Accountant

• Oct 2019 - Present

Accountant

• Aug 2014 - Sep 2019

Preparation of Management accounts / Group Accounts. Managing Cashflow and working capital of the companies.Preparation of profitability analysis for the products.Computing / Verifying taxation Sri Lanka & UKPreparation of Financial statements as per IFRS and FRS.Preparing weekly Sales forecast from CRM.Staff Billability / profitability analysis.Customer billing and Debtors Management.Preparation of Groups Annual budgets and monitoring & Reporting

Treasurer

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

Managing club’s bank account. Submitting membership-renewal dues to World Headquarters (accompanied by the names of renewing members), keeping timely, accurate, up-to-date financial records for the club. Managing club’s bank account. Submitting membership-renewal dues to World Headquarters (accompanied by the names of renewing members), keeping timely, accurate, up-to-date financial records for the club.

Manager Finance

• Mar 2012 - Jul 2014

Providing and interpreting Financial information of each business segments and report to the Management.Preparation of Annual budgets / rolling forecasts for the companies which is under my supervision, Managing the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) within the limit as per the group policy. Representing the company externally to government agencies, funding agencies. Monitor and implement the changes in tax law and policies. Managing the new ERP system implementation within 6 companies which is under my supervision. Coordinating with the bank and managing the funds of the company. Coordinating with Airline principals and report the sales within the deadlines set by principals. Developing Financial management mechanisms that minimize financial riskConducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;Supervising and motivating staffs, conducting performance appraisals who are directly reporting to me and provide constructive feed-back;Conducting interviews and recruit right staffs to the company , and training them;Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers, tax consultants, outsourcing vendors, software providers Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out, and implementing the controls suggested by the auditors. Show less

Accountant

• Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

Managing the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts, Preparing financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decisions, Ensuring compliance with local, budgetary reporting requirements Working with Sales managers and corporate staff to develop business plans for the company, Establishing and implementing short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures, Serving on planning and policy-making committees, Oversee financial management of operations to include developing financial and budget policies and procedures ,Representing the company externally to government agencies, funding agencies. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate accounts department staff. Provide accounting policy / company policy orientation for new staff. Managing the debtors collection, coordinating with the Group’s credit controller and get his advice on timely basis to recover the debts. Sending timely reminders to customers and make sure that they pay within the credit period given. Credit evaluation of debtors annually and review their credit limit and credit period. Show less

Audit Supervisor

• Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

• Overall management of handling 5-10 assignments at a time which are of varying sizes comprising various types of organizations including local subsidiaries of multinationals, conglomerates, companies operating in various industry segments, finance and non governmental organisations, provident funds, pension funds, associations, clubs etc.• Management of approximately 10 audit staff including in order ensuring smooth functioning of the assurance and related services provided to the clients in the allocation with the consultation of the Partner and Manager.• Providing guidance and consultation to group staff on the performance of their duties, and review of their work.• Preparation/review of financial statements, auditors’ reports and other reports in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.• Directing and co-ordination of investigation in to frauds and other irregularities.• Organising and conducting training programmes for assurance staff.• Preparation/review of financial statements, auditors’ reports to members and other reports in accordance with relevant standards and legislation. Show less

Audit Trainee/Audit Senior

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2009

Planning, conduct and finalization of audits of financial statements of all types of organizations including local offices of multinationals, conglomerates, companies operating in various industry segments, finance, leasing, non governmental organizations, investment trusts, pension funds, associations clubs etc.Providing guidance to other members of the audit team on the performance of their duties, and review of their work.Liaison and co-ordination with client management on all instances in respect of the audit, accounting, tax and client service matters, and troubleshooting.Preparation and communication of audit instruction to other auditors who carry out audit of the clients’ subsidiary companies and branch offices; liaison and co-ordination with them for the smooth functioning and timely completion of audits; resolution of audit and other issues arising thereof.Liaison and co-ordination with the auditors of clients’ holding company or head office for smooth functions and timely completion of audit; reporting and resolving audit and other issues arising thereof.Preparation of Management Letters and other specific reports as requested by the client, discussion and finalization of the same with client management. Show less