Experienced Public Finance Officer & Accountant (20+ yrs)

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THEVANANTH OLLEGASEGARAM

+1-437-***-**** **************@*****.***

Summary

Detail-oriented and hardworking professional, with extensive experience and background in all aspects of accounting. Adaptable with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments, rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Skills

Accounts payable and receivable

Bookkeeping

Administrative support

Management accounting

Payroll administration

Invoicing and data entry

Year-end close

Auditing

Problem solving

Financial statement preparation

General ledger entries

Bank reconciliation

Account reconciliation

Partnership accounting

MS Office and ERP systems proficiency

Time management

Detail oriented

English communication

Experience

Accountant Jan 2020 to Nov 2023

Bab al Mshrq Trading company Doha, Qatar

Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports

Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections

Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements

Created journal entries accurately and timely for month-end close processes

Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing

Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis

Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital

Monitored warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency

Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner Management Assistant, Finance Jan 2013 to Dec 2019 Public Administration & Home Affairs Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Assisted in the preparation of budgets by compiling data related to costs and revenues

Managed payroll records for all employees in accordance with company policies

Generated monthly reports detailing budget variances or other financial discrepancies

Performed accounting or financial analysis

Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones

Participated in credit and collections activities Bookkeeper Dec 2001 to Dec 2013

District Secretariat Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records

Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding

Reconciled bank accounts monthly

Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing

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Education and Training

ACPM, Business Management Oct 2019

Institute of Charted Professional Managers Colombo, Sri Lanka MAAT, Accounting and Finance Oct 2007

Association of Accounting Technicians Colombo, Sri Lanka Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance Nov 2001 Eastern University, Sri Lanka Batticaloa, Sri Lanka Certifications

Certificate, Advanced MS Excel for Data Analysis July 2019 AAT Business School Colombo, Sri Lanka

Diploma in Computerized Accounting Tally, Delta, Polosys May 2008 CSC computer systems Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

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