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Minakshi De Mel

Minakshi De Mel

Biyagama,,Sri Lanka

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in contract negotiation, change management, and data analysis. Demonstrates a strong understanding of supply chain management and retail operations, with proven skills in inventory management systems and procurement procedures. Adept at logistical planning, relationship-building, and inventory control, ensuring efficient staff scheduling and quality control implementation. Proficient in IT, report-writing, and strategic research, with a focus on budgeting and financial analysis. Exhibits leadership skills in project management and coordination, maintaining resilience under pressure while excelling in communication excellence. Committed to strategic thinking and decision making to drive profit and loss analysis for organisational success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager - Treasury and Finance Operation

John Keells Office Automation (PVT) LTD
Colombo 02 , Sri Lanka
09.2024 - Current
  • Implementing and managing investment strategies
  • Tracking and monitoring cash flow and managing bank accounts
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of treasury policies and procedures
  • Performing various financial analyses to assess the financial status of the company
  • Carrying out regular audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations


  • Analysis on the Samsung Market share in Sri Lanka and handling the financial aspect of the market

Senior Executive - Projects

John Keells Office Automation (PVT) LTD
Colombo 02 , Sri Lanka
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Achieve the Better Simple Cheaper project target for the financial year Rs. 150 Mn
  • Achieving the deadlines related to MIS related projects

eg: Inventory Dashboard , Delivery Acknowledgement System , Debtor Dashboard

  • Responsible in checking analysis of payments
  • Gain knowledge on reporting aspects including BI Reporting and management information
  • Internal Audit in import controls related processors


Project Coordinator

John Keells Office Automations
09.2021 - 01.2025
  • Prepare and present analytical reports and workings on company operations wherever applicable for management information and decision-making role of expense analyst
  • Liaise with Finance and operations team to gain and overall knowledge of the company operations
  • Gain knowledge on inventory and debtor reporting aspects to independently evaluate those aspects for reporting

Lecturer in Logistics & Accounting

Aquinas University College
Colombo, 10
02.2021 - 01.2025
  • Monitored emerging trends and technologies in subject field to innovate teaching and learning practices.
  • Taught online classes to large groups using Teams in to upload learning materials and assess students' work.
  • Directed high level research by collaborating with post graduate students and colleagues.
  • Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
  • Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
  • Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
  • Supervised work undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.

Business Development Executive

HRMI Central Campus
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Dealing with prospect customers to create Business Development opportunities
  • Liaison with External parties and conduct campaigns

Junior Executive Operations

Hayleys Tours Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 09.2020
  • Team leader for the largest agent handle by the company with heading the team with operational tasks
  • Helped making special projects successful by researching topics and coordinating resources with strategic decision making
  • Met needs consistently as head of solid team training new staff and monitoring their performance
  • Participated in new business development, negotiations and marketing activities
  • Responsible for maintaining a good relationship with overseas agents and following up on inquiries & emails
  • Understanding requirements for all channel partners and pitching them the right combination of segments as per the need
  • Prepare MIS reports for campaigns executed and coordinate with Finance for billing

Education

Diploma in English -

Aquinas College of Higher Studies

BSc in Management - Logistic

NSBM Green University

GCE Advanced Level - Commerce Stream

Holy Family Convent
Colombo, 04
08.2015 - 08.2015

GCE Ordinary Level -

Holy Family Convent -Colombo 04
Sri Lanka
12.2012 - 12.2012

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Change management
  • Data analysis capability
  • Supply chain management
  • Retail operations understanding
  • Inventory management systems
  • Procurement procedures
  • Supply negotiation
  • Logistical planning
  • Relationship-building
  • Inventory control
  • Data interpretation
  • Staff scheduling
  • IT Proficiency
  • Report-writing
  • Quality control implementation
  • Leadership skills
  • Project Management
  • Time efficiency
  • Data analysis
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Strategic research
  • Project coordination
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Communication excellence
  • Budgeting and financial analysis
  • Decision making
  • Strategic thinking

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Personal Information

Date of birth: 02/17/96

Accomplishments

1st Class Honors from BSC in Business Management ( Logistics special) Degree from NSBM Green University

Referee Contacts

  • Mrs. Imasha De Silva

Finance Manager 

Cinnamon Life 

(November 2024 - Present)

( Former Finance Manager at John Keells Office Automation ( PVT) LTD from January 2023 - November 2024)

imashade@cinnamonhotels.com

+94779601454


  • Mr. Kasun Tharaka Dissanayake

Lecturer in Accounting and Finance 

Queen Margaret University 

Scotland

United Kingdom ( March 2024 - Present)

( Former Senior lecturer at NSBM Green University  from September 2015 - January 2024)

Kdissanayake@qmu.ac.uk

+447464202241




Timeline

Assistant Manager - Treasury and Finance Operation

John Keells Office Automation (PVT) LTD
09.2024 - Current

Senior Executive - Projects

John Keells Office Automation (PVT) LTD
05.2023 - 09.2024

Project Coordinator

John Keells Office Automations
09.2021 - 01.2025

Business Development Executive

HRMI Central Campus
03.2021 - 08.2021

Lecturer in Logistics & Accounting

Aquinas University College
02.2021 - 01.2025

Junior Executive Operations

Hayleys Tours Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 09.2020

GCE Advanced Level - Commerce Stream

Holy Family Convent
08.2015 - 08.2015

GCE Ordinary Level -

Holy Family Convent -Colombo 04
12.2012 - 12.2012

Diploma in English -

Aquinas College of Higher Studies

BSc in Management - Logistic

NSBM Green University
Minakshi De Mel