Kalpa Sahampathie Pallawela
Hokandara South
Summary
Proactive and result oriented individual with the knowledge of the fundamentals of accounting and IT skills. well experienced in retail and finance sectors. Work well in cross-functional, diverse teams to achieve goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Supervisor – Record to Report
Qatar airways
Doha
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Achieved required targets through diligent preparation of weekly bank reconciliations
- Circulated unaccounted transactions among stakeholders on a weekly basis and successfully resolved them through consistent communication
- Monitored and reported on suspicious or inaccurately recorded transactions
- Assisted internal stakeholders by supplying transaction details obtained from the bank.
Finance Supervisor-Liquidity Management
Qatar Airways
Doha
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted the outstation finance team in monthly cash flow forecasting and fund requirements
- Transferred funds promptly and accurately while maintaining detailed records of transactions
- Assisted treasury team in preparing outstation bank reconciliations and distributing unaccounted transactions to internal stakeholders for resolution.
Finance Supervisor
Qatar Duty Free Company
Doha
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Supervised a team of eight cashiers, providing round-the-clock support for the inflight duty-free operation
- Issued cash floats to deck and cabin crew in executive Jet operation
- Prepared all the Inflight Duty-free reconciliations and provided the crew payroll data (commission) to the payroll department by the end of every month.
Finance Associate - IFDF
Qatar Airways - Doha
Doha
06.2014 - 11.2018
- Issued cash floats to departing flights and received cash and credit sales from arriving flights promptly
- Maintained regular communication by providing daily collection reports to management
- Provided excellent service to executive jet operation by handling all cash deposits and disbursing cash floats and emergency funds to deck and cabin crew.
- Provided service to executive jet operation by assisting the crew with reimbursing the expenses.
Promoter Bacardi Products
Qatar Duty Free Company
Doha
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Effectively showcased and generated interest in all Bacardi products during customer interactions.
- Provided expert guidance to customers for product selection.
- Provided extensive knowledge on products and promotions to customers
- Exceeded all monthly sales targets established by duty free and supplier.
Sales Assistant
Qatar Duty Free Company
Doha
02.2010 - 11.2012
- Provided excellent service through efficient management of cash and credit transactions
- Achieved maximum productivity and efficiency by minimizing cash variances at the counter and increasing add-on sales.
- Demonstrated extensive product knowledge as a sales staff member
- Maintained awareness of country-specific duty-free limits and restrictions on liquids.
Sales Associate
MAX Retails L.L.C - Dubai
Dubai
10.2005 - 10.2008
- Consistently met daily targets set by store manager, delivering exceptional customer service and receiving recognition as Employee of the Month.
- Assisted customers by addressing their various requirements.
- To maintain the stock room in a proper order according to models, numbers, and sizes(footwear)
- Took charge of handling cash during cashier absences to expedite check-out process.
Education
G.C.E Advance Level -
01.2001
G.C.E Ordinary Level -
01.1997
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Internet
Professional Development
- Diploma in Marketing Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2009
- Higher Diploma in Business Finance, University of Kelaniya, Online
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/16/81
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Singhala
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Finance Supervisor – Record to Report
Qatar airways
06.2022 - 05.2024
Finance Supervisor-Liquidity Management
Qatar Airways
11.2019 - 06.2022
Finance Supervisor
Qatar Duty Free Company
11.2018 - 11.2019
Finance Associate - IFDF
Qatar Airways - Doha
06.2014 - 11.2018
Promoter Bacardi Products
Qatar Duty Free Company
11.2012 - 06.2014
Sales Assistant
Qatar Duty Free Company
02.2010 - 11.2012
Sales Associate
MAX Retails L.L.C - Dubai
10.2005 - 10.2008
G.C.E Advance Level -
G.C.E Ordinary Level -
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