Experience

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  Pushpay

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Accountant

    • Oct 2022 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    - Month end process, monthly financial and management reporting across all subsidiaries of the Group- Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations- Ensure transactions and journals in the General Ledger Systems are recorded accurately, in a timely manner and efficiently- Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP or applicable accounting standards- Assisting with the preparation of the monthly board reporting- Preparation of the annual financial statements along with the accompanying board approval papers- Support the annual audit process- Provide business partnering support to the functional Heads/VPs ( monthly reporting, budgeting/forecasting and ad hoc requests)- Support first view of accounts payable processes- Responsible for R&D spend, project reporting, capitalized software treatment

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  Foodstuffs North Island Limited

  • New Zealand
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Members Accountant

    • Jun 2019 - Sep 2022

    - Preparation of financial statements for client members and support the stores by responding to accounting-related queries and training- Leading the IFRS 16 Lease Accounting for all stores through RE-FX- Monitor, process transactions for insourcing stores and collaborate with outsourced accounts to process asset disposals and movements- Ensure the compliance of tax obligations for client members- Provide support and relevant information to outsourced accounts - Provision of timely, accurate, and relevant information to management and internal stakeholders- The transition of financial data from Legacy systems to SAP

  • Accounts Payable Specialist

    • Jan 2019 - May 2019

    - Ensuring timely and accurate payment to vendors by completing payment reconciliation in SAP for weekly, fortnightly, and monthly vendors.- Reconciling DC/ store invoices in order to make vendor payments in a timely manner as per vendor terms. - Handle vendor problems and disputes & resolve vendor payment issues. - Managing 200+ vendor stock and non-stock accounts relating to PAK’n SAVE, New World, Four Square and Gilmour’s.- Investigates and resolves problems associated with the processing of invoices and purchase orders. - Collaborate with business units such as invoice analysis, transaction processing, accounts services, and AP inbound processing to provide an excellent vendor experience.- Handling and reconciling statements over 10,000 + invoices.- Handles all vendor correspondence via phone or email- Follow up on pending issues and meeting deadlines.

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  VASP International Limited

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Senior Accounts Administrator

    • Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    The company is trading as The Salty Dog Inn, a motel which operated in Snells Beach, Auckland.- Maintaining and reconciliation all accounting transactions through Xero accounting software.- Daily balancing, reconciling, and setting floats for all cashiers in the Bar, Restaurant, and pokies (Gaming Machines).- Reconciliation of revenue through Menu mate (Food and Beverage), Little Hotelier (Accommodation and functions), and Electronic Monitoring system (Gaming).- Preparation of product costing and analysis.- Preparation and assisting with the month-end journals.- Review outstanding invoices and processing of all invoices to corporate debtors (through Little Hotelier), sending out statements and matching payments.- Debtor reconciliations and dispute resolution with Menu mate, Little Hotelier, Expedia Partner, and booking.com.- Reconciling supplier invoices daily, ensuring matching to purchase orders and delivery notes.- Preparations of profit and loss account on a weekly basis and provide segment-wise analysis.- Handling and reconciliation of petty cash.- GST, PAYE reconciliation, and assisting in filing payments.- Prepare and control weekly payroll and ensure records are processed in a timely and accurate manner.- Ensuring financial practices adhere to legislative and regulatory requirements and are in line with NZ Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.- Managing office supplies stock, placing orders, reconciliation, and preparing regular financial and administrative reports.- Administration of company database and stock take of bar, restaurant, housekeeping, and kitchen. - Managing all accounts related to the gaming machine, bar, restaurant, corporate conferences, and functions.- Monitoring and loading the cash into the ATM and reconciling cash receipts with the vendor (DC Payments NZ)

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  Kotmale Dairy Products (Pvt) Ltd

  • Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Accountant

    • Mar 2014 - Jul 2017
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

    Kotmale is Sri Lanka’s most widely consumed dairy brand renowned for its quality and freshness. The brand is synonymous with locally produced cheese and has won a mass appeal for its delicious range of dairy ice cream, pasteurized milk, and yogurt. I have been responsible for the Accounting Divisions of three factories under Kotmale Dairy Products (Pvt) Ltd (A subsidiary Company of Kotmale Holdings PLC and Cargills (Ceylon) PLC).Led the accounting team for this manufacturing company and directly managed a team of 20 with yearly revenue of 2.5 billion LKR.Directing and overseeing all aspects of financial/ accounting of the company while assisting in the accurate running of the company finance information system Preparing financial budget together with the relevant KPI’s, monitor the attainment of set targets, and making the presentation of company performanceEvaluation of product costing and advice on pricing decisionsEnsuring timeliness and accuracy of the Company’s monthly accounting process and establishing proper internal controlsPreparing monthly management accounts, publishing quarterly accounts of the company, its subsidiaries, and the group in compliance with SLFRS/ LKAS.Preparation of the Group Annual Report (Kotmale Holdings PLC) and the completion of the Group AuditForecasting cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for factory investment/ Capex requirementsGuiding other departments by analyzing and interpreting business performances and develop suitable business responsesDevelop and maintain effective communication and positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors, and agents, while reviewing debtor collections and supplier payments periodicallyLiaising with Inland Revenue for corporate tax matters and reviewing tax returns and ensuring all statutory compliances under indirect, direct taxation within the stipulated timelines.

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  KPMG Sri Lanka

  • Sri Lanka
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Project Manager

    • Jul 2012 - Feb 2014

    Project Manager - External AuditManaging a portfolio of clients and handling multiple audits and other engagements simultaneously.Duties and responsibilities;- Developing the audit strategy and performing risk assessment based on statutory regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies- Preparation and reviewing of financial statements for presentation to the board of directors, shareholders, and statutory bodies- Analysis of the firm’s external and internal environment and identify potential strategic business risk and financial statement implications together with the engagement partner- Undertaking financial statement audits, preparation of reports such as performance improvement document, and advice on such matters as internal control, insolvency, and taxation- Ensure compliance with KPMG risk management practices thereby mitigate professional risks- Overall management, supervision, direction, monitoring, and motivating of engagement teams to ensure smooth delivery of the advisory services at the best quality- Preparation of staff plans and forecasts and notifying the Reporting Partner in advance on the requirement of staff- Liaison and appropriate coordination with local and foreign other divisions of KPMG- Conducting in-house training for staff on standard changes and related risks and developments in practice etc.,- Reviewing financial statements of clients of different industries, drafting audit reports, reviewing deficiency letters, deciding the scope and drafting reports for special purpose engagements- Discussing and resolving technical matters such as Accounting standard issues and regulatory requirement related issues

  • Audit Supervisor

    • Mar 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Trainee Associate - External Audit

    • Sep 2008 - Feb 2011

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  Peoples Bank, Sri Lanka

  • Wattala, Sri Lanka

  • Bank Assistant (Intern)

    • Apr 2005 - Feb 2006
    • Wattala, Sri Lanka

    People's Bank is a state-owned leading commercial bank in Sri Lanka. I was selected under the scheme for “Deployment of Advanced Level qualified students awaiting university admission” from the high ranked students of the districts selected for government university admission. Key responsibilities;- Assisting customers with daily cash inquiries- Provides account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments, cashing cheques, issuing savings withdrawals, etc. - Resolve customer issues pertaining to products and services- Ensuring a balance in all transactions at the end of the working period- Provide support for the bank in facilitating the training of newly hired cashiers