Experience

"K" Line (Europe) Limited

• United Kingdom
• Maritime
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accounts Supervisor

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  ● Monitor and analysing accounting data and produce periodic financial reports ● Preparing year-end financial statements and coordinating annual audits. ● Assist in preparing annual budget ● Assist in managing the operations of the accounting department ● Review journal entries and financial reports ● Evaluate and make appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ● Improve systems, procedures and initiate corrective actions ● Train and motivate the accounts team Show less



CMA CGM

• France
• Maritime Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy General Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2022

  In my most recent role, I was entrusted with the task of demonstrating strong attention to detail and proficiency in financial reporting to develop comprehensive monthly management accounts. Creating and executing accurate budget and forecast projections to surpass financial objectives and drive business growth. Establishing and strengthened long term relationship by developing strong internal and external networks. My accomplishments within this role are following: • Cooperated with stakeholders of company, leading to increase of agency scored card from 60% to 90%. • Drove financial procedures automation by processing blueprints and translating complex accounting requirements into clear and concise technical specifications. Show less



Panalpina

• Denmark
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy General Manager-Finance

  • 2011 - 2017

  Leveraging exceptional professionalism, I was assigned the responsibility of monitoring debt collections, granting / extending credit facilities, and assessing credit worthiness of customers to comply with group credit policy and improve cash flow of company. Collaborating with auditors to enable timely execution of annual audit. Facilitating the formulation of the annual strategic plan of organization by preparing and presenting the annual budgets by coordinating with the other departments. Obtaining better rates / facilities by negotiating with banks and other service providers. Leveraging specialist knowledge to represent company in all financial, legal, and other forums in order to aid decision-making and protect company's interests. A section of my key contributions include: • Slashed costs by managing and controlling expenses. • Avoided penalties and maximized stakeholder returns by managing tax via timely and accurate planning of statutory obligations. • Provided real time visibility on finance to management team by leading SAP financial system implementation project and rolling out BI tool Show less



WNS

• India
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Manager

  • 2007 - 2011

  My duties comprised of owning control over new contracts negotiation and monthly revenue recognition as per contract/Change Requests (CR)/Master Service Agreements (MSA). Predicting future revenue for key customers by developing revenue pipelines. Crafting comprehensive reports for communicating updated information on finances to corporate treasury department. Managing and governing income, expenses, and assets by deploying ORACLE financial system. My key-contributions for this role are mentioned below: • Determined company's working capital by executing cash flow analysis. • Oversaw Quick Books system migration, including data migration, user training, and process adjustments for the new system. Show less



KPMG Sri Lanka

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

• Senior Audit Supervisor

  • 2003 - 2007

  Experience in leading large and complex audit and assurance engagements for listed and multinational companies in Manufacturing, Retail, Hospitality, Services etc. Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and their practical application to transactions and technical accounting issues. Strong knowledge of finance processes and controls; Management Reporting, Regulatory Reporting and statutory reporting. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills to manage the day-to-day IFRS matters and present the cases in user friendly manner. Develop a growth plan/strategy around a portfolio by identifying the new business need and search of clients/new business. Show less