Accountant

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THILINA SAMEERA

Colombo, Sri Lanka +265-***-***-*** *******.*******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thilina-sameera-b084b8290 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and result- driven accounting professional with 17 years’ experience and proven track record of effectively managing financial operation. Detail's-Oriented and highly skilled in preparing financial statements, Budgeting, Analyzing and ensuring compliance with according standards. Seeking to leverage expertise to contribute to the success of reputable organization.

SKILLS

Leadership Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with under pressure with deadline.

Team player with accounting expertise and vast exposure to various business functions of organizations in a wide range of industry sectors.

I have completed the “MS Office” course conducted by IDM.

Excellent knowledge in Accpacc,Sage 50,Tally and Quick Book accounting packages.

Excellent knowledge in MS Office packages.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Finance Controller - From April 2016 to Present

Grand Group of Companies - Malawi, Central Africa

Preparing periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries.

Evaluate the present internal control system of accounting as well as Operations.

Developing and maintaining the audit programs and plans.

Identifies the Weaknesses and Risks of present internal Control systems.

Evaluation of internal controls and suggesting improvements to ensure that the system functions more effectively.

Providing a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions.

Informing key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies

Recommended investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, and public.

Introducing and implementing financial and non-financial controls to the organization to carry out the smooth day to day function.

Implementing internal control system

Liaise with the Malawi Revenue Department for the VAT and Income Tax matters. Accountant - From June 2013 to April 2016

Lords Best Collection - Malawi, Central Africa

Preparing periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries.

Informing key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies.

Advising on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions. 2

Offering professional judgments on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performance.

Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed.

Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

Recommended investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, and public.

Introducing and implementing financial and non financial controls to the organization to carry out the smooth day to day function.

Verification of the payment vouchers, Journal entries and bank reconciliations.

Coordinate with the External and internal auditors for conduct the annual audit. Assistant Accountant - From April 2012 to June 2013 Pership Group -Colombo, Sri Lanka

Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.

Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.

Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision- makers.

Introducing and implementing financial and non financial controls to the organization to carry out the smooth day to day function.

Verification of the payment vouchers, Journal entries and bank reconciliations.

Calculate the monthly NBT, VAT and filing the return.

Liaise with the Inland Revenue Department for the VAT and Income Tax matters. Assistant internal Auditor - From February 2010 to April 2012 Ceylinco Insurance PLC (Life ) - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Coordinating and handling Internal Audits of Ceylinco Insurance PLC (Life) and Ceylinco Health care.

Preparation of management report to Board of Directors of the Company highlighting internal control weaknesses and efficiency along with professional recommendation.

Handling the Special Audits of Ceylinco Insurance PLC (Life) and Ceylinco Health care.

Identifying and analyzing the Internal control system.

Suggesting constructive ways to upgrade an internal control.

Risk identification and assessment with recommendation.

Analyzing the monthly Investment of the Company.

Analyzing the New LKAS and IFRS and presented to the directors which what are the impact to the Company from these new LKASs.

Member of the company IFRS committee

Audit Trainee - 2008 January to 2010 January

KPMG – Sri Lanka

Overall responsibility of completion the audits in accordance with the firm’s methodology by ensuring the quality of service.

Directly responsible for the proper planning, conducting and timely completion of fieldwork and reporting requirements in accordance with preset deadlines.

Identifying client’s strategic business risks and business controls available to mitigate them and finally deciding the financial statement implications.

Reporting the progress and the matters arising from the audit-to-Audit Manager / Partner, and resolving of issues as per their guidance.

Preparation / reviewing of reports of various types e.g., Audit Reports to Shareholders, Management Reports to the Board of Directors on evaluations carried out on the accounting systems, Internal controls and operations, Various reports required as per group audit instructions by overseas / local group auditors, Memorandums to the Audit Manager / Partner on audit issues, for their attention and consideration, etc. 3

Advice clients on various tax issues such as VAT, ESC and deferred tax liabilities etc.

Preparation / review of consolidation financial statements of group of companies. Assistant Accountant - From July 2006 to December 2007 Yunikon International (pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka

Overall, in charge for all aspect of financial & management accounting function, including preparation monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, budgets and cash flows forecast preparation and evaluating, introducing, implementing and reviewing necessary financial and non-financial internal controls of the originations as well as managing the staff of accounts department.

Verification of the payment vouchers and bank reconciliation.

Manage the available fund to meet the daily expense and commitments.

Supervision of preparation of accounts, Bank reconciliation, salaries,E.P.F,E.T.F,VAT and sub accounts for internal purpose and ensure the statutory commitments are met accordingly PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Achievements : Certified Business Accountant (CBA0567) -2013 Entity : The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

GCE Advanced Level - 2005

Business Studies: A Accounting :B Economics :B

GCE Ordinary Level - 2001

Passed G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination Conducted by Department of Examination Sri Lanka December –2001 with

(03- A’s), (04-B’s) and (03 - C’s).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficiency in English, Sinhala and Chichewa

PERSONAL PROFILE

Personal Information Name in Full : Amarasinghe Arachchilage Thilina Ruwan Sameera Nationality : Sri Lankan

Date of Birth : 27th October 1985

National Id Number : 853010146V

Passport Number : N9275664

Contact Number : +265-***-***-***

Marital States : Married

Nationality : Sri Lankan

DECLARATION

I do here by declare that the aforesaid particulars furnished by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: Thilina Sameera

Date: 12th September 2023

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