practices.
- Analyzed potential risks and evaluated loan products to identify suitable options for customers.
Education
Business Degree -
Damascus University
Damascus Syria04.2016
Skills
- Project finance
- Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
- Certified Defense Financial Manager
- Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FP&A)
- Community Networking
- Planning and coordination
- Bank security expert
- Strategy Development
- Credit Approval and Denial
- Customer relationship development
- Staff Training
- Credit analysis
- Work Planning
- Financial Resource Management
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Finance Manager
Tasca Central Ave Hyundai
05.2024 - 02.2025
Finance Manager
Bruce Bennett Nissan
02.2021 - 02.2024
Finance Manager
Hamden Chevrolet
06.2019 - 02.2021
Finance Manager
Middletown Nissan
01.2018 - 01.2019
Business Degree -
Damascus University
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