Management Manager

Sisila Jayasiri Bsc.(Bus. Adm.) Special, CPA (Aust), ACA,

No 14, Tuisawaqa Place, Vunakece Road, Suva, Fiji

M +679-*******, T +679-*******

E - ************@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am a member of CPA - Australia, member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Sri Lanka, member of

the Fiji Institute of Accountant and a Bsc. Business Administration (Special) graduate, with over 15 years

international professional accounting experience, ranging from chartered accountancy to the

manufacturing & trade, import & export, retail, wholesale and media. I am seeking a suitable position

where I can apply my solid experience in financial management, accounting and auditing sector to make a

positive impact on the organisational profitability and growth

PROFILE

Charted Accountant, highly motivated and career focused Financial Controller, with track record of

success as a General Manager - Finance

Experience span Charted Accounting, Manufacturing & Trade, Import,Export and Media sectors

Confident and articulate communicator with strong internal and external relationship building skills

Particular interest in facilitating business growth through strategic financial insight and management

Strong combination of financial, analytical and people management skills

Experience in Board secretariat work

Proven record of developing innovative accounting and reporting process to improve productivity

and efficiency

KEY COMPETENCIES

Corporate

Treasury function

Corporate governance, Board secretariat, compliance and risk management;

Preparation and maintenance of statutory records

Loan portfolio management

Senior management team member

Direct report to CEO and Board

Financial

Financial reporting - Supervise, review and present monthly reporting including detailed Profit a nd

Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Cash flow Statement

Variance and Ratio Analyses and preparation of financial commentary on performance to underpin

management decision-making

Application of International Accounting (IAS) and financial reporting (IFRS) standards

Management

Budget preparation, forecasting and review

External audit development and review of Key Performance Indicators, Cash flow, capital expenditure

and working capital management

Stakeholder communication and client relationship management

Financial negotiations with banks and other institutions

Staff management, mentoring, training and development

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPUTER SKILLS

Qualifications

Member of CPA Australia

Bachelor of Science (Business Administration), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

Member of Fiji Institute of Accountants

Computer Skills Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Outlook Accounting Packages

MYOB

QuickBooks

ERP

Member of the EPR evaluation and implementation team

Working knowledge of ERP systems

CAREER OVERVIEW

POSITION ORGANISATION

General Manager - Finance Sun (Fiji) News Ltd

Sept 2014 to present

Financial Controller/ Chief Operating Officer Sun (Fiji) News Ltd

June 2008 - July 2014

Chief Accountant ISIN Lanka (PVT) LTD

Sept 2007 -June 2008

Accountant Coco Lanka LTD

Oct 2006-Sep 2007

Accountant The Swadeshi Indusrial Works LTD

Jan 2004- Oct 2006

Auditor KPMG-Ford Rhodes Thornton & Co.

Jan 2001- Jan 2004

Audit and Accounts Trainee Dayananda Samarawickrama & Co.

Jan 1999- Jan 2001

CAREER HISTORY

General Manager - Finance / Chief Operating Officer/ Financial Controller

SUN (FIJI) NEWS LMITED

June 2008 - present

Sun (Fiji) News Limited is a fastest growing media company in Fiji who publishes and distributes biggest

daily newspaper in the country.

As a direct report to the Board of Directors, I am responsible for the management of daily financial and

operational affairs of the organisation, treasury functions, corporate governance and compliance and

provision of a secretariat function to the Board

Accountabilities

Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance

systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organisation's objectives and goals to be

met.

Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies to management with the

recommendations for improving the organisation's operations, in terms of both efficient and

effective performance.

Teams with other internal and external resources as appropriate

Engages in continuous education and staff development

Provides support to the company's anti-fraud programs.

