USMAN AZARM
Colombo
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience ,excelling in financial reporting and audit coordination. Proven track record in budgeting and forecasting, driving strategic insights for decision-making. Adept at stakeholder management and team leadership, ensuring compliance and optimizing financial performance across diverse sectors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Statutory Reporting & Finance Business Partnering
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded preparation of monthly management/statutory financial statements; ensured regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw statutory/tax compliance for multiple regions; mitigated risks and ensured adherence to local laws.
- Managed end-to-end accounting/financial reporting, including month-end close and account reconciliations.
- Key role in tax audits; managed tax packs, provisions, and account monitoring.
- Participated in regional balance sheet/cost reviews; provided insights for financial optimization.
- Developed reports for budgeting/forecasting, contributing to strategic financial planning.
Accountant
Tribe Inc
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained precise management accounts: monitored revenue recognition, recorded expenditures, timely provisions.
- Provided key financial insights for management decision-making.
- Ensured comprehensive accounting and control of company fixed assets.
- Facilitated audit functions by coordinating with internal/external auditors.
Senior Audit Executive
Hameedia Group
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Processed daily invoices, ensuring accurate revenue recognition.
- Reviewed promotions for threshold alignment and correct accounting.
- Conducted monthly stock counts and reconciled inventory with ERP.
Audit Supervisor
Deloitte Sri Lanka
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Supervised planning, execution, and finalization of financial statement audits (Finance, Manufacturing).
- Led audit planning: Risk Assessments, Analytical Reviews, Industry/Performance Analyses.
- Prepared/reviewed Management Letters on performance, controls, and reporting requirements.
- Industry Exposure: Education, Construction, Manufacturing, Trading.
Audit Associate
KPMG Sri Lanka
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Participated in planning, conducting, and finalizing financial statement audits.
- Contributed to audit planning: risk assessment, analytical reviews.
- Prepared Management Letters on performance, controls, and reporting.
- Industry Exposure: Banking & Finance, Freight Forwarding, FMCG, Construction, Logistics, Manufacturing, Trading, Hotels.
Education
Associate Chartered Accountant -
Insitute of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka
01-2024
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Audit coordination
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Decision-making
Websites
References
Available upon request.
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Sinhala, Fluent
- Tamil, Proficient
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Statutory Reporting & Finance Business Partnering
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
01.2023 - Current
Accountant
Tribe Inc
01.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Audit Executive
Hameedia Group
11.2020 - 12.2021
Audit Supervisor
Deloitte Sri Lanka
07.2019 - 11.2020
Audit Associate
KPMG Sri Lanka
07.2015 - 06.2019
Associate Chartered Accountant -
Insitute of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka
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