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Kumburehena Maha Gamaralalage Chandana Pushparathne

Kumburehena Maha Gamaralalage Chandana Pushparathne

Malwana, Sri Lanka

Summary

Detail-oriented Assistant Accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and general ledger maintenance. Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate financial statements while ensuring compliance with regulations. Over nine years of expertise in financial management, including mentoring junior staff and optimizing accounting workflows. Committed to delivering impactful contributions in fast-paced accounting environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Accountant

Liberty Motor Associates (Pvt) Ltd
02.2016 - Current
  • Prepared and reviewed monthly financial statements for management.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable processes with precision.
  • Processed invoices and reconciled vendor statements to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintained general ledger entries for financial integrity.
  • Analyzed accounting records to confirm accuracy and compliance with standards.
  • Supported budget preparation and tracked expenses effectively.
  • Communicated with clients regarding account inquiries and discrepancies.
  • Monitored cash flow activities and forecasted future requirements.

Accountant/ Proprietor

Chanbit Consultancy Services
10.2015 - 01.2016
  • Compiled monthly financial statements for client and management review. Calculated personal taxes and consulted clients to optimize returns. Oversaw financial records to guarantee regulatory compliance. Worked collaboratively with teams to enhance accounting workflows. Promptly reconciled bank statements to address variances. Supported budgeting efforts through thorough analysis of financial trends. Assessed financial performance by monitoring balance sheets and income statements. Analyzed financial documents detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.

Accountant

SMS Holdings Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
06.2011 - 09.2015
  • Prepared and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to enhance cash flow management.
  • Conducted monthly financial statement preparations for internal evaluations.
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory standards and company policies consistently.
  • Performed regular reconciliations of bank and general ledger accounts.
  • Streamlined invoicing procedures to optimize cash flow efficiency.
  • Trained junior staff on accounting software and best practices effectively.
  • Collaborated with auditors during annual audits to maintain compliance.

Accountant

Subasinghe Manpower Suppliers (Pvt) Ltd
09.2004 - 01.2010
  • Prepared and analyzed accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted monthly financial statement preparation for internal review.
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory standards and company policies across all financial activities.
  • Collaborated on annual budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
  • Trained junior staff on accounting software and best practices, improving team capabilities.
  • Performed reconciliations of bank statements and general ledger accounts regularly.
  • Created journal entries promptly for month-end closing processes.

Senior Audit Assistant

Abeysinghe & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
08.2002 - 08.2004
  • Prepared cash books and general ledgers for diverse company categories, including manufacturing and services.
  • Compiled audited financial statements for submission to the Department of Inland Revenue of Sri Lanka.
  • Conducted detailed audits ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
  • Reviewed audit documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Mentored junior staff in auditing techniques and best practices.
  • Coordinated client interactions to collect necessary audit information efficiently.
  • Analyzed financial data supporting audit findings and client recommendations.
  • Developed comprehensive audit plans outlining procedures and timelines.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Business - Bsc (Hons) Business Management

South Lanarkshire College
Scotland, United Kingdom
03-2011

Accounting

Info Computing & Management
Colombo
01-2008

Diploma in Network Administration - Network And System Administration

Turnkey Computer Systems (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
01-2007

Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering - Computer Networking

Challenge IT Skills Development Centre
Gampaha
01-2007

Diploma in Accounting - Financial Accounting

AAT Sri Lanka
Colombo
06-2003

G.C.E. (Advanced Level) in Commerce Stream

Sri Dharmaloka College
Kelaniya
04-2002

Certificate in Computer Programming Course (Intermediate Level) - Computer Programming

Technical Engineering College (Sri Lanka)
Nawala
01-2001

Operational Level - Management Accounting

CMA Sri Lanka
Colombo

Skills

  • Financial statement preparation
  • Ledger oversight
  • Reconciliation processes
  • Budgetary control
  • Tax regulations adherence
  • Compliance with regulations

Extracurricular Activities

President, School Unit of Saukyadana Movement of Sri Lanka, 2000 – 2002

Junior Prefect, Sri Dharmaloka College, 1998 - 1999

Senior Prefect, Sri Dharmaloka College, 2000 - 2002

Active committee member, Buddhist Association, 1996 - 2002

Active committee member, Computer Society, 2000 – 2002

Head Prefect, Sri Dharamaloka Dhamma School, 1999 - 2000 

Deputy Secretary, Dhamma School Student Society, 1998 - 1999, Deputy Treasurer, Sri Dharmaloka Junior Past Pupils' Association, 2013

Deputy Treasurer, Sri Dharmaloka Junior Past Pupils' Association, 2013

Personal Information

  • NIC number: 198336501641
  • Driving license number: A014209695
  • Passport number: N2366317
  • Date of birth: December 30, 1983
  • Age: 41
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan
  • Marital status: married

Languages

Sinhala
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Accomplishments

  • Membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka since December 2013 (Membership No LM-7612).

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Accountant

Liberty Motor Associates (Pvt) Ltd
02.2016 - Current

Accountant/ Proprietor

Chanbit Consultancy Services
10.2015 - 01.2016

Accountant

SMS Holdings Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
06.2011 - 09.2015

Accountant

Subasinghe Manpower Suppliers (Pvt) Ltd
09.2004 - 01.2010

Senior Audit Assistant

Abeysinghe & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
08.2002 - 08.2004

Advanced Diploma in Business - Bsc (Hons) Business Management

South Lanarkshire College

Accounting

Info Computing & Management

Diploma in Network Administration - Network And System Administration

Turnkey Computer Systems (Pvt) Ltd

Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering - Computer Networking

Challenge IT Skills Development Centre

Diploma in Accounting - Financial Accounting

AAT Sri Lanka

G.C.E. (Advanced Level) in Commerce Stream

Sri Dharmaloka College

Certificate in Computer Programming Course (Intermediate Level) - Computer Programming

Technical Engineering College (Sri Lanka)

Operational Level - Management Accounting

CMA Sri Lanka
Kumburehena Maha Gamaralalage Chandana Pushparathne