Adept at financial statement preparation and tax compliance, I leveraged my expertise in MS Office and exceptional attention to detail to enhance reporting accuracy at Metropolitan Technologies. My proactive approach in audit and account management, honed at MMN De Silva & Company, significantly improved internal controls and financial processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Metropolitan Technologies
04.2023 - Current
Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements within the defined deadlines.
Timely filing and computation of company taxation by coordinating with the Department of Inland Revenue (Income Tax, VAT, SVAT, WHT, SSCL).
Act as the primary point of contact for all tax-related inquiries from the Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka.
Hands-on involvement in internal and external company audits.
Preparing ad hoc reports and financial reports for the management team to support decision-making (analyzing debtors, sales, inventories).
Conducting inventory verification and preparation of variance reports for any discrepancies.
Executive Finance
Metropolitan Computers
12.2023 - 03.2023
Preparation of Bank Reconciliations
Calculation of Sales Commissions for marketing Staff in a timely manner
Prepared ad hoc reports for the management team (analyzing of sales and debtors)
Preparation of Company Stock Reconciliation and Variance Report with remedial actions to the top management
Providing of credit approvals for credit basis sales
Assisting with the timely filing and computation of company taxation and regulatory documents
Junior Accounts Executive
Metropolitan Office
10.2013 - 11.2015
Prepared Bank Reconciliation
Undertook periodic branch visit (Execution of periodic stock counts and variance reconciliation, verifying the in hand at each branch, providing reliable assurance on revenue recognition)
Processed payments for suppliers.
Coordinated with branches for operational task
Reconciliation Credit Card transaction
Audit Senior
MMN De Silva & Company
04.2012 - 07.2013
Execution of statutory audits in accordance with Sri Lanka Auditing Standards (SLAuS) across multiple industries, such as Manufacturing, Transportation, and Trading.
Engaged in internal audit assignments and report preparation.
Participated in stock verification and report creation.
Preparation of financial statements for entities.
Drafting a management letter, including the lapses and providing recommendations for evaluated systems and internal controls.
Testing the design and effectiveness of internal controls for complex business procedures.
Education
G.C.E. (Advanced Level) - Business Studies: B, Economics: C, Accounting: C
Dept of Examination
Sri Lanka
01.2009
Skills
MS Office
Certificate in Computer Applications from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Quickbooks
Budgets and forecasting
Month-end reports
Cash flow forecasting
Internal controls
Tax reports preparation
Accounting software proficiency
Verbal and written communication
Year-end closing
GAAP compliance
Accomplishments
Best Employee of the year - 2017/18
Best Employee of the year - 2020/21
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
Mr. Indika Priyadarshana, (FCA, MBA (PIM – US), ACMA), Senior Vice President – Finance, Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, indikap@metropolitan.lk, +94 773 891 230
Mr. Jeewanthi Chamindu, (ACA, ACMA, FMAAT), Vice President – Finance, Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, jeewanthi_m@metropolitan.lk, +94 704 647 788
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