Manager Financial
Resume:
* * * * * Prasad Attanayaka
Prasad Attanayaka
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Profile:
A professional Finance Manager holding an MBA in Finance with more than 15 Year extensive experience in managing the Finance, Treasury and Accounts Department. Possessing good management and supervisory skills I am seeking a rewarding and challenging position in a company that will give opportunities for professional growth. Career Summary:
• MBA -Finance with more than 15 years experience in the field of accounts, finance & treasury management.
• Expertise in spearheading corporate and financial planning initiatives in Commercial Operation, Accounts & Finance, Treasure Management, Auditing, experience of VAT implementation, documentation and work with authorities and MIS.
• Expertise in designing and implementing systems to achieve financial discipline and improve the overall efficiency of the organization.
• Experience of cash flow forecasting and work for equity and debt financing.
• Good relationship management & negotiation skills in liaising with Vendors, Banks, other financial institutions and various regulatory authorities.
• Well versed with the ERP system, review of systems of internal controls, financial procedures and providing advice to the business units
Present Employment:
Serene Group of Companies – UAE, DUBAI
Finance Manager – April 2018 – Present
Serene Group is a well-established group of companies incorporated in 2000 in Dubai, UAE. The Group provides professional solutions for all business-related needs such as business formations, advisory services and corporate services. In addition under the Serene Group, we provide private offices, workstations and coworking Flexi desks according to our customer requirements. The company takes pride in its strong relationship and extensive experience with UAE Government Departments.
Report to Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Managing the Group budgeting and forecasting department financial budgets.
Conducting monthly financial analysis meetings with department heads.
Preparing consolidated financial reports of the group.
Monitoring finance receivables and payables of the group.
Developing and managing financial systems for smooth line the finance process and developing KPI to achieving financial targets of the company.
Preparing company pricing and costing for different goods and services
Managing cash flow position, related borrowing needs and Investment of the company. 2 P a g e Prasad Attanayaka
Review company agreements with the clients and vendors, according to the compliance.
Conducting meetings with the clients and vendors for the disputes and negotiations.
Coordinating with the company Legal team for the Legal cases and working with the Government Authorities.
Ensuring compliance with the local Tax regulation and managing regular tax filing.
Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out.
Reviewing Employee’s end of Service benefits and coordinating with Authorities if any dispute. Previous Employment:
Teralight Gateway Holdings – UAE, DUBAI
Finance Manager – March 2012 – March 2018
Teralight is a SaaS & solutions provider focused on minimizing revenue losses within the global telecoms sector. Teralight is a leader in providing reliable fraud detection solutions to MNOs and regulatory agencies with proven customer success stories.
o Report to Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
o Managing the finances of the group with branches in other countries o Preparing the consolidated financial report of the group o Managing cash flow position, related borrowing needs and Investment of the company o Ensuring the sufficient funds are available for ongoing operational and capital requirement of the company
o Working with the CFO for equity and debt financing of the company if required o Overseeing all aspects of financial control of the business o Providing financial, commercial and strategic support to the business o Preparation management information from the source data o Heading the commercial proposal team and working closely with the sales and pre-sales team for the RFQ and RFP’s and preparing best possible proposals for the tenders. o Working closely with the Legal consular for the company agreements o Working closely with the bank for the Bid bond’s, Performance Guarantee’s, Financial Guarantees and LC’s and make it sure it will be submitted before the deadline o Heading the commercial negotiation with the customers at the time of the commercial negotiations
o Monitoring the monthly budget for each project and communication with the Project Managers
o Producing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts o Presenting monthly results, budget variances and ad-hoc analysis o Involved in business planning, consolidate accounts, P& L, Balance sheet & liquidity planning
o Ensuring that all the financial controls for the division are met and adhered to all the times o Producing meaningful commentary and analysis of financial data. o Preparation and reporting of income and expenses forecast to senior management o Developing, managing and motivating a team of finance professionals. o Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out. o Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts. 3 P a g e Prasad Attanayaka
o Worked as part of a multi-site/multi-cultural organization
Teralight FZ LLC (Purgefraud), Dubai, UAE
Senior Accountant April 2009 to February 2012
Responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements Profit and Loss statements, Balance Sheets, Trial Balance, monthly closing, cash flow, and other related cost accounting reports;
Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions
Established, maintained, and coordinated the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
Work with Internal & External Auditors during reviews and audits to ensure full cooperation from accounting staff and compliance with all qualified request.
Monitored and reviewed accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
Prepared and reviewed budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents;
Analyzed revenue and expenditure trends and recommended appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control;
Explained billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients; Resolved accounting discrepancies;
Recommended, developed and maintained financial databases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems;
Planned and controlled cash payments on a daily basis;
Controlled incoming payments;
Coordinate with banks for Guarantees, Letters of Credit and other related financial instruments
Controlled petty cash operations: regular cashier book and cashier journals audit.
SAMENA Telecommunication Council FZ LLC, Dubai, UAE Accountant March 2007 to April 2009
The SAMENA Council started its Policy Board ("Policy Board") in 2011 with the main purpose to guide, advice and adopt, strategic positions on issues arising with in the information and communication technologies ("ICT") industry, both regionally and globally, for the benefit of SAMENA Council and its members.
All the comprehensive work of Accountant with major focus on preparation of Trial Balance, P & L
Accounts, B/Sheets and Statement of cash flows
Prepare the Invoices of the Members
Follow up the Accounts Receivables and payables
Preparation of cash flow statement & monthly report to the management
Maintenance of Computerized Cash Book & General Ledger.(Quick Book)
Dealing with TECOM for all the administrative work (Visa, Rent, Trade license, NOC etc…)
Preparing all Cash & Cheque Payments
Preparing the bank Guarantees & LC etc...
Preparation of Monthly and Yearly accounts and finalization.
Preparation of monthly payroll
Preparing a monthly budget and send it to USA.
Monthly Bank reconciliation.
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Preparation of MIS
Stassen Group of Compinies, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Assistant Accountant December 2004 to March 2007
The Stassen Group is one of Sri Lanka's premier business conglomerates, dealing in exports, imports, manufacturing industries, banking, hotels, power generation & plantations.
All the comprehensive work of Accountant with a major focus on the preparation of Trial Balance, P & L
Reported to the Group Accountant
Assisted Accountant in establishing accounting principles, fundamentals, and methods;
Assisted in preparation of trial balance, profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
Working with VAT documents, Implementation and submitting company quarterly VAT retunes for the authorities and coordinate with them.
Computed other taxes, such as Sales Tax, Withholding Tax and communicate with all responsible Government Departments.
Made entries to the general ledger, cash and bank book
Prepared day to day journal entries
Assisted in payroll management;
Prepared cheque and other bank statements;
Maintained all bank transactions, self-deposits and withdrawals;
Documented import and export transactions;
Assisted in internal and external audits;
Stock Verification & Reconciliation.
Education:
Higher Studies:
2017 Master of Business Administration in Finance (MBA) 2005 Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Certificates:
2010 The institute of Management Accounts (CIMA) - UK 2006 Association of Accounting Technicians, Diploma (AAT) 2004 The Society of Certified Management Accounts (CMA) References:
Available on request
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