Nilmini Weerasinghe
Colombo 5,Sri Lanka
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in financial reporting and budget forecasting. Skilled in general ledger management and tax preparation, contributing to improved financial performance and compliance across various projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
24 Frames (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo 5
01.2019 - Current
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for internal review.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes for various client projects.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting for upcoming projects.
- Collaborated with project managers to track expenses and manage budgets.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Senior Auditor
Ernst And Young Audit firm
Colombo
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed audit plans to assess internal controls and risk management processes.
- Led audit teams to evaluate financial statements for compliance and accuracy.
- Reviewed financial records to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and policies.
- Presented audit results to management and provided recommendations for enhancements.
- Utilized auditing software to streamline data analysis and reporting processes.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing audit results for senior management review.
- Identified potential areas of risk and communicated findings to management in a timely manner.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements, accounting systems, and internal controls to assess accuracy of financial reporting.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
Skills
- International Financial Standards (IFRS'S)
- Reporting International Standards on auditing (ISA'S)
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- General business knowledge in various industries of Audits performed
- Attention to details
- Critical thinking
- Prioritization
- Effective communication
- Proficiency in MS office packages
- Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, ORACLE, and MYOB QUICK BOOKS
Professional Qualification
➢ I am following Charted Accountancy Final Stage at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri
Lanka
➢ Completed the Certificates in Accounting and Business 1 Examination
➢ Completed the Certificates in Accounting and Business 11 Examination
➢ Completed Business Level
➢ Completed Corporate Level
➢ Completed Strategic level
➢ Completed IT 1 – Executive Information Technology
➢ Completed IT 11- Business Information Technology
➢ Completed Diploma in Information Technology with E-Commerce at ESoft Metro
campus Kandy
➢ Completed Diploma in English at ESoft Metro campus Kandy
Accomplishments
A CASE STUDY OF SRI LANKA CENTRAL INVESTMENT AND FINANCE PLC
Conducted a Final year research of Multiple causes of Corporate Failure: A Case in Sri Lanka
Participated for Undergraduate Research Symposium organized by the Department of Accountancy and Finance Wayamba University (SACFIRE 2017)
Conducted a Final year research of Multiple causes of Corporate Failure: A Case in Sri Lanka
Participated for Undergraduate Research Symposium organized by the Department of Accountancy and Finance Wayamba University (SACFIRE 2017)
REFERENCES
- MR. PRIYANTHA KALUARACHCHI, MANAGING DIRECTOR
24 Frames Private Limited
T: +94 772 923983
E: kalupk@gmail.com - MR. KASUN FERNANDO, ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Assets Group, PO Box 23107, Lusail City, Qatar
T: +974 6633 8083
E: k.fernando@assetsgroup.com
Timeline
Accountant
24 Frames (Pvt) Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Senior Auditor
Ernst And Young Audit firm
03.2016 - 07.2018