Xero
Dhilshan Mohamed
Strategic Finance & Compliance Leader | Senior Bookkeeping & Taxation Specialist | Expert In Australian Financial Regulations
Dehiwala
Summary
Finance professional with over 8 years of experience specializing in Australian taxation, financial reporting, and compliance. Proven ability to streamline processes, reduce financial errors, and optimize cash flow through automation and technology-driven solutions. Adept at leading finance teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing cost-saving measures for businesses.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Bookkeeping Manager
Elephant Advisory Pty Ltd
Melbourne (Remote)
09.2024 - Current
- Managing bookkeeping for 50+ clients across various industries, ensuring 100% compliance with ATO regulations.
- Providing financial reporting and advisory for franchise businesses, helping clients optimize cash flow and reduce costs.
- Preparing and lodging BAS, IAS, payroll tax, and superannuation, achieving a 98% on-time filing rate.
- Implementing Xero and Hubdoc automation, reducing manual workload by 35% and improving reporting accuracy.
- Spearheading clean-up projects for businesses with 2+ years of unrecorded transactions, ensuring compliance in a short turnaround time.
- Conducting spot reviews and self-audits, reducing errors and improving financial accuracy.
- Achieving cost savings for clients by integrating Xero and Hubdoc into daily accounting activities.
Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounting
Accario Global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Led a 30+ member team, managed bookkeeping and taxation for Australian clients.
- Developed automated reporting systems, cutting financial reporting errors by 40%.
- Reduced client compliance risks by ensuring 100% timely lodgments of BAS, IAS, and payroll tax.
- Optimized financial reconciliation processes, reducing discrepancies by 30%.
- Trained and mentored staff, leading to a 25% improvement in team efficiency.
Team Leader – Finance & Accounting
Accario Global
Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed team members skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Supervised 20 finance professionals,, ensuring accuracy in tax lodgments and reconciliations.
- Developed and implemented best practices for process automation, leading to a 30% improvement in efficiency.
- Reduced reporting errors through spot reviews and internal audits, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Conducted financial training sessions, boosting staff expertise and efficiency.
Finance Executive
BPO Connect Pvt Ltd
Kandy, Sri Lanka
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and reporting requirements.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Enhanced company cash flow with diligent accounts receivable management and timely collections.
- Managed ATO lodgments (BAS, IAS, Superannuation) for multiple clients.
- Led process improvements that cut reconciliation errors by 30%.
- Implemented digital invoicing, reducing payment delays and improving cash flow for clients.
Senior Accounts Associate
BPO Connect Pvt Ltd
Kandy, Sri Lanka
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively managing and resolving complex account issues.
- Answered customer emails, chats and telephone calls to respond to questions, provide details, and resolve concerns.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Accounts Associate
BPO Connect Pvt Ltd
Kandy, Sri Lanka
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Optimized financial reporting accuracy by reconciling general ledger accounts regularly.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Maintained customer records and updated account information.
Accounts Associate
Victoria Golf Resort
Digana, Sri Lanka
03.2016 - 08.2016
Education
CIMA, Chartered Institute of Management Accountant -
Imperial College of Business Studies
Colombo, Sri Lanka 01.2025 - Current
MBA - Business Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University
United Kingdom 03.2020 - 07.2022
Advanced Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
NIBM - National Institute of Business Management
Kandy, Sri Lana 03.2014 - 03.2015
Diploma in Computerized Accounting - Computerized Accounting
British College of Education
Kandy, Sri Lanka 01.2013 - 06.2013
Skills
Core Skills
- Accounts Reconciliation & Financial Accuracy
- Financial Statements & Compliance Reporting
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
- Payroll Processing, STP, and Superannuation Compliance
- Tax Planning & Compliance (BAS, IAS, GST, Payroll Tax, ATO Reporting)
- Client Advisory, Trust Accounting & Financial Consulting
- Process Optimization, Workflow Automation & Efficiency Improvement
Technical Skills
- Cloud Accounting Solutions: Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, SAP, ERP
- Financial & Management Reporting: Cash flow analysis, forecasting, ASIC compliance
- Payroll & Compliance Systems: Single Touch Payroll (STP), Superannuation, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
- Data Analysis & Financial Modelling: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI
- Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: Australian financial regulations, audit readiness
Soft Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Strategic Financial Decision-Making
- Adaptability & Resilience
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Stakeholder Communication & Advisory
- Time Management & Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Managed bookkeeping for 50+ Australian businesses, ensuring 100% ATO compliance.
- Led automation initiatives that reduced manual bookkeeping efforts by 35%.
- Trained and mentored a team of 30 accountants, improving efficiency by 25%.
- Successfully cleaned up 2+ years of unrecorded transactions for multiple businesses and ensured full compliance in record time.
Software
Quickbooks
Myob
Cin7
Karbon
Xbert
Dext
Hubdoc
Deputy
Xero Practice Manager
ATO Portal
Certification
Xero Advisor
Timeline
Xero Advisor
03-2025
CIMA, Chartered Institute of Management Accountant -
Imperial College of Business Studies
01.2025 - Current
Bookkeeping Manager
Elephant Advisory Pty Ltd
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounting
Accario Global
04.2022 - 08.2024
Team Leader – Finance & Accounting
Accario Global
10.2020 - 03.2022
MBA - Business Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University
03.2020 - 07.2022
Finance Executive
BPO Connect Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 09.2020
Senior Accounts Associate
BPO Connect Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 10.2019
Accounts Associate
BPO Connect Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 10.2017
Accounts Associate
Victoria Golf Resort
03.2016 - 08.2016
Advanced Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
NIBM - National Institute of Business Management
03.2014 - 03.2015
Diploma in Computerized Accounting - Computerized Accounting
British College of Education
01.2013 - 06.2013