Experience

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  JLL

  • United States
  • Real Estate
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Accountant

    • Mar 2022 - Present

  • Senior Finance Administrator

    • Nov 2018 - Feb 2022

  • Finance Administrator

    • Jun 2016 - Oct 2018

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  Bank of Ceylon

  • Sri Lanka
  • Banking
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Assistant Manager

    • Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

    Oversaw month end accounting entries on amounts receivables, amounts payables and other accrual entries to ensure a reflection of the true and fair view of the financial position of the Bank.Oversaw reconciliation between accounts on the month end date to enable clear inter-branch elimination process for the finalization of Financial Statements.Finalization of monthly Management Accounts by comprehensive scrutiny of post month end trial balances to ensure that the Management Account is free of accounting deficiencies and other errors.Review of monthly paper for the Board of Directors to gain an overall understanding of the monthly financial performance and monitor deviations from the budget.Compiled detailed applications for National Business Excellence Awards conducted by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka from year 2011 to 2015. Bank of Ceylon was recognized each year with various awards and ultimately won the overall gold award along with five other category awards in year 2015. Preparation of key notes such as “Property Plant and Equipment, Intangible Assets & Leasehold Land”, “Bills of Exchange, Loans and Advances and Leasing” and Post Retirement Benefits (Actuary related) for the Bank’s Annual Report for the years 2009 to 2015. Ensured the disclosures are in compliance with requirements of relevant Sri Lanka Accounting Standards (LKASs) and the directions and guidelines of regulatory bodies such as the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Colombo Stock Exchange etc. Managed the Bank’s external audit in relation to above areas. Managed interest payments of debentures privately placed by the Bank. Ensured zero penalties and complaints to the Bank by timely and accurate transferring of the interest payments to debenture holders.

  • Executive Officer

    • Apr 2011 - Feb 2015

    Oversaw month end accounting entries on amounts receivables, amounts payables and other accrual entries to ensure a reflection of the true and fair view of the financial position of the Bank.Oversaw reconciliation between accounts on the month end date to enable clear inter-branch elimination process for the finalization of Financial Statements.Finalization of monthly Management Accounts by comprehensive scrutiny of post month end trial balances to ensure that the Management Account is free of accounting deficiencies and other errors.Review of monthly paper for the Board of Directors to gain an overall understanding of the monthly financial performance and monitor deviations from the budget.Managed interest payments of debentures both listed and privately placed by the Bank. Ensured zero penalties and complaints to the Bank by timely and accurate transferring of the interest payments to debenture holders.Successfully managed the redemption process of the first debt board listed debenture series of the Bank in 2013 involving over 1,000 debenture holders worth USD 4 million.Preparation of a detailed paper to the Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO) assessing the impact of converting a fixed/term deposit with Bank of Ceylon UK to a term loan facility to comply with the regulatory capital requirements stipulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the regulatory body in UK at that time.Formulated the Sustainability Policy of the Bank to encompass triple bottom line concept into the corporate strategy of the Bank.Actively participated in the Due Diligence process of issuing the USD denominated 500 Million bonds in 2012. BoC was the first Sri Lankan commercial bank to issue such a bond.Compiled a comprehensive application for the Sustainability Awards 2013 conducted by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, depicting a product of the Bank which promotes financial inclusion in Sri Lanka. The Bank was the winner at this competition.

  • Management Trainee

    • Apr 2009 - Mar 2011

    Prepared month end accounting entries on amounts receivables, amounts payables and other accrual entries to ensure a reflection of the true and fair view of the financial position of the Bank.Prepared reconciliation between accounts on the month end date to enable clear inter-branch elimination process for the finalization of Financial Statements.Finalization of monthly Management Accounts by comprehensive scrutiny of post month end trial balances to ensure that the Management Account is free of accounting deficiencies and other errors.Preparation of monthly paper for the Board of Directors to gain an overall understanding of the monthly financial performance and monitor deviations from the budget.Managed interest payments of debentures both listed and privately placed by the Bank. Ensured zero penalties and complaints to the Bank by timely and accurate transferring of the interest payments to debenture holders.Formulated/documented the draft of BoC’s first Policy on Related Party transactions to streamline a mechanism on identifying and reporting, to comply with Accounting Standards, directions and guidelines of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listing rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange.Preparation of the draft write-up of the financial overview for the “Management Discussion & Analysis” (MD&A) and the social aspect of the “Sustainability Report” which complies with guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index for the BoC Annual Report 2010. Handled the accounting entries on conversion of the Bank’s London Branch into a fully owned subsidiary in year 2010.

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  Coca Cola SABCO

  • Biyagama, Sri Lanka

  • Management Trainee

    • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009
    • Biyagama, Sri Lanka

    Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Controller - Controlling all capital expenditure against pre- approved budget, ensuring all expenditure is approved according to the company's chart of authority, policies and procedures.Assist in the preparation of CAPEX approval form/ RFAs and following through t...

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  Nations Trust Bank PLC

  • Colombo 07

  • Business Development Officer - American Express Card Centre

    • 2007 - 2007
    • Colombo 07

    Initiating over the phone to obtain a meeting and closing sales with individual customers by completing the credit card forms and relevant documentation.Increase the usage of the card by registering existing card subscribers for utility payments.