An accomplished leader with proven excellence in optimizing complex business and
financial management operations, paired with well-rounded experience in accounting, tax Audit, and preparation. Demonstrated success in maintaining fiscal integrity and reduced discrepancies by streamlining day-to-day procedures. to leverage my prior knowledge and skills as a Financial Analyst to build cutting-edge financial models to help organizations to improve overall financial performance PRASANNA
BOPITIYA - CPA
Duluth, GA
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Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
& Physics
University of Colombo
1998
Bachelor of Science - IT
University of Colombo
2003
Professional Certifications
Cost & Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants - UK
2002
The Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Sri Lanka - Final I
Exam
2000
EDUCATION PROFILE SUMMARY
• Possess excellent leadership and organization skills coupled with experience in Financial Management, Audit, and Tax Preparation and Advisory
• Exhibit a deep understanding of quantitative analysis of data associated with operational activities to convey facts and figures accurately
• Skilled in maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through exceptional interpersonal skills PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Georgia Department of Revenue - Atlanta, GA
Tax Auditor / Examiner Jan 2011 - Jun 2021
• Conducted income tax audits to scrutinize tax issues, frauds, inconsistencies, exemptions, and compliance with State/Federal laws
• Reviewed large data sets of financial records and expenditures/income documents to determine variances, tax credits, and areas of omission
• Ensured superior customer service to taxpayers, their representatives, and various department divisions and supported them on liabilities and refund issues
• Recommended tax assessment of over $2M for a large taxpayer with over $500B revenue in corporate income tax audits
Revenue Agent Jul 2008 - Dec 2010
• Ensured timely completion of tax compliance audits within established deadlines to identify any discrepancies and assess any tax liability
• Helped businesses and individuals to improve financial reporting compliance rates through outreach, advising, and educating on state tax laws, schedules, and preparation of returns and other documentation
• Addressed taxpayer's queries and concerns, and effectively communicated with taxpayers, colleagues, and management to present audit findings and recommendations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Advanced Planning and
Implementation
• Financial Modeling
• Accounting
• Tax Auditing & Preparation
• Financial Analysis
• Reporting Compliance
• Reconciliations
• Process Improvement
• Judgement & Decision-Making
• Regulatory Compliance
• Independent & Team Work
• Profit and Loss Analysis
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Dr. Weeraya Gleeson - U.S. Department of Treasury, IRS - Investigative Analyst 770-***-****
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Anvar Zhumagazin - Internal Revenue Service - Internal Revenue Agent 224-***-****
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Taniya Jayarathne - Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown - Assistant Director of Finance 770-***-****
REFERENCES
Operating System: Microsoft
Windows
Microsoft Office Applications:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Languages: Moderate knowledge of
R and SQL
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Completed Level I of Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) Examination
Excel Skills for Business
Excel Skills for Data Analytics and
Visualization
Business Statistics and Analysis
CERTIFICATIONS