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Raheethan Ragavathasan
Chartered Accountant
Colombo
Summary
A qualified ACCA member with an academic foundation in accounting and finance, a dynamic leader with over 6 years of experience and a robust background in audit garnered from a distinguished 2.5-year tenure at KPMG. Possessing over 4 years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end accounting and finance processes within corporate settings. Recognized for adeptly steering and supervising comprehensive IT infrastructure, and successfully implementing ISO 27001 data security protocols to optimize operational integrity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Head of Finance and Data System
Planlogic Australia Pty Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw the day-to-day financial activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
- Established financial policies and procedures; managed financial reporting and monitoring compliance
- Collaborated with the broader leadership team to develop and execute financial strategies that align with business objectives
- Reported directly to the Board of Directors with full strategic planning, operating, legal, sales, and P&L oversight
- Grew YOY sales growth by 150% by leveraging financial analysis and reporting tools to CEO and Sales leadership.
Finance Manager
Planlogic Australia Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Produce accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide management with relevant financial information
- Prepare and manage annual budgets, monitor financial performance against forecasts, and provide insights for decision-making for three companies in India, Srilanka, and Australia
- Responsible owner for handling the bookkeeping and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and represented management on the Audit Committee (Australia, Sri Lanka, and India) to ensure compliance
- Responsible for running the payroll in all three countries adhering to local labor policies and income taxation.
Assitant Manager Finance
Planlogic Australia Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
Financial Analyst
Planlogic Australia Pty Ltd
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
- Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variances and capitalize on industry trends.
- Evaluated financial performance of investments, acquisitions and other business opportunities to provide strategic recommendations.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Created financial strategies to optimize portfolio performance and reduce risk.
External Auditor
KPMG
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Allocated auditing work to junior and staff auditors to cover demand.
- Triaged and troubleshot functional business inquiries submitted to audit team.
- Recommended strategies for improving compliance and success of internal controls.
- Assessed company controls and potential risks against benchmarks.
- Developed presentations of audit findings for company leadership.
- Verified accuracy, compliance and completeness of team auditing work.
- Liaised between clients and internal audit staff to address concerns with procedures, scheduling or results.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Education
ACCA - Member -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
06.2017 - 05.2019
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance - Accounting And Finance
University of Greenwich
London, United Kingdom 09.2011 - 05.2014
Skills
IT and networkingundefined
Software
Cloud Accounting
Projectment Management Softwares
Timeline
Head of Finance and Data System
Planlogic Australia Pty Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Finance Manager
Planlogic Australia Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2022
Assitant Manager Finance
Planlogic Australia Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
Financial Analyst
Planlogic Australia Pty Ltd
06.2019 - 12.2020
ACCA - Member -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
06.2017 - 05.2019
External Auditor
KPMG
12.2016 - 04.2019
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance - Accounting And Finance
University of Greenwich
09.2011 - 05.2014
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