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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 networking

Financial Statement Analysis

Tax Law Familiarity

Project Management Experience

Financial Controls

Fixed Assets Management

Forecasting

Financial Management

Cash Flow Analysis

General Ledger Accounting

Debt Management

Budget Preparation

Financial Reporting

International Accounting Standards

Cloud Accounting

Client Representation

Software

Microsoft Office

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
Raheethan RagavathasanChartered Accountant