Shamali Dias
Research Administrator III at University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Sinhalese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Tamil Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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UC San Diego School of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research Administrator III
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Jul 2021 - Present
- Works on proposals such as single investigator National Institutes of Health (NIH) proposals where analysis of financial information or reports requires review of a variety of factors. Receives assignments on project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions - Involves activities associated with forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios - Monitors and administers complex financial reports and projections - Prepares the close-out activities including: final projection, subcontracts, personnel, and recurring expenses. - Processes non-competing continuations, supplements, subaward requests and other award/agreement amendments Show less
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UCLA
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Fund Manager
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2021
- Manage funds from multiple funding sources: contracts and grants, division funds, and gifts - Analyze and interpret financial data in order to prepare financial reports for various sponsoring agencies (Federal, State, and Private) on behalf of the University - Review and audit high-risk payroll and non-payroll cost transfers to contracts and grants awards to determine allowability - Maintain confidentiality and appropriate use of financial and payroll information - Reconcile ledgers to prepare and process necessary accounting journals, Transfer of Funds, and payroll transfers- Perform monthly reconciliations, and project expenses for planning - Work with changing priorities and constant interruptions to complete assignments with the proper level of importance - Grant writing, analyze and review expenditures to identify any policy violations and to ensure fiscal compliance with UCLA and sponsor policies - Adapt to changes in work tools, technology, and systems because of organizational improvements and regulatory compliance Show less
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Academic Personnel Coordinator
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Apr 2018 - Jun 2019
- Provided academic personnel services and human resources forapproximately 50 ladder faculty and 100 temporary faculty, postdoctoral scholars and visiting researchers - Initiated and processed academic payroll using UCPath / Oracle system- Investigated and resolved any payroll discrepancies found in the monthly payroll reconciliation - Initiated payroll transfers and provided the necessary justifications - Processed employment, promotions and termination paperwork - Counseled academic employees on policies/procedures related to I-9 and visas Show less
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Culver City Senior Center
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Volunteer Administrative Assistant
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Jul 2017 - Apr 2018
- Assist with confidential human resource documentation and filing - Meet all confidentiality, lock up and privacy requirements for HR files, paperwork and information in order to protect sensitive information - Provide administrative support by answering phones, handling correspondence, general office duties - Program Coordinating - Work on special projects and assignments - Communicate effectively with donors and vendors - Data entry and reporting - Assist with confidential human resource documentation and filing - Meet all confidentiality, lock up and privacy requirements for HR files, paperwork and information in order to protect sensitive information - Provide administrative support by answering phones, handling correspondence, general office duties - Program Coordinating - Work on special projects and assignments - Communicate effectively with donors and vendors - Data entry and reporting
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John Keells Holdings PLC
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Sri Lanka
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Holding Companies
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700 & Above Employee
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Opertions Executive
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Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
- Carried out day to day operations of the Supermarket - Planned the operations for the day in consultations with the department head - Carried out documentations and invoicing related to operations - Analyzed and reviewed store policies and procedures to identify any policy violations and to ensure compliance with head office policies - Adapted to changes in work tools, technology, and systems as a result of organizational improvements and regulatory compliance. - Maintained confidentiality and appropriate use of financial and payroll information - Established and maintained good relationship with both team member and customers Show less
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Education
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Anglia Ruskin University
Master of Science (MSc), International project management -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Business Studies -
Good Shepherd Convent Kotahena - Srilanka
Business/Commerce, General