Manage Finance, Marketing, Production and Advertising Teams

Review monthly management accounts and report against Key Performance Indicators to the Board

Handle all company tax matters and undertake liaison role with Inland Revenue Department

Prepare annual statutory financial statements in line with International Financial Reporting Standards

Review annual budgets and set baseline targets in consultation with the Board

Liaise with external auditors about all audit related matters

Key liaison with banks and other financial institutions with regard to investment funding

requirements

Manage loan portfolio

Supervise property and fleet management functions

Manage cash flow in line with funding requirements

Handle capital asset procurements and leasing operations

Maintain statutory records including annual returns, Board minutes, Seal Registers and other

governance material

Develop and review KPIs for direct reports and identify their training/development requirements

Achievements

Actively participate and lead management team to become the number one newspaper in Fiji

Prepare and implement strategic plans to transform business as profitable venture

Developed a standardized reporting format for Sun (Fiji) News Ltd

Developed comprehensive budget framework and template for the company

Designed and reviewed KPIs for printing process, successfully controlling manufacturing costs

Carried out periodic appraisals of direct reports, and identified their training and development

requirements

Chief Accountant

ISIN Lanka (PVT) LTD

Sep 2007 – May 2008

ISIN Lanka Pvt Ltd is a BOI (board of investment of Sri Lanka) registered company. ISIN is the largest

spinning plant in Sri Lanka. ISIN Lanka has achieved a milestone by obtaining a license from the Control

Union World Group of the Netherlands to produce organic cotton products in Sri Lanka, the only company

in Sri Lanka to have achieved this distinction. As a direct report to the General Manager and Board of

Directors, managed the accounts division with 15 staff.

Accountabilities

Preparation of monthly, Quarterly and annual financial statements

Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contain in financial reports and their

compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards

Providing financial and taxation advise on business structure plans and operations

Preparation of taxation returns and dealing with Inland Revenue Department

Liaising with financial institutions to establish funds management arrangements

Checking of import and export documentation to make sure accuracy of import and export

documentation

Accountant

Coco Lanka LTD

Oct 2006-Sep 2007

I was responsible for managing all accounting and reporting matters in the accounts division.

Accountabilities

Managed Finance Department

Preparation of Quarterly and annual financial statements

Variance analysis, ratio analysis and preparation of financial commentary on monthly performance

Negotiated with banks and other financial institutions about working capital and exchange rates and

temporary overdrafts.

Manage company’s Cash flow, Capital expenditure requirements and working capital management

Member of the ERP implementation project for the group

Accountant

The Swadeshi Industrial Works Ltd

Jan 2004 – Oct 2006

Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC is a Sri Lanka-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture of sanitary

products. The Company is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of toilet soap, laundry soap,

detergents and personal care products. I joined The Swadewshi Industrial Works Ltd as an Accountant,

responsible for managing all accounting and reporting matters in the Accounts division.

Accountabilities

Reviewed and presented monthly financial reports to Board of Directors

Prepared statutory financial statements in line with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards

Managed cash flow and working capital

Managed all company taxation matters

Designed and implemented of internal controls

Auditor

KPMG Ford Rhodes Thornton Co.

Jan 2001- Jan 2004

As an Auditor my responsibilities at KPMG included planning, executing and reporting of my assigned clients

which included Statutory audits as well as internal audits of limited liability companies, partnerships in

trading, service, hospitality industry and manufacturing

Accountabilities

Achieving deadlines for statutory reporting requirements

Reviewing audit working papers and financial statements including consolidation

Client relationship building with key financial personnel of my client portfolio

Audit and Accounts Trainee

Dayananda Samarawickrama & Co

Jan 1999- Jan 2001

I was involved in accounting, auditing and taxation work in respect of private and public sector

organisations

REFEREES

Mr. Ajith Kodagoda

Group Finance Director

C.J. Patel & Co. Ltd

GPO Box. 165

Suva

Fiji

Tele - +679-*******

E mail – *****@*******.***.**

Mr. Jagath Chandana Perera

Partner

KPMG Ford Rhodes Thornton & Co

No. 32 A, Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mw

P.O.Box 186

Colombo 03

Tele - +094-********

E mail - *******@****.***

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