Personal Info
***************@*****.***
Udumulla, Mulleriyawa,
Colombo, Sri Lanka
751672985V
Sri lankan
15th June 1975
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Education
Computer Skills
SAP, Sage ERP300, Tally,
Microsoft O ce Applications,
Lotus notes, e-Promise and
QuickBooks
Interests
A seasoned nancial professional with more than 26 years of experience in all types of accounting, risk and nancial management in a number of diversi ed industries, including construction, manufacturing and hospitality
Pradeep Liyanage
MBA (PIM), B.Sc. Accountancy (special)
MBA
Postgraduate Institute of
Management (PIM)
BSc. Accountancy (Special)
University of Sri
Jayewardenepura
Doctorate in Business
Administration
Manipal GlobalNxt
University
Summary
Competencies and expertise
Strong nancial leadership skills with proven track records in managing all types of accounting and nancial matters Wider exposure to number of industries including construction, manufacturing and hospitality
Sta managing skills and responsible for recruiting, training, allocating, supervising, coaching, appraising and rewarding Extensive knowledge over International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), nancial reporting, value added tax (VAT) and local regulatory environment
Ability of building up strong, motivated and results oriented teams and leading multiple teams and tasks concurrently for desired results
Strong leadership and project management skills with ability to achieve deadlines and meet commitments
Managing and controlling all types of creditors and debtors Managing the entire payroll system all the branches Setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for departments and supporting to develop operational strategies to achieve operational goals
Maintaining and monitoring records and reports related to ordering, shipping and receiving
Experience in budgeting, cash ow management and
negotiating skills with key stakeholder including the board, banks and nancial institutions
Work Experience
Finance Manager, Ra a Construction & Maintenance Co. WLL September 2020 - September 2024
Preparing monthly management nancial information and providing nancial leadership for the entire group Cricket, Karate, Horseback
Riding, and Reading. - Fluent
Preparing the budgets, forecast and variance analysis Implementing internal controls for risk management purposes Liaising with statutory auditors and other government agencies
Review and follow up with debtors of the Company and managing the overall cash ow position
Head of Accounts, M.A.Y. Al Mezeal Construction & Services B.S.C. September 2014 - September 2020
Preparation of ash results and management nancial information
Preparing the budgets for the year and variance reports Implementing new policies for better cost control of organizational resources
Liaising with external auditors
Reviewing weekly debtors and taking follow-up actions for recovery
Review the cash ow requirements and preparing forecasts Preparing weekly production and pro tability analysis. Accounts Manager, Bahrain Rubber Co. (Subsidiary of Haji Hassan Group)
July 2008 - September 2014
Key member of the consolidation of nancial information of Feeds Division.
Supporting the Head of Finance for preparation of budgets and other MIS for comparison of data for taking corrective actions Key member in negotiation and coordination with multiple banks for the cash management system
Monitoring the outstanding amounts with the customers and banks
Supplier payment scheduling as per contract and proper working capital management.
Active member for the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP-MFG-Pro) in all locations
Preparation of the Schedule 6 format and sending it to the Corporate o ce
Consolidation of branch overheads and reporting to General Manager
Analysis of overhead with budgets unit wise
Follow up with banks for fund transfers from various branches and their reconciliation with the Head O ce
Checking the Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Vouchers.
Senior Accountant, Aitken Spence Garments – (Subsidiary of Aitken Spence PLS)
January 2006 - July 2008
Preparing MIS for the management to monitor debtors and their pipeline cheques on a monthly basis and unit wise Preparing MIS to monitor the units pro tability on a monthly basis
Prepare MIS to monitor overhead expenses of all garments and unit wise
Co-ordinating the salary preparation process and tax planning of all o cers of the company
Preparing borrowing statements on a monthly basis for the Head O ce for analyzing the interest and the total borrowings Preparing various stock statements for banks and insurance companies
Co-ordinating and negotiating with various banks to have maximum usage of funds with minimum charges.
Co-ordinating with various banks for the short term and long- term funds to cover the imports
Co-coordinating with auditors for the Audit of Accounts Monitoring all banks' discounting limits
Monitoring Monthly Liability Statements from all banks and taking corrective actions
Head of Accounts, Serendib Leisure Management Limited C September 2004 - January 2006
Dealing with all internal & external stakeholders and representing the company as the head of the nance department
Training and supervision of sta under the Finance Manager Overall responsibility of nancials of Hotel Serendib Overall responsibility of management and accounting activities
Overall responsibility of preparation of monthly management accounting reports
Responsible for all tax matters
Preparation of yearly budget preparation of - P&L, balance sheet and capital expenditure and monitoring
Preparation of nancial statement for web sales
Costing and pricing activities
Overall responsibility of inventory control in the Group ERP system
Monitoring of capital spending
Supplier PO monitoring and approving
Hands-on experience on Syteline ERP package
Headed the team to design and develop an Advertising and Promotion system for the hotel
Accounts Executives, Kani Lanka Resort
November 2001 - August 2004
Student Accountant, P Miriyagalla & Son’s
April 1999 - August 2001
Involved in the audits of government & private sector organizations.
References available upon request
Carrying out system studies, recommending & implementing of systems & internal control. Carrying out various assignments entrusted by various private sector organizations. References