Seasoned finance professional with a proven track record at Anantara Kalutara Resort, adept in SAP and QB software, and excelling in leadership and meticulous attention to detail. Spearheaded monthly management accounts and financial strategies, enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, ensuring collaborative team success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Complex Assistant Finance Controller
Anantara Kalutara Resort and Avani Kalutara Resort
Katukurunda, Kalutara, Sri Lanka.
12.2022 - Current
Company Overview: Five Stars Hotel (owned by Minor International PCL).
Preparation, reviewing, and submission of monthly management accounts to the corporate office (on the 3rd of each month).
Providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, and submitting an executive summary each month before the 7th.
Conducting P&L meeting presentations to the general manager and all the department heads.
Prepare the forecast P&L for every next three months (quarterly review meeting).
Involve and prepare the annual budget for the corporate office.
Reviewing outside contract agreements, property insurance policies, and tax updates on a monthly basis.
Preparation and reviewing the LSOP and internal control systems for the hotel operations.
Preparation of cash flow forecasting on a daily and monthly basis.
Reviewing and approving the bank payments, income audit pack, and petty cash.
Reviewing and approving VAT, SSCL, TDL, Stamp Duty, and Ala-carte Tax schedules, filling and submitting Returns.
Conducting a learning session (USALI accounting standards, taxes, LSOPs, and hotel policies) for the finance team and the relevant departments.
Accountant
Anantara Kalutara Resort
Katukurunda, Kalutara, Sri Lanka.
01.2022 - 11.2022
Company Overview: Five Stars Hotel (owned by Minor Group International).
Preparation of monthly management accounts for the corporate office.
Providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data
Organizes office functions daily, and oversees the daily operations of the finance office.
Preparation of financial statements for annual audit purposes, facing audit inquiries, and providing supporting schedules.
Preparation of VAT, SSCL, TDL, Stamp Duty, and Ala-carte Tax schedules, filled and submitted Returns.
(Schedule update into the Inland Revenue Department, Sri Lanka RAMICs System, and Sri Lanka Tourist Board.)
Involving annual budget preparations with the finance controller.
Handing other accounting functions (SAP system, Check-SCM system, and Opera system).
Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
Accountant
Anantara Kalutara Resort
Katukurunda, Kalutara, Sri Lanka.
08.2019 - 12.2021
Company Overview: Five Stars Hotel (owned by Minor Group International).
Preparation, balance sheet reconciliation.
Providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data
Organizes office functions daily, and oversees the daily operations of the finance office.
Preparation of financial statements for annual audit purposes, facing audit inquiries, and providing supporting schedules.
Preparation of VAT, SSCL, TDL, Stamp Duty, and Ala-carte Tax schedules, filled and submitted Returns.
(Schedule update into the Inland Revenue Department, Sri Lanka RAMICs System, and Sri Lanka Tourist Board.)
Involving annual budget preparations with the finance controller.
Handing other accounting functions (SAP system, Check-SCM system, and Opera system).
Accountant
JSF Corporation (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo 04
07.2017 - 07.2019
Company Overview: Sakura Solar.
Preparation of budgeted cash flow every month.
Preparation of Profit and Loss Sheet, Balance Sheet, and Other Management Requirement Reports.
Preparation of VAT and WHT schedules, and filled returns (Schedule update in the IRD system).
Check the petty cash, check payments, TT, and LC payment documents.
Check and prepare invoices and supporting documents.
Check the salaries, EPF, ETF, payee, and stamp duty on a monthly basis.
Accounting software is QB.
Accountant
Serene Pavilions (Pvt) Ltd
Wadduwa
11.2016 - 07.2017
Company Overview: Luxury Boutique Hotel (Under the Supervision of Chart Financial Consultants (Pvt) Ltd – Accountant Hiring Company).
Checked the Night Audit Report with relevant documents.
Checked the Daily Collection Sheet.
Preparation of Daily Flash Income Sheet and Daily Bank Reconciliation.
