Objective

To excel as a professional, in the field of Accountancy and Financial Management while delivering best service possible in achieving organizational objectives.

Snapshot

Over 27 Years of experience in Financials Accounting, Management Accounting, Costing, and Internal Auditing with reputed manufacturing, trading, engineering, construction and facility management organisations.

Well experienced in doing finalization of accounts as per IFRS standards and prepare MIS reports.

Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting roles as AR, AP, GL, forecasting and budgeting.

Having good knowledge in oracle financials modules (GL, AR, AP).

Working knowledge in Focus RT, Tally Erp9, Peach Tree accounting software.

Positive Attitude, Positive Outlook, Highly result Oriented, aggressive team member and great flexibility towards success

Liaise with relevant Tax authorities for VAT, SVAT, NBT, and Income Tax matters

EXCELLENCE IN

Financial Planning Strategic Planning & Support Accounts Management Risk Management Cost Control Taxation Plans & Procedures Process Optimization Audit Strategies Financial Control & Working Capital Management Cost and Management Accounting Leadership Acumen Financial & Operational Controls Team Management Statutory Compliances Training & Development Team Building Internal & External audit Negotiation Module Bank reconciliations

Professional Career Summary

Duration

Company/Designation

March 2013-To date

M/s. L.H.Piyasena & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, ( Construction/Engineering Company)

Colombo,Sri Lanka / Chief Accountant

Jan 2010 to Feb.2013

M/s. Chandima Samarakoon & Company (Chartered Accountants )

Colombo,Sri Lanka / Audit Manager

May 1993 to Oct.2009

M/s Link Engineering Ltd, ( Construction / Engineering Company)

Colombo, Sri Lanka /Accountant

Jan 1993 to May 1993

M/s. Elephant Lite Corporation Ltd, (Manufacturing of Batteries)

Colombo, Sri Lanka / Assistant Accountant

Oct 1990 to Jan 1993

M/s. Wickramasinghe Dayananda & Co.(Chartered Accountants )

Colombo, Sri Lanka / Audit Supervisor

Dec 1987 to Oct 1990

M/s. Lanka Ashok Leyland Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka / Accounts Clerk

Summary of Educational Qualifications

Qualified as a Chartered Accountant Intermediate / Licentiate Level - 1995 from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA)

Qualified as a Associate Life Member of The Association - 2002

from The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT)

(Major subjects Advance Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing and Taxation).

Professional experience

Chief Accountant March 2013 to date

Organization : M/s L.H.Piyasena & Co.(Pvt) Ltd

Organization Type : Building Constructions and Engineering Company

Location : Colombo,Sri Lanka

Area(s) of Experience : Financial accounting, Management accounting, Costing & Taxation

Reporting to : Managing Director

Brief Job Description

Design & implementation of chart of accounts, Cost accounting and financial accounting reporting System.

Monthly closings of books and preparation of monthly MIS reports including income statement, balance sheet, project profitability reports and cash flow statement in IFRS standards.

Handling payroll by preparation and execution through WPS.

Supervising in reviewing supplier invoices and processing payments on priority basis.

Supervising duly reconciliation of customer, supplier and bank accounts.

Monitoring all day to day activity from petty cash to fiscal reporting activities for the organization

Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.

Monitoring inventory system.

Review and implement modifications to accounting systems and procedures.

Associate with Director and project manager in preparing and reviewing Annual budget.

Liaison with auditors for audit requirements.

Managed LC and TT payment transaction along with backlog accounts of international client

Maintain and update the fixed assets records with calculation of deprecation, in order to exercise effective control of the assets of the company.

