Experience

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  Direct Liquidation

  • Canada
  • Retail
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Bookkeeper

    • Aug 2023 - Present

    • Producing various financial reports.• Preparing reconciliation such as Bank reconciliation, vendor reconciliation and customer reconciliation.• Processing accounting receivables and payables in compliance with financial policies and procedures.• Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables and payable data.• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.

  • Merchandiser

    • May 2023 - Present

    Direct Liquidation is a leading company that has been providing inventory solutions since 1997. With a focus on purchasing and marketing distressed merchandise, we handle a wide range of situations, including canceled orders, bankruptcies, and over-production. Our mission is to help customers save and create value through discounted prices. Led by CEO Jeff Schwarz, we value our customers and strive to serve their needs while fostering a strong community.Duties & Responsibilities• Identifying optimal locations within each retail outlet and strategically positioning products to maximize visibility and appeal.• Ensuring the removal of damaged, expired, or unsuitable products from circulation, maintaining high product quality standards.• Monitoring sales data to track the popularity of various products and making informed decisions based on market trends.• Developing and implementing promotions and discounts tailored to specific products, driving customer engagement and boosting sales.

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  Praveen Mirando Photography (Pvt) Ltd

  • Mount Lavinia, Western Province, Sri Lanka

  • Director

    • Aug 2015 - Present
    • Mount Lavinia, Western Province, Sri Lanka

    Professional photography company founded by Praveen Mirando.Provides photography & videography services related to Weddings, LifeStyle, Fashion, Editorial, Commercial, Product, Architecture, Portrait, Corporate & Events.Duties & Responsibilities• Overseeing all accounting activities• Acquiring new business• Customer relationship management

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  GLOWBAL OUTLETS (PVT) LIMITED

  • Katunayake, Sri Lanka

  • HEAD OF FOREIGN PROCUREMENT

    • Sep 2014 - Present
    • Katunayake, Sri Lanka

    The Board of Investment (BOI) has signed an agreement (HUB Operation) with Glowbal OutletsLtd., a Canadian investment, for a project engages in business activities by providing logisticservices to international client’s storage for global distribution, multi country consolidation,warehousing, inventory management, trans-shipment services, freight forwarding for clientsabroad, logistics value additions and re-exportation of products.Glowbal Outlet stores mainly focus on the Middle East market and will penetrate South Africa.Investors are Canadians of Lebanese origin and currently have operations in the Free Trade Zonein Beirut, Lebanon and Dubai.Following companies are subsidiaries of Glowbal Outlets (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka.• G S Glowbal Outlets Store LLC, Dubai, U.A.E. • CERL Trading Ltd, Cyprus.• Berkshire Import Exports FZC, Dubai, U.A.E. • Rising Phoenix Fashion LLC, Dubai, U.A.E.HEAD OF FOREIGN PROCUREMENT / ACCOUNTANT / MANAGER - ADMIN(Overlooking 5 team members in 3 different departments)Duties & Responsibilities• Handled purchasing (Buying & Auction) from USA on behalf of G S Glowbal Outlets Store LLC. Dubai, UAE and was responsible for all the process.• Directly worked with Macy’s, USA (Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Michael Kors, COACH, Adidas, Kate Spade New York), Associated Footwear,Inc., Ozsale (Italy), Nordstrom.• Was involved in decision making with regards to purchasing and pricing.• Prepared Management reposts such as Receivable, Payable, Goods On the way, Goods Arrived, Goods Outstanding, Order Status, Pending Invoices Status.• Fulfilled all the BOI and government requirements.• Overlooked building & equipment maintenance.• Processed visas for expatriates.• Performed high-level administrative office duties for Chairman and General Managers such as confidential reports & documents, financial filings, internal memos.• Overlooked the office environment, purchased equipment, made travel arrangements.

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  CHANNAEL INFRAIN COMPNAY LIMITED

  • Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

    • Aug 2013 - Sep 2014
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

    Foreign companies, and business activates cover market promotion in high-end apartments and import and distribution of upscale cosmetics and appliance brands. Duties & Responsibilities• Set up banking operations.• Handled bookkeeping function, accounts receivable, accounts payables, fixed assets process, fund transfers, cheque and petty cash payments, bank reconciliations, daily cash management and maintained a good relationship with banks.• Developed accounting formats.• Managed tax registration process with Inland Revenue and filed tax returns.• Managed EPF and ETF registration with the Labor Department and submission of monthly returns.• Negotiated with venders and maintained a good relationship.• Generated financial reports.• Handled payroll function.• Prepared and maintained employee contracts, loan agreements & rental agreements.Key Achievements• Implemented virtual banking system for both the companies.• Developed and implemented various accounts and other business formats.• Independently managed accounts and administration for both the companies. • Managed the accurate and timely processing of all the company transactions without a supporting staff.

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  TRUTH REAL ESTATE, STATE OF QATAR

  • Qatar

  • ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

    • Jan 2010 - Feb 2013
    • Qatar

    Large real estate and property Development in commercial and residential projects.Duties & Responsibilities• Performed payments transactions for suppliers and general expenses.• Performed data entry of all accounting transactions, collection of rental cheques and issuing receipts vouchers, organising and arranging large volume rental cheques for banking deposits.• Prepared payroll and related salary transfers.• Managed agents rental commission tasks.• Handled accounts payable, bank reconciliations, petty cash & executed financial reports.• Covered acting role for chairman secretary.Key Achievements• Achieved the accurate and timely depositing large volume of rental cheques.• Organised efficient filing system for all accounts department records and correspondence.

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  SRI LANKA INSURANCE CORPORATION

  • Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

    • Jan 2007 - Sep 2008
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

    Rs. 70 BN. Sri Lanka market leader providing life and general insurance, with 112 branch network.Duties & Responsibilities• Directly involved in company annual budget setup process and developed Excel based large three dimension budget formats.• Handled high volume petty cash operation, large payment operation and interbank transfer within 112 branch network. • Completed bank reconciliations and managed VAT and WHT tax transactions. Involved in processing of life insurance claims. Key Achievements• Successful contribution made in development of company annual budget was recognized and appreciation given by the company Chief Executive Officer. • Facilitated “no-fault” internal audit and external audits as a result of through checking process and high level concentration.

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  RILEYS LIMITED

  • Ekala, Sri Lanka

  • TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

    • May 2006 - Sep 2007
    • Ekala, Sri Lanka

    Subsidiaries of Hayleys Group, engaged in import and export of high value added coir products.Duties & Responsibilities• Managed import costing • Conducted stock verification • Handled VAT and WHT tax transactions • Prepared bank reconciliations• Performed data entry of all accounting transactions• Involved in petty cash and payment operation

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  HAYLEYS EXPORTS LIMITED

  • Ekala, Sri Lanka

  • TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

    • Apr 2005 - May 2006
    • Ekala, Sri Lanka

    Subsidiaries of Hayleys Group, engaged in import and export of high value added coir products.Duties & Responsibilities• Managed import costing • Conducted stock verification • Handled VAT and WHT tax transactions • Prepared bank reconciliations• Performed data entry of all accounting transactions• Involved in petty cash and payment operation