Checked and posted good received notes, purchase orders, store request notes, sub-store, and subrequest notes into the system.
Checked the petty cash payment vouchers and check payment vouchers.
Preparation of Budgeted Cash Flow.
Preparation of Profit and Loss Sheet, Balance Sheet, and Other Management Requirement Reports.
Checked the salaries, service charge, and breakages.
Preparation of VAT, NBT, TDL, PAYE, Stamp Duty, and Pradeshiya Saba Tax Schedule on a Monthly Basis.
Checked Monthly Stock Sheet.
Accounting software is an ITES system (POS, PMS, Finance, and Inventory).
Accountant
Season Restaurant
Colombo 03
01.2015 - 11.2016
Company Overview: Under the supervision of Chart Financial Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, an accountant hiring company.
checked the KOT and BOT with the sales invoices.
Preparation of Daily Income Sheet and Daily Bank Reconciliation.
Handling Petty Cash Float.
Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts and Requirement Reports.
Preparation of VAT, NBT, and TDL tax schedule monthly.
The accounting software is QuickBooks.
Student Accountant
Ranwatta & Co
Colombo 03
09.2013 - 01.2015
Company Overview: Chartered Accountants – Audit Firm.
Conducting and Finalizing the Audits: Hotels, and Restaurants
Construction
Manufacturing and Processing.
Travel Agency, Transport, Logistics, and Service.
Plantation and nonprofit organizations.
Banking and Financial Services.
Local and International Trading.
Accounts Assistant
Tripna Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo 04
01.2013 - 08.2013
Preparation of Management Accounts on a Monthly Basis.
Handing Petty Cash and Main Cash Float.
Handing Creditors and Debtors.
Preparation of Management Requirement Reports.
Accounting Software, QB.
Audit Trainee
RJ Associates
Colombo 04
10.2011 - 11.2012
Company Overview: Chartered Accountants – Audit Firm
Hotels and restaurants.
Construction
Travel Agency, Transport, Logistics, and Service.
Company Secretarial Works.
Accounting Software: QB and Tally.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - With Second Upper Class
THE IIC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY IN CAMBODIA
06-2024
CPM - MEMBERSHIP NO.- ACPM02160
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS O
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
03-2021
Member of Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka - MEMBERSHIP NO.-M11805
ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS OF SRI LANKA
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
03-2018
Completed CAB-I And II Exam -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Skills
Strong interpersonal & communication skills
MS Office Suite
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Problem-solving
Leadership
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Handling SAP
QB
Tally
Check SCM accounting software
Experience with the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry standards (USALI)
References
Mr. B.Anparasu, Area Director of Finance, PH Resort Anantara Tangalle, Tangalle, Southern, Sri Lanka, +9476-207-7556
Mr. Jude Silva, Hotel Manager, Avani Kalutara Resort, Katukurunda, Kalutara, Sri Lanka, +9477-299-1856
Hobbies and Interests
Theater
Environmental conservation
Art
Travel
Mobile Numbers
+94775127210
+94748802763
Personal Information
NIC Number: 911111128V
Date of Birth: 04/20/91
Gender: Male
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Christian
Timeline
Complex Assistant Finance Controller
Anantara Kalutara Resort and Avani Kalutara Resort
12.2022 - Current
Accountant
Anantara Kalutara Resort
01.2022 - 11.2022
Accountant
Anantara Kalutara Resort
08.2019 - 12.2021
Accountant
JSF Corporation (Pvt) Ltd
07.2017 - 07.2019
Accountant
Serene Pavilions (Pvt) Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2017
Accountant
Season Restaurant
01.2015 - 11.2016
Student Accountant
Ranwatta & Co
09.2013 - 01.2015
Accounts Assistant
Tripna Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2013
Audit Trainee
RJ Associates
10.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - With Second Upper Class
THE IIC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY IN CAMBODIA
CPM - MEMBERSHIP NO.- ACPM02160
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS O
Member of Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka - MEMBERSHIP NO.-M11805
ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS OF SRI LANKA
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