I can ensure myself as a hardworking individual who has the potential to achieve professional excellence in the field of Assistant DOF. While engaging in challenging, creative and diverse projects as a well-balanced individual. I like to utilize my skills to achieve organizational goals and gain a valuable industrial experience.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre
Assistant Director of Finance
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
Day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office and primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre
Accounting Manager
01.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.
Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre
Assistant Accounting Manager
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
Analyzes financial information and prepares financial reports for the identification or maintenance of liabilities, tax liability, asset, or other financial activity records.
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre
Accounts Supervisor
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
Checks monthly bank reconciliations, prepares reports at different times of the year and provides information and assistance to auditors.
La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk Dubai
Accounts Payable
01.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
Providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the organization.
Complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk Dubai
Income Auditor
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
Auditing of all charges and postings and verify proper procedure is followed for all hotel/outlet revenue postings, correcting work as required (revenue and statistical).
Managed all house accounts.
Reviewed data, reports and other information for accuracy and ensures that all issues.
Analyzing Income statements on a monthly basis and report any variances to the concerned department heads.
Assist with financial and tax audits.
Assist with preparing tax returns and corporate reporting requirements.
Marriott executive Apartments & Residence Inn by Marriott
General Cashier & Paymaster
01.2013 - 01.2016
Job overview
Banking function and administering the General Cashier fund in a timely and efficient manner as well as for processing the monthly payroll of all Colleagues and maintaining updated payroll records of each Colleague.
Catamaran Beach Hotel
Negombo
Receptionist (Guest Service Agent)
01.2012 - 01.2013
Education
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE CHILAW
G.C.E (O/L)
01.2011
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE CHILAW
Higher secondary level from G.C.E (A/L)
01.2013
BRITISH COUNCIL
Young Learners English Test (MOVERS)
01.2008
JOHN PAUL II CENTRE
Archdiocesan English Language Teaching Program (A.E.L.T) from Information Technology
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC.
Hospitality Management from Essential Skills for Supervisors & Managers
12.2019
BRENTWOOD OPEN LEARNING COLLEGE
International Hotel Management Course
04.2023
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
Finance and Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF ARDEN
Master of Business Administration - General (MBA)
08.2025
University Overview
Ongoing
Skills
Team Oriented
Time Management
Decision Making
Leadership
Accomplishments
Recognition Certificate for completion of 5 years with Marriott International
Recognition Certificate for completion of 10 years with Marriott International
Recognition Certificate & Award for 5 Star Leader of The Year 2022 with The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre Hotel & Residences
Extra-Curricular Activities
Member of Western Band, St Mary's College, Chilaw, 2009-2011 Member of School Prefect, St Mary's College, Chilaw, Sri Lanka
Language Expertise
Full Professional Proficiency, Full Professional Proficiency
Non Related Referees
Mr. Fahed Darwish, Director of Finance, The Ritz-Carlton DIFC
Mr. Youssef Mohamed, Assistant Director of Finance, The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, Mohamed.Youssef@ritzcarlton.com, +971-521395652
Mr. Asif Ahmed, Director of Finance, Marriott International, Asif.ahmed@marriott.com, +971-564162649
Ms. May Zunoo, Director of HR, The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, May.ZunOo@ritzcarlton.com, +971-552658611
Systems Proficiency
Microsoft Office
Opera hotels (FO System) user
F&B Point of sales Micros (user & support for IT manager)
Sun system Back office system (With mapping with the FO systems)
FCT Win suite 99 Report plus Call account Systems user
Fax and copier machines
HRB & OASYS Payroll System
Spa Soft - Springer-Miller Systems
Book4Time Spa System
Birchstreet (Material Control System)
People Soft (ORACLE)
Personal Number
19940816-XXXX
Personal Information
ID Type: Personal Number
ID Number: 19940816-XXXX
Date of Birth: 1994-08-16
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Marital Status: Married
Training
Fire Fighting Training
First Aid Training
GSS (Guest voice) & Problem experience
Opera CBT training
Micros POS Installation
Marriott in the beginning training
Marriott Topps Training
Purchasing Department & Cost Control Training
Timeline
Assistant Director of Finance
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre
01.2024 - Current
Accounting Manager
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre
01.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Accounting Manager
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre
01.2021 - 01.2022
Accounts Supervisor
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre
Director of Sales, Leisure at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial CenterDirector of Sales, Leisure at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Center