Dealing with Inland Revenue regarding VAT, SVAT,NBT,Income Tax, Corporation Tax, & Import Duty etc

Audit Manager January 2010 to February 2013

Organization : Chandima Samarakoon & Company

Organization Type : Chartered Accountants

Location : Colombo,Sri Lanka

Area(s) of Experience : Financial accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation,Internal/External Auditing

Reporting to : Partner

Brief Job Description

Mentoring teams for executing Internal Controls Testing and interfacing with the management on identified discrepancies; accountable for understanding clients’ processes and performing design as well as operating effectiveness testing

Overseeing audits & reviews of financial statements as per SLAS and maintaining compliance with local statutory and tax requirements

Performing ratio analysis and analytical review of financial statements and managements reports for understanding of key business processes and management controls

Interacting with senior management and client representatives for building effective business relations

Ensuring appropriate documentation, adequate testing & accurate reporting on financial control activities

Analyzing complex financial data, extracting & defining relevant information as well as interpreting data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and projecting a financial probability

Improving communication processes between client, and their international offices by developing standardization for communication and reporting

Performing investigations and special projects at the request of Senior Management and the Audit Committee

Implementing a post-audit survey of auditees to gauge customer satisfaction

Presenting the annual audit plan and quarterly audit results to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors

Performing assessments by working with process owners to document all relevant processes and internal controls using flowcharts and narratives

Testing key financial controls identified assessments on an on-going basis and ensured that any deficiencies noted were remediated and retested

Financial Accountant May1993 to October 2009

Organization : Link Engineering Ltd

Organization Type : Building Constructions and Engineering Company

Location : Colombo,Sri Lanka

Area(s) of Experience : Financial accounting, Management Accounting,Costing and Internal Audit

Reporting to : Finance Director

Brief Job Description

Manage the day-to-day accounting record keeping in accordance with corporate policies and have the ability to develop, maintain and enforce department policies, procedures, workflows and local regulations.

Preparing monthly financial statements, detailed management reports for company.

Preparation of bank reconciliation and inter- company reconciliations.

Identify internal control issues and then implement necessary controls and changes in conjunction with affiliated other departments.

Play an active role in guiding the Financial Accounting team towards achieving its objectives.

Held responsibility for general ledger accounting and ensure company postings and reconciliations are completed on an accurate and timely basis.

Ensuring that all inter-company postings and reconciliations are completed on an accurate and timely basis.

Developing business plans as per client’s requests, Job cost tracking, analysis and reporting.

Cash flow management forecasts and Create monthly departmental and financial budgets.

Development and enhancement of project analysis reporting and communicating with project managers.

Dealing with banks to get the bonds, Guarantee, Letter of Credit (LC), T/T,Credit Card and Corporate loans.

Supervised the overall financial and Managerial aspect of the following Subsidiary Companies of Link Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.

oLink Developments ( Pvt) Ltd.: Undertaking Civil Construction and Property Developments projects

oMillennium Developments (Pvt) Ltd: Operators of Millennium Park & A Leisure and Recreation theme Park

oPlenty Foods ( Pvt) Ltd: Manufacturer of Soya Products “Samaposa”

oContessa: Production & Sales of Timber Furniture & Interiors

Assistant Accountant January 1993 to May 1993

Organization : Elephant Lite Corporation Ltd

Organization Type : Trading & Manufacturing Company

Location : Colombo, Sri Lanka

Area(s) of Experience : Financial accounting and Costing

Reporting to : Chief Accountant

Brief Job Description

Manage the day-to-day accounting record as data entry and verifying it.

Preparation of Cheques, Bank Reconciliation Statement, Ageing Analysis Report, Collection plan and Co-ordinating with the Chartered Accountants

Coordinating with Bankers for bank balances, monthly reconciliation

Independently organizing filing of all records correctly & promptly

Preparation of sales orders, sales invoices, credit notes

Controls and ensures that all vendor invoices are booked accurately

Reconciliation of Debtors & Creditors.

Maintaining Fixed Asset Register

Preparing cash flow statements

Preparing Trial Balance, Profit and loss account and Balance sheet

Computer Skills and Other Abilities

Description Proficiency Level Last Used / Practiced

Ms Word, MS Excel Excellent Currently Using

Peachtree, Sage line, Quick book Excellent February 2013

Tally Erp.9 Excellent Currently Using

Personal Profile

Date of Birth : 19 January 1965

Nationality : Sri Lankan

Gender : Male

Marital Status : Married

Availability : Two Weeks

Passport No : N6922227

Declaration

I hereby declare that all the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Should I be offered an opportunity, I will discharge the duties entrusted to me the best of my capacity and the entire satisfaction of the organization.

Refrees (1). Mr.S.Ananda Abeykoon, (2). Mr. Mohamad Roshan Jamalon

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