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Nilanga Athukorala

Nilanga Athukorala

Kahawatta

Summary

I am an energetic, ambitious person who has developed a matured and responsible approach to any task that I undertake or situation that I am presented with. As a graduate with over four years of experience in accounting. I am excellent in working with others to achieve a certain objective on time and with excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Accountant

GSK Partners
12.2022 - Current

(Resignation given and can join immediately)

  • Managed accounting and bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accurate reconciliation of balances
  • Prepared payroll efficiently and accurately
  • Liaised with staff based in the USA, handling their specific needs and inquiries
  • Managed multiple client accounts concurrently, delivering high-quality service and support
  • Proficiently utilized various software and applications, including Xero and Gusto, to streamline processes and enhance productivity

Accountant

Nexia B.P.O. (PVT) Ltd
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Handled all cash-related tasks, such as charging, collecting, demanding, and recovering the management fund, interest, and payments owed by tenants
  • Issue utility bills based on received monthly consumption data from the Managing Agent
  • Maintain and manage comprehensive and accurate financial records
  • Prepare monthly Statement of Accounts in respect of all such money collected and expended or outstanding or accruing and submit the statement together with records of the same to the Management
  • Proper maintenance of accounting records and introducing internal controls and ensuring that the revenue and expenditure, receipts and payments, and assets and liabilities of the company are accurately and properly accounted for and reflected in the monthly and annual financial statements
  • Overall responsibility for completing audits in accordance with the firm’s methodology by ensuring the quality of service
  • Overseeing the work of accounts executive

Accountant

Jack Fruit Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Oversaw all accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Prepared detailed budget forecasts to support financial planning and decision-making
  • Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes efficiently and effectively
  • Conducted reconciliations of accounts payable and receivable to maintain accurate financial records
  • Facilitated timely bank payments to vendors and suppliers, ensuring smooth cash flow management
  • Manage the VAT and Income tax activities timely manner and done the submissions effectively

Accountant

Cecil Arseculeratne & Company
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and maintained monthly accounts
  • Managed petty cash, facilitated debtor collections, and processed creditor payments
  • Recorded daily transactions accurately into the QuickBooks Accounting System

Audit Trainee

Cecil Arseculeratne & Company
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Engaged in full-scope audit and other assurance services in SMEs
  • Analysis of Business Process, Operations, Industry, and Market to obtain an understanding of Clients' business
  • Preparation and review of Draft Financial Statement
  • Examining the operating efficiencies of the organization
  • Handling multiple tasks and achieving strict deadlines when and as required

Education

G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination

Kahawatta M.M.V

G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination

Darmaloka College,Rathnapura

Completed Executive Level (Old Syllabus) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

Bachelor Of Science - Bachelor of Science in Finance

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
12.2020

Skills

  • Time management
  • Task prioritization
  • Collaboration
  • Team motivation
  • Group dynamics management
  • XERO
  • ZOHO BOOK
  • QuickBooks
  • Financial management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Accounting software
  • Problem resolution
  • Multi-tasking
  • Meeting deadlines
  • MS Office Packages

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sinhala
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/27/94
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan

References

  • Mr. K.V.S. Vitharana, Managing Partner, Cecil Arseculeratne & Co, 8/67, Siddhartha Path, Colombo, 05, Sri Lanka, sampath@cecilarseculeratne.com| +94 76 864 8866
  • Mrs. Nishanthi Mendis (ACA), Manager Audit, WB BPO Services, 62/1, Piliyandala Road, Maharagama, Sri Lanka, nmendis482@gmail.com| +94 77 114 355

Extracurricular Activities

Treasurer, Career Skills Development Society (CSDS) of USJ, 2018/19, Chief Organizer, J'Pura Employability Skills Awards Ceremony, 2019, Independent Member, Student Associations of Finance, 2019/20, Senior Prefect, 2012/13, President, School Commerce Society, 2012/13

Permanentresidence

Temple Road, Kattange, Kahawaththa, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka

Timeline

Associate Accountant

GSK Partners
12.2022 - Current

Accountant

Nexia B.P.O. (PVT) Ltd
02.2022 - 12.2022

Accountant

Jack Fruit Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2022

Accountant

Cecil Arseculeratne & Company
07.2020 - 10.2021

Audit Trainee

Cecil Arseculeratne & Company
07.2020 - 02.2021

G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination

Kahawatta M.M.V

G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination

Darmaloka College,Rathnapura

Completed Executive Level (Old Syllabus) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

Bachelor Of Science - Bachelor of Science in Finance

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Nilanga Athukorala