BIYANWILAGE DON SAMAN VEEDIYA BANDARA

Richmond V*X 0R7 +1-672-***-**** +1-604-***-**** ad2cba@r.postjobfree.com Immigration Status – Full time work permit holder

PROFILE

Detail-oriented Accountant with 15 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information by managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.

SKILLS

Financial Management Accounting Bookkeeping Accounts Reconciliation Administrative Support Language Skills: English & Sinhala

Software Skills: Quick Book Peach Tree ERP Systems Microsoft Office package WORK EXPERIENCE

Part time Book keeper Sep 2023-Dec 2023

I Autohaus Sales & Leasing Ltd. Canada

• Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions.

• Update and maintain the General ledger.

• Reconciliation of entries into the accounting system

• Recording and Handling Accounts Receivables (AR) and Accounts Payables (AP)

• Preparing Bank Reconciliations

• Maintain the trial balance, by a reconciliation of general ledgers.

• Preparing Monthly GST, PST and filing appropriate Tax Returns.

• Account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions.

• Use knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.

• Budget preparations

• Monitor any variances from the projected budget. Accountant Sep 2020 – Aug 2023

Sumanasekera Construction (Pvt) LTD Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.

• Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.

• Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.

• Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.

• Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.

• Prepared periodic financial statements.

• Planned & organized work methodically according to the priorities and deadlines.

• Monitored and evaluated financial information to identify necessary improvements.

• Coordinated with customers & suppliers for smooth function of the business.

• Coordinated and produced all tax documents as required.

• Liaise with the Bankers, auditors, tax authorities and other regulatory bodies.

• Checked daily & monthly Bank Reconciliations.

• Prepared salary schedules, Bank remittance documents and statutory payment (EPF, ETF) summaries.

• Checked and approved supplier payments.

• Prepared tax (VAT, SVAT, NBT, ESC and Stamp Duty) schedules, guided payments on time and performed online submissions.

Accountant Aug 2013 – Aug 2020

Rodrigo Brothers Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.

• Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.

• Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.

• Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.

• Balanced and submitted financial reports for review and approval.

• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

• Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.

• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

• Debtor and Creditor reconciliations.

• Responsible for financial accounts including budgets and cash-flow.

• Input supplier invoices and all expenses to the system.

• Conversant with VAT, SVAT and NBT reconciliations & filling tax returns. Manager Aug 2010– May 2013

Chocochino Café & Bar London, United Kingdom

• Assisting in the food preparation process

• Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes

• Preparing vegetables, meats and fish

• Assisting other Chefs

• Helping with deliveries and restocking

• Assisting with stock rotation Cleaning stations

• Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.

• Assisting Bar & Making Drinks

Accounts Executive Dec 2007– July 2010

Brandix Apparel Ltd Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Analyzed expenses and identified trends to prepare forecasts.

• Prepared group cash flow, project cash flow reports.

• Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.

• Coordinated with Banks & other financial institutions for funding mechanisms.

• Handled Accounts Receivables (AR) and Accounts Payables (AP)

• Evaluated funding options to get the extreme benefit to the entity.

• Prepared & reviewed year plan and revised budgets periodically.

• Monitoring monthly targets against actual project turnover.

• Analyzing monthly overhead & Head Office overhead allocation to the projects.

• Supervision and finalization of Management Accounts.

• Coordinating and finalizing annual audits.

• Appraisal of new project proposals.

Audit Trainee Oct 2005 – Oct 2007

Inpact & SP Associates & HT Peris & Company (Charted Accountants) Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Experience in maintaining clients’ General Ledgers and preparation of Final Accounts

• Handling the Accounting and Auditing issues in vary in Circumstances.

• Experience in reporting Internal Control weaknesses

• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

• Detail review of field work performed and providing feedback on test of controls and substantive audit procedure findings, discussion, and analysis of sensitive audit areas.

• Conversant in reconciliations & filling tax returns.

• Providing Recommendations to Management on key weaknesses identified during the audit. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

• 1st Place in chess tournament at the inter house sport meet in 2001.

• 2nd place in Badminton (Single) tournament at the inter house sport meet in 2002.

• Active member in Commerce Society at the school. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Management (BB Mgt) 2003 - 2008 University of Kelaniya Colombo, Sri Lanka

Intermediate Certification (Member of Certified Business Accountant) 2004 - 2008 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka Diploma In Business Management 2007 - 2008

JMC Faculty of Marketing & Management Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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