THILINA CHANDRASIRI

479-***-****: acxo8q@r.postjobfree.com; www.linkedin.com/in/thilinachandrasiri

Objective

Seeking an opportunity in accountancy and / or ERP-SAP related position. where I can use my solid academic background and outstanding technical, interpersonal, problem solving, and leadership skills to assure the success of the company.

Education

University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business Fayetteville, Arkansas

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting major; ERP minor. August 2014 – Present

Received the University of Arkansas Transfer Student Scholarship; competitive with a 3 year renewal.

Received Accounting Scholarship: Jeanne Wylie Student Fellowship fund for 2015-2016.

Received Walton College Scholarship: Charles R. & Princess H. Jackson Endowed Scholarship for 2015-2016.

Expected to graduate August 2016, Current GPA 3.80/4.00.

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Bentonville, AR

Associate Degree of Science in Business, GPA 3.95/4.00. May 2014

Institute of Personnel Management Colombo, Sri Lanka

Completed the Foundation Course in Human Resource Management. December 2008

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) London, UK

Completed Certificate in Business Accounting with merit passes in all subjects. September 2005

Experience

Ecoark, Inc. Rogers, AR

Consultant Sept. ‘16- Nov. ‘16

Implementation on NetSuite for Accounting Department.

Prepare accounting reports for auditors’ requirements.

Implementation on Smartsheet for Accounting Departments.

Enhanced Learning Center, University of Arkansas. Fayetteville, AR

Supplemental Instruction Leader January ‘15-May ‘16

Assist students with Principles of Accounting I class by conduct 3 sessions a week with fifteen students per class.

Organize and supervise class group activities, review quizzes, and answer questions.

Meet with students individually during office hours to provide customized assistance.

Chartwells (Papa John’s) Fayetteville, AR

Sales Associate August ‘14 – May ‘16

Provide excellent customer service, cashier duties, maintain dining room, and perform line cook duties.

Math & Science Department, NWACC Bentonville, AR

Part Time Lab Assistant April ‘12 - July ‘14

Supervised staff of three to maintain security of science laboratory and equipment. Complied with department safety procedures, including lab emergencies such as chemical spills, fires, and injuries.

Received, reconciled, and monitored inventory levels of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Texlan Center (Pvt) Limited Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka

Accountant Assistant July ‘08 – August ‘10

Prepared monthly reconciliations for domestic and foreign currency accounts and value-added sales tax; filed value-added tax returns monthly with the tax department.

Communicated with creditors and banks to ensure that all payments to domestic and international creditors were made on-time using checks, wire transfers and bank drafts.

Responsible for handling cash, trade receivables, trade payables, and sales tax accounting.

Performed custodial duties for a petty cash fund of $1,000.00.

Skills and Professional Certifications

SAP Program of Study Certificate, 2015.

Proficient in NetSuite ERP System.

Proficient in Smartsheet.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Profit Accounting Software, experience with QuickBooks and Sage.

Fluent in English and Sinhala.

Memberships

Member of Beta Gamma Sigma from spring 2016 (Top 10% of Seniors in the Sam M. Walton College of Business).

Member of Beta Alpha Psi's Alpha Iota Chapter for fall 2015 (University of Arkansas).

Member of Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) (University of Arkansas).

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