Darshana Senanayake ACMA,MBA PIM(USJP)
Colombo
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager with extensive experience, mainly at E B Creasy Co. & PLC and ACL Cables PLC, excelling in financial management and reporting. Proven track record in enhancing financial performance through strategic budgeting and risk mitigation. Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication fostered robust relationships with stakeholders, driving successful audit outcomes and compliance initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
E B CREASY CO & PLC
Colombo
2024.01 - Current
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Evaluated and managed financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate adverse impacts on the organization.
- Created monthly performance metrics that tracked key performance indicators.
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and improve financial processes.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
Finance Manager
TRIDENT CORPORATION PVT LTD
Colombo
2023.10 - 2024.01
- Led the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports
- Spearheaded the creation of annual budgets and financial forecasts
- Manage budgets, ensuring compliance and implementing cost-control strategies
- Analyzed financial data to provide key insights for strategic decision-making
- Contributed to improved financial performance through data-driven recommendations
Finance Manager
ACL CABLES PLC
Colombo
2021.08 - 2023.09
- Management of the overall functions of the finance department.
- Development of an interactive dashboard for management.
- Development of a financial framework, including team KPIs.
- Providing the Board with management information for effective decision-making.
- Review of monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory financial statements (including consolidated statements) of the company and Group.
- Monitoring and management of KPI performance for activities such as planning, budgeting capital expenditure, budgetary control, and process control.
- Spearhead the annual budgeting process of the company, and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive results and manage working capital effectively.
- Liaising with banks, government authorities, suppliers, and customers.
- Treasury management, including the review of bank borrowings, to ensure timely repayments.
- Review and timely settlement of VAT, S-VAT, NBT, and other taxes of the company.
- Ensure tax returns are filed by the due dates.
- Supervising internal and external audits of the company.
- Coordinating the group audit, and ensuring compliance.
Senior Accountant
ACL Cables PLC
Colombo
2020.10 - 2021.07
Accountant
ACL Cables PLC
Colombo
2018.04 - 2020.09
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
Colombo
2017.03 - 2018.04
Audit Associate
KPMG
Colombo
2014.11 - 2017.03
Banking Associate
SAMPATH BANK
Colombo
2012.06 - 2014.10
Education
Master of Business Administration -
POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Colombo01.2022
POSTGRADUATE -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Colombo01.2018
Skills
- Financial management
- Financial reporting
- Auditing
- Treasury management
- Tax compliance
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
References
- Mr. Nishantha Weerakoon, former GCFO of ACL Cables PLC (retired), 077-374-4844, nishanthaceo@gmail.com
- Mr. Dasun Mendis, Group Chief Financial Officer/Director, EB Creasy & Co PLC, 077-909-4500, dasun@creasy.lk
Languages
- Sinhala
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/13/92
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Finance Manager
E B CREASY CO & PLC
2024.01 - Current
Finance Manager
TRIDENT CORPORATION PVT LTD
2023.10 - 2024.01
Finance Manager
ACL CABLES PLC
2021.08 - 2023.09
Senior Accountant
ACL Cables PLC
2020.10 - 2021.07
Accountant
ACL Cables PLC
2018.04 - 2020.09
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
2017.03 - 2018.04
Audit Associate
KPMG
2014.11 - 2017.03
Banking Associate
SAMPATH BANK
2012.06 - 2014.10
Master of Business Administration -
POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
POSTGRADUATE -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants