Experience

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  Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

  • Sri Lanka
  • Hospitality
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Finance Manager

    • Feb 2022 - Nov 2023

    As a finance manager of Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, I was responsible for;• Leading the finance team in order to achieve an accurate, comprehensive and timely financial reports• Preparation of monthly payroll• Monitoring accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventories• Ensuring an operational control environment to safeguard company’s assets• Supervision of ledger postings on a daily basis• Liaising with internal and external auditors• Liaising with hotel owners’ representatives on operational matters• Monitoring and guiding proactively in cost controlling requirements• Maintaining a healthy balance scorecard of the department and of the hotel as overall• Assisting for the preparation of business plan and annual operational budget

  • Accountant

    • Sep 2018 - Jan 2022

    As an accountant of Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, I was responsible for;• Performing month end closing process and monthly financial statements• Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts• Monitoring accounts payable including payments to foreign parties• Performing ledger postings on a daily basis• Preparation of bank reconciliations• Handling tax related tasks• Liaising with internal and external auditors• Handling tax related tasks• Liaising with internal and external auditors

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  Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

  • Colombo

  • Accountant

    • Jan 2017 - Sep 2018
    • Colombo

    As an Accountant of Sheraton Colombo Hotel, I was responsible for;• Preparation of monthly reports on pre-opening transactions• Preparation of localised standards of operating procedures• Performing project procurements• Assisting for the preparation of pre-opening and operational budget• Preparation of monthly payroll

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  Galle Face Hotel

  • Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Assistant Accountant

    • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

    As an assistant accountant of Galle Face Hotel, I was responsible for;• Preparation of bank reconciliations.• Performing general ledger postings• Handling intercompany transactions• Verification of guests’ transportation control account of third-party suppliers• Handling taxes and submission of tax returns

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  EY

  • Manager, Assurance

    • Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

    As a manager of assurance division, I was responsible for;• Managing a client portfolio of over sixty companies• Reviewing external audit working files and IFRS compliance of financial statements• Review of forecast financial statements• Supervision of administrative works, such as billing and collection• Processing payroll of non-executive employees• Conducting training sessions for the team and orientation program for the freshers

  • Assistant Manager, Assurance

    • Apr 2014 - Sep 2015

    As an assistant manager of assurance division, I was responsible for;• Managing a client portfolio of over forty companies• Reviewing external audit working files and IFRS compliance of financial statements• Preparation of forecast financial statements• Supervision of administrative works, such as billing and collection• Processing payroll of non-executive employees• Conducting orientation program for the freshers

  • Audit Executive

    • Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

    As an audit executive, I was responsible for;• Managing a client portfolio of over twenty companies• Reviewing external audit working files and IFRS compliance of financial statements• Preparation of forecast financial statements• Performing tax compliance reviews

  • Audit Trainee

    • Sep 2010 - Sep 2012

    As an audit trainee, I was responsible for;• Performing external audit field work• Preparation of financial statements according to IFRS• Performing tax compliance reviews