ANOJ FERNANDO

**** **** ****** ****, ********, Ontario L8S 4N6

ac8vx0@r.postjobfree.com

365-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoj-fernando-8a527017b/ PROFESSIONAL

OBJECTIVE

To be a dynamic professional, working in a challenging environment and to utilize my knowledge and skills towards the development of the organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 11 years’ experience in Accounting and Finance field

Graduated in Master of Business Administration from Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Graduated in Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, from University of Colombo

Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the strong ability to work effectively in a team

Proven skills in decision making, time management, ability to work under pressure, multi-tasker and quick learner

Strong ability in identifying money-saving opportunities and discovering options for enhanced efficiencies

Professional communication skills including fluency in English

Computer skills include: MS Office, Sage line 50, QuickBooks, Accpac & ERP Business Solution, internet and email.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SKILLS AND INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

Financial Reporting

Coordinate and prepare financial statement / reports for the Board of Directors

Prepare and adjust general ledger, journal entries, trial balance and bank reconciliation

Prepare month-end reconciliation and analyze financial statement

Overlooking payroll management activities

Forecast financial data and prepare periodic budgets Accounts Receivable and Payable

Reconcile accounts receivables and payables and analyze aging reports

Check and verify the accounting entries with source documents

Follow up with debtors and manage creditors by prioritizing payments according to the credit terms.

Treasury Management

Recognize and analyze investment opportunities, prepare feasibility reports and advise the Board of Directors on investment options

Minimize financial expenses and maximize return on investment by negotiating for better rates and options with banks

Manage foreign exchange to mitigate financial risk

Auditing

Coordinate internal and external audits

Undertake periodic stock counts and prepare inventory reconciliation

Set up and review internal control systems

Taxation

Prepare and submit monthly GST / HST returns and annual income tax returns

Liaise with tax authority and handle tax related matters

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ranfer Teas (Pvt) Ltd- Colombo, Sri Lanka Jan 2011 – Jan 2019 Group Financial Controller Apr 2017 – Jan 2019

Deputy Financial Controller Oct 2013 – Apr 2017

Accountant Apr 2012 – Sept 2013

Accounts Executive Jan 2011 – Mar 2012

JDC Printing Technologies (Pvt) Ltd- Colombo, Sri Lanka Dec 2007 – July 2010 Assistant Accountant Jan 2010 – July 2010

Accounts Executive Dec 2008 – Dec 2009

Management Trainee – Finance Dec 2007 – Nov 2008

People’s Bank – Sri Lanka Oct 2005 – Sept 2006

University Trainee

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration 2018

Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom with a Distinction pass. Bachelor of Business Administration Degree 2010

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

(Equivalent to four-year Bachelor’s degree from a Canadian university, as determined by World Education Services, Canada)

Partly qualified in Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) 2012

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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