Sithara Ranasinghe
(BSc. Business Administration (Special), CA Finalist, MAAT)
Address Ibn Dirhem street, AI Mansoura, Doha
WhatsApp 33992859
E-mail ************@*****.***
Date of birth 1992-11-10
Visa Business
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sithara-ranasinghe-2bb958109 Strategic and analytical finance professional with 3 years of experience in external audit as well as 2 years of experience in Group and Regulatory IFRS reporting, Solvency II Reporting. In the meantime, Skilled at maximizing productivity through detailed analysis and process improvements.
Work Experience – Corporate Finance (2 years’ experience) 2017-01 – 2019-02 Lead Associate - Financial Reporting - Group and Regulatory (AVIVA) WNS Global Services (PVT) LTD, Sri Lanka
Responsibilities range from General ledger maintenance for statutory and regulatory reporting, budgeting \ forecasting, cash management and liaising with tax and auditors. Key Duties & Responsibilities
• General accounting processes of journals in Oracle Fusion as a part of the month end work
• Ensure accuracy of management Information, financial statements, statutory accounts, quarterly forecasts, plan and budgets and VAT calculations for the entity responsible
• Ensure completeness of balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports, analysing monthly, quarterly, half year and full year key financial highlights
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of group reporting submission monthly, quarterly, half year and full year reporting cycles
• Liaising with tax, audit and entity related third parties
• Analyse funds and movements along with current market trends and keep on updating onshore team to ensure that funds are being managed efficiently
• Ongoing development of systems and processes to effectively meet the financial reporting requirements(IFRS) and also conduct presentations to the management on latest IFRS implementations to identify impacts on the business.
2014-11 - 2016-11 Senior Auditor – Audit & Assurance, External Audit (2 years’ experience) Ernst & Young, Sri Lanka
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Completed audit engagements at a given point in time effectively and efficiently.
• Preparation of financial statements in accordance with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards.
• Preparation of management reports to board of directors of companies, highlighting management weaknesses and inefficiencies along with professional recommendations.
• Preparation of reports analysing financial statements using different financial analysing techniques.
• Handling and solving issues and queries.
• Suggesting ideas to improve the system of internal control, procedures, policies, method of keeping accounts in conformity with the accounting standards and best practices.
• Verification, reconciliation and computation of Income Tax and other Taxes. Industry Exposure
I have gained industry exposure, knowledge and technical skills in following industries;
• Manufacturing and Trading Organizations
• Engineering Consultancy
• Retail and Whole Sales
• Construction
• Hotels
• NPO/NGO
2012-02 - 2013-05 Accounts Staff - Book Keeping, Tax and Secretarial (1 year experience) Udayasri Kariyawasam and Company (Pvt) Ltd
Headed to an end to end client service which encompassed book keeping, reporting on financial statements, tax and secretarial support necessary to the clients.
Educational/ Academic qualifications
2011-12 Association of Accounting Technicians Sri Lanka(AATSL) MAAT (Member of AAT)
2013-2016 University of Sri Jayewardenepura – Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce B.Sc. Business Administration (Special) Degree
Present Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka CA Finalist- pending with one subject in Corporate (final) level Personal Information
Full Name Mrs. Ranasinghage Sithara Hansani Pinto
Nationality Sri Lankan
Passport No N8059344
Languages English
Visa valid up-to 11th June 2019
Skills
Modelling and re-engineering business processes
Possess good communication and negotiation skills
Ability to resolve complex situations.
Leadership experience as leader of multi-functional team in achieving organizational goals. Good analytical and problem solving skills
Reporting Skills - Skilful in preparation of statistical and written reports for management. Time Management - Ability to prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines Ability to adapt new work environments
Computer Literacy
Advanced MS Excel/ Word/ PowerPoint
EY audit support tool (GAMx)
Oracle Fusion
SAP Magnitude – IFRS toolkit
Certificates and awards
2018
2016
Kaizen Certified Champion
Achieved Council of Europe Level B2 (Cambridge English- Language Assessment) 2009-2011 Divisional, Zonal & Provincial Level Awards for Creative Writing, Drama & Singing, Dictation in English language
2009 Certified in Information Technology (CIT)- E soft 2008-2011 Champion, Runners-up in Athletics
I hereby declare that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Sithara Ranasinghe