Assistant Manager

NISHANTHA POTHUPITIYA

** ******** *****, *********, ** M9C 4T7

Telephone: 416-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in the field of Accounting

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONSUniversity graduate with more than 10 years of experience in AccountingEnrolled with CGA (Level 3) and completed foundation level of ACCA Experience in Full Cycle of Accounting, Budgeting and Financial Modeling/AnalysisExperienced in SAP FI module, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Simply Accounting and QuickBooks Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and e-mail & InternetFlexible, open-minded, hardworking and committedTrained and supervised a team of fifteen accounting staff members

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

World Service Cargo - Toronto, ON July 2012 to September 2012

SAP - Financial Accounting End User Project Member

Key ResponsibilitiesCompiled SAP Financial Accounting End User ManualsFacilitated smooth transition from Legacy System to SAPDeveloped a company's specific chart of account to facilitate reporting requirementsEfficiently managed master data of General Ledger, Vendor and CustomerPerform transactions on General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable cyclesLiaise with SAP consultant with regards to initial documentation problems for end users

George Steuart (Teas & Marketing) (Pvt) Ltd - Colombo September 2004 to May 2012

Manager - Financial Reporting & Information 2011 to 2012

Assistant Manager - Finance & Information 2006 to 2011

Assistant Accountant 2004 to 2006

Key ResponsibilitiesPrepared monthly financial statements along with the notes and ensured the accuracy and completeness.Compiled routine and ad-hoc management information reports relating to sales, customer account profitability, receivables, payables, inventories, cash and taxation for management decision making.Effectively contributed in compiling the corporate budget of $70Million and participated in the company’s budgetary control process.Provided financial information to external auditors and discussions to resolve audit issues.Compiled analytical reports and created company portfolio based on the external chambers and associations standards for which the company was awarded for the first time.Coordinated the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution among the software team and various company's departments.Provided continuous training for new staff members and ensured that delegation of work was properly allocated for team of fifteen accounting staff. Assumed duties as the head of IT by administrating IT staff, IT peripherals and ensured that the company's IT assets are maintained responsibly.

NISHANTHA POTHUPITIYA

51 Ashfield Drive, Etobicoke, ON M9C 4T7

Telephone: 416-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

OTG Ferntea Lanka (Pvt) Ltd - Colombo October 2000 to August 2004

Assistant Accountant 2003 to 2004

Accounts Assistant 2001 to 2003

Management Trainee 2000 to 2001

Key ResponsibilitiesPrepared monthly financial statements along with the notes and made comparisons to the monthly budgets and reported the variances to the relevant departments.Successfully coordinated a computerization project from the inception to implementation (Sybiz Accounting). Reconciled Inter-Company Current Accounts that were in conflict for many years and involving more than 20,000 transactions of 5 sister companies and a parent company.Established a systematic plan for annual physical stock verifications and ensured that all inventory items are obtained and processed with accuracy.Supervised preparation of bank reconciliations and monitored daily/weekly cash flows for efficient utilization of banking facilities and to minimize idling cash.Assisted in "Pre-shipment" and prepared "Post-Shipment" costing to ensure accuracy of monthly reported "Gross Profit" and to estimate new product cost. Reported required company's information to Government Departments & Agencies on monthly and quarterly basis.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Working Skills Center - Toronto August 2012 to Present

Teaching / Computer Lab Assistant - "SAP FI", "QuickBooks" and "Simply Accounting"

Responsibilities:Preparing lesson materials / demonstrations as a subject matter expert on SAP FI - GL, AP and AR to students under the direction of the lecturer.Supervising and conducting "Question and Answer" sessions for students.Preparing test assessments and record results in students personal records.Provide additional assistance for students who need additional help.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTCGA Student (Level 3/Foundation Level) - CGA, Toronto, OntarioCompleted foundation level of ACCA - (The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants - UK)Master of Business Administration - 2004, University of Colombo - Sri Lanka, assessed by WES Canada with same equivalency.Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) - 2000, University of Peradeniya - Sri Lanka, assessed by WES Canada with same equivalency.

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