SHAMALI PALISKARA
Kottawa
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at SF Logistics Lanka Pvt Ltd, adept at managing financial reporting and budget forecasting. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance compliance, utilizing strong Excel skills and effective communication. Recognized for driving strategic initiatives and fostering stakeholder relationships to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT MANAGER - FINANCE
SF LOGISTICS LANKA PVT LTD
Colombo 08
06.2025 - Current
- Managed financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated budget preparation and forecasting activities across departments.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all financial transactions within the organization.
- Coordinated with external auditors during year end audits ensuring accurate reporting of data.
- Assisted the Manager in developing annual budget plans for the organization.
- Prepared financial reports and statements on a monthly basis.
FINANCE AND ADMIN SENIOR EXECUTIVE
LANKA TECH ENGINEERS (PVT) LTD
Borella
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Leading and managing the organization's strategic planning initiatives.
- Collaborating with other senior leaders to make key decisions that impact the company's future.
- Overseeing the implementation of business strategies and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Providing leadership and guidance to the executive team and the organization as a whole.
FINANCE EXECUTIVE
SENEVI PRIVATE LIMITED
Rajagiriya
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Manage all accounting transactions.
- Prepare budget forecasts.
- Publish financial statements in time.
- Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
- Ensure timely bank payments.
- Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE
SHANIKA MARINE COMPANY PVT LTD
Colombo 05
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Communicating with clients to better understand financial needs.
- Managed account documentation and maintained accurate records in the CRM system.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns targeting specific client segments.
- Provided timely customer service support to resolve any issues quickly and efficiently.
- Recording and processing all financial and accounting practices,including profit and loss reports.
- Collecting payments and updating accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Scheduling client appointments and managing important department deadlines.
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
TRENCO TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED
Colombo 09
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Recording and processing all financial and accounting practices, including profit and loss reports.
- Collecting payments and updating accounts payable and receivable records.
- Scheduling client appointments and managing important department deadlines.
- Monitors and enforces compliance with tax and financial reporting standards.
- Mediates between employees, shareholders, investors, and organization on the company's financial issues
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
COLOMBO MARITIME SERVICES PVT LTD
Colombo 02
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Managing basic office administrative tasks including filing, printing, reporting and emailing.
- Recording and processing all financial and accounting practices, including profit and loss reports.
- Working closely with accounting or financial professional to manage client's records.
- Maintaining bookkeeping and office accounting needs.
- Collecting payments and updating accounts payable and receivable records.
- Scheduling client appointments & managing important department deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
UNITED KINGDOMHigh School Diploma -
CHARTERED INSTITUE OF PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING
SRI LANKA01-2025
CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANCY - CMA - COLOMBO
JMC
COLOMBO12.2025
ADVANCE LEVEL - KEGALLE
ST.JOSEPH'S BALIKA
KEGALLE08.2015
ORDINARY LEVEL
MAHAMAYA GIRLS COLLEGE
KANDY12-2011
Skills
- MS OFFICE
- EXCEL
- POWER POINT
- OUTLOOK
- QUICKBOOK ERP SYSTEM HANDLING
- TEAM PLAYER
- ABLE TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE
- SELF MOTIVATED AND QUICK LEARNER
- GOOD COMMUNICATION
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Sinhala
Native
Native
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Hobbies and Interests
- TRAVELLING
- PAINTING
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/01/95
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Current Residence
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that above mentioned personal information is true and correct according to best of my knowledge.
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Shamali
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SHAMALI PALISKARA
(12.12.2025)
Timeline
ASSISTANT MANAGER - FINANCE
SF LOGISTICS LANKA PVT LTD
06.2025 - Current
FINANCE AND ADMIN SENIOR EXECUTIVE
LANKA TECH ENGINEERS (PVT) LTD
02.2024 - 05.2025
FINANCE EXECUTIVE
SENEVI PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2022 - 12.2023
ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE
SHANIKA MARINE COMPANY PVT LTD
06.2022 - 10.2022
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
TRENCO TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED
05.2018 - 04.2022
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
COLOMBO MARITIME SERVICES PVT LTD
08.2016 - 04.2018
Master of Science - INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
CHARTERED INSTITUE OF PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING
CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANCY - CMA - COLOMBO
JMC
ADVANCE LEVEL - KEGALLE
ST.JOSEPH'S BALIKA
ORDINARY LEVEL
MAHAMAYA GIRLS COLLEGE