Stephan Fernando

Co-Founder at JEMAJO Accountants
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Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Sinhalese Native or bilingual proficiency

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Denis Crema

I have worked with Stephan and his company for many years now. Through my engagement with his services, I have been consistently impressed by his great expertise and professionalism, as demonstrated by the excellent deliverables his team has produced. His unwavering commitment to meeting deadlines has been of immense value to my organisation and me, as it has enabled us to stay on track with our project timetables and meet our business objectives. I strongly endorse Stephan and his company to every organisation needing a qualified and dependable professional. He is a valuable asset, and his efforts will prove irreplaceable. I am convinced that you will find him to be an essential resource in your organisation.

Robb MacKinlay

Stephan has prepared forecasts and management reporting packs for our clients for 18 months now. His accounting knowledge and Spotlight Reporting software skills are great. Stephan also has great communication skills and professionalism. I have no hesitation in recommending Stephan for your accounting projects.

Gary Damp

Stephan is great to deal with, eager and professional, nothing is too hard. Recommend for Xero back office work and general accounting.

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Credentials

  • QuickBooks - Certified Advisor
    Intuit QuickBooks Training by Real World Training
    Feb, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Syft Certified Advisor
    Syft Analytics
    May, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Verified International Academic Qualifications
    World Education Services
    May, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Advisor
    Xero
    Aug, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Payroll Certified
    Xero
    Aug, 2020
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • Sri Lanka
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder
      • Jun 2020 - Present
    • Manager (Virtual) – Accounting & Finance
      • Aug 2020 - Feb 2023

      1. Managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. 2. Providing training and guidance to the accounting team. 3. Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. 4. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness. 5. Analyze financial data and provide insights to management, highlighting trends and areas for improvement. 6. Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings. 7. Preparing monthly management reports using the Syft Analytics reporting system. 8. Preparing P&L and Cash flow reports for consulting and coaching purposes 9. Building customize business models for medium to large-scale businesses and assisting with future growth prospects Show less

    • Senior Manager - Accounting & Finance
      • Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

      1. On-boarding new clients to the organization2. Providing training and guidance to the team members3. Managing a team of 30 who serve for different clients in Australia4. Preparing variance analysis reports for clients use, including comparison of actual vs last year vsforecasted revenue and expense analysis5. Developing new systems and procedures to streamline client accounts6. Preparing Annual forecast reports for clients including cash flow, balance sheet and profit and lossstatements using Spotlight Reporting and Futrli forecasting software7. Preparing P&L and Cash flow reports for a Coaching business in Australia for Consulting andcoaching purposes for its clients in the SME sector8. Building customize business models for medium to large scale businesses in Australia and assistingon future growth prospects Show less

    • Manager – Accounting & Finance
      • Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

      1. Onboarding new clients to the organization2. Working as the Finance team leader for a leading retail business in Australia having over 100 retailoutlets3. Managing a team of 10 (Five individuals from Australia and five from Sri Lanka)4. Managing online platforms such as Magento, PayPal, Alipay, Secure pay, etc to ensure customersreceives goods for the orders placed and processing web refunds for any special requests5. Preparing Supplier reconciliations and communicating with both suppliers and store managers torectify discrepancies in invoices and credit adjustment notes6. Recording month end journal entries in system (Pronto XI) and performing month end rollover7. Assisting team members in preparation of quarterly BAS and GST compliances8. Assisting team members on weekly debtor follow-ups9. Working with Head of finance to manage cash flow challenges Show less

    • Manager - Operations
      • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

      1. Prepare performance analysis documents for management use including timesheet reconciliation,capacity planner and utilisation report2. Project, Job & Task management for different client bases using ZOHO People software, includingopening and closing of job codes for each clients3. Involving in recruitment in selection of new employees4. Managing a team of 20 employees who serve for different clients in Australia5. Liaising with various Australian clients based in Queensland, Melbourne and Sydney6. General HR administration7. Conducting annual performance appraisal8. Review, implement and manage all administration systems and processes Show less

    • Management Accountant
      • Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

      1. Assisting in preparation monthly IAS and Payroll Tax2. Bookkeeping for a medium scale businesses using Netsuite ERP system3. Preparing monthly management reports including cash flow, balance sheet and profit and lossstatements using Spotlight Reporting4. Preparing variance analysis reports for clients use, including comparison of actual vs last year vsforecasted revenue and expense analysis5. Reviewing client accounts to ensure the accounts represent a true view of the business Show less

    • Assistant Accountant
      • Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

      1. Bookkeeping for several small & medium scale businesses using MYOB Account Right, XERO andQuick book accounting software’s2. Accounts payable and accounts receivable management3. Perform balance sheet reconciliation including bank account and credit cards reconciliation4. Preparation of quarterly BAS and GST compliances5. Preparation of monthly IAS6. Reports generation and analysis (Balance sheet, Profit and Loss, Cash flow statements)

    • Apparel & Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Finance Intern - Treasury
      • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

      1. Requesting loans from Banks based on the funding requirement of the Company. 2. Transferring funds to and from Inter-Company and SAP data entry, clearing the respective accounts, with regard to customer receipts. 3. Submission of export LCs (Letter of Credit) and leasing with Banks. 4. Preparation of Debtors ageing report and following up on the outstanding debtors. 5. Checking the accuracy of bank Charges and passing entries on SAP. 6. Passing entries in SAP for Accounts Receivables settlements. 7. Perform additional duties commensurate with the current role, as and when requested by management. 8. Coordinating with banks to negotiate on foreign currency conversions and bank charges and considering better options to minimise the finance cost of the Company Show less

Education

  • The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
    Cima Finalist
    2013 - 2017
  • University of Greenwich
    Bachelor’s Degree, BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
    2014 - 2016
  • St.joseph's college
    1999 - 2012
  • Centennial College
    Strategic Management – Accounting Specialization, Accounting
    2023 -

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