Ibrahim Shakir
Dehiwala
Summary
Results-driven and highly organized General Manager with a proven track record of optimizing business operations, ensuring financial stability, and enhancing productivity. Adept at strategic planning, team leadership, and process efficiency. Strong expertise in financial management and compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Ceylon Artisans Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - Current
- Lead a team of 15 professionals, ensuring timely task execution to maintain seamless manufacturing operations and prevent production delays.
- Cash Flow Management: Collaborate closely with the CEO to forecast, budget and to strategically plan weekly and monthly cash flow, ensuring sufficient funds for raw materials, salaries, and essential business operations.
- Spearhead the development and implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the newly established manufacturing division, conducting in-depth research to identify the most effective metrics for optimizing team performance and operational efficiency.
- Oversee company accounts and ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Coordinate with tax consultants for annual report preparation and filing
- Liaising with suppliers to procure essential goods while fostering strong, strategic relationships to ensure timely and consistent supply.
- Production Plan: Oversee the production of 100-120 custom-made jewelry pieces per month.
- Project Manager - ERP Systems implementation across the organization, which involved integrating the Manufacturing and Retail of the business.
Brand Analyst
Brand Finance Lanka Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Collected, organized, and analyzed brand-related statistical data
- Assisted in Brand Strategy report building
- Conducted brand valuations for companies like Lion Brewery PLC, SLIC, and international clients such as Blue Air and TD Bank
- Prepared and presented Brand Valuation Reports to senior management
- Analyzed market research data to identify brand perception and key value drivers
- Evaluated company financial stability for long-term strategic decision-making
- Provided recommendations to align brand strategies with KPIs
Education
Certificate Course in Taxation -
AAT Business School
03.2025
BSc - Business Management (Finance)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
01-2019
Certified in MS Excel Macro Development Essential Training -
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Sri Lanka
01-2018
Advanced Level Examination - Accounts – B, Mathematics – C
Ordinary Level Examination - English – A, Commerce – A, English Literature – B, Mathematics – B, ICT – B, Religion – C, Science – C, Sinhala – C, History – S
Skills
- Business Operations Management
- Financial analysis
- Data analysis
- Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Development
- Process Optimization & Implementation
- Financial Planning & Cash Flow Management
- Accounting & Compliance with Legal Standards
- Supplier & Vendor Relations
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Production Planning
Sports And Extracurricular Activities
- Under-16 Basketball Player – St. Peter’s College
- Past Interact Club Member – St. Peter’s College
- Air Force Cadet Squad – St. Peter’s College
- Participated in Tennis & Badminton
Awards And Leadership Roles
Past President, Leo Club of Colombo Victoria City, 2016-2017, 1st Runner-up for Most Outstanding Club President
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Sinhala
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Timeline
General Manager
Ceylon Artisans Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Brand Analyst
Brand Finance Lanka Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 01.2020
Certificate Course in Taxation -
AAT Business School
BSc - Business Management (Finance)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Certified in MS Excel Macro Development Essential Training -
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Sri Lanka