DINIKA NIKESHALA PERERA
BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING STUDIES TEACHER
WENNAPPUWA
Summary
Talented business and accounting studies teacher with 5 years of experience in developing and delivering business and accounting curriculum. Experienced in mentoring students on the fundamentals of economics, finance, marketing and operations management. At the School, developed a successful business curriculum for 13th graders that resulted in 80% of the class being accepted into top-tier universities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
TEACHER
SRI LANKAN GOVERNMENT
09.2019 - Current
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed. Experienced in mentoring students on fundamentals of economics, finance, marketing and operations management.
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist professional staff with routine and special project tasks.
- Maintained high level of confidentiality while handling sensitive information related to personnel matters or legal issues within the organization.
- Coordinated meetings and events, ensuring seamless communication between departments and stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented strategies to streamline office operations.
- Provided administrative support during key projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to defined budgets or resource constraints.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
Teacher's Assistant
ST.JOHN PAUL II ENGLISH MEDIUM COLLEGE
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
FINANCE AND OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
CITY AND GUILDS INTERNATIONAL
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Oversaw daily operations activities, ensuring smooth functioning across all departments while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent oversight of all aspects of operations management.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Created and managed knowledge base to address frequently asked questions and offer how-to guides and troubleshooting instruction.
- Coordinated seamless communication between departments, resulting in enhanced collaboration efforts across the organization.
CHARTERED AUDIT TRAINEE
ERNST AND YOUNG
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Reviewed clients' business systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
- Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing internal control systems by applying industry best practices during audits engagements.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Gained experience in accounting , auditing and book- keeping.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Malambe, Sri Lanka 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SRI JAYAWARDENAPURA UNIVERSITY
SRI JAYAWARDENAPURA 04.2001 -
Higher National Diploma in Accountancy
Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Edu.
Advanced Technological Institute,Dehiwala 04.2001 -
Accounting And Business Management
Member of Association of Accounting Technicians
Colombo 05 04.2001 -
Completed The Intermediate Level - Accounting And Business Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Colombo 07 04.2001 -
Skills
Multitasking
undefinedTimeline
TEACHER
SRI LANKAN GOVERNMENT
09.2019 - Current
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
12.2016 - 09.2019
Teacher's Assistant
ST.JOHN PAUL II ENGLISH MEDIUM COLLEGE
05.2014 - 12.2015
FINANCE AND OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
CITY AND GUILDS INTERNATIONAL
09.2010 - 08.2013
CHARTERED AUDIT TRAINEE
ERNST AND YOUNG
01.2008 - 04.2010
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SRI JAYAWARDENAPURA UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Higher National Diploma in Accountancy
Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Edu.
04.2001 -
Accounting And Business Management
Member of Association of Accounting Technicians
04.2001 -
Completed The Intermediate Level - Accounting And Business Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
04.2001 -
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