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AccountManager
Jayantha Sisira Kumara

Jayantha Sisira Kumara

Dubai

Summary

Highly accomplished Finance Specialist with over 15 + years of experience in managing accounting & finance processes, from analysis to delivery. Possess expertise in utilizing SAP, ERP, Oracle, and Microsoft Excel to streamline financial operations and drive accurate reporting. Committed to stretching the boundaries of accounting and finance storytelling to enhance business outputs, promote stability, and foster sustainable growth. Seeking a challenging role as a Senior Accountant to leverage extensive knowledge and skills in contributing to organizational success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

THE CONCIERGE BOX L L C
03.2024 - Current
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • WPS salary preparation
  • Payment link preparation for customers and suppliers through the digital banking portal
  • Quarterly VAT calculation and return filing and corporate tax handling
  • Handled month-end and year-end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
  • Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Contributed significantly towards cost-saving initiatives through meticulous analysis of expenses patterns and identification of areas ripe for optimization.

Senior Accountant

DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER (DWTC)
08.2021 - 03.2024

• Preparation, reviewing & finalization of monthly & annual budget.

• Preparation & reviewing weekly, monthly and yearly P&L, balance sheet and cash flows.

• Monthly, and quarterly VAT calculation, return filling, and annual CT calculation and tax planning.

• Preparation & reviewing yearly internal and external audits • Preparation, reviewing & finalization of monthly & annual budget.

• Preparation & reviewing weekly, monthly and yearly P&L, balance sheet and cash flows.

• Monthly, and quarterly VAT calculation, return filling, and annual CT calculation and tax planning.

• Preparation & reviewing yearly internal and external audits with the finance team.

• Functioning transactions with online payment platforms and systems.

• Attending sales meetings, debtor and creditors meetings.

• Debtors and creditors handling & analysis.

• Details cost analysis, variance analysis, and understanding of cost behavior and challenges to reduce the cost.

• Payments handling and authorization/validation of PR, PO.

• Reviewing supplier contracts and finalizing the agreement with procurement.

• Involving KPI calculation, price negotiations, pricing, and bargaining with the finance team.

• Functioning transactions with online payment platforms and systems.

• Attending sales meetings, debtor and creditors meetings.

• Debtors and creditors handling & analysis.

• Details cost analysis, variance analysis, and understanding of cost behavior and challenges to reduce the cost.

• Payments handling and authorization/validation of PR, PO.

• Reviewing supplier contracts and finalizing the agreement with procurement.

• Involving KPI calculation, price negotiations, pricing, and bargaining.

Senior Accountant

JSK ASSOCIATES (PVT) LTD
04.2015 - 05.2021

• Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.

• Prepared bank reconciliations and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.

• Prepared Monthly, and annual budget and variance calculation

• Calculation of VAT, CT, STAMP DUTY, NBT, PAYE, ESC & arrange the payment before due dates and return filing.

• Tracked payroll, administration work, and business-related work.

• Attending the monthly stock-taking & matching the system balance with the physical count.

• Advisory to the client regarding business setup, business plan, and monitoring of the business.

• Prepared bank reconciliations and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.

• Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.

• Daily maintained debtors and creditors

• Managed cash flow with bankers

• Maintained 8 Assistant accountants and 20 Assistants under my supervision.

Senior Accountant

SHIFT SOLUTIONS (PVT) LTD
03.2012 - 04.2015

· Examined financial statements to review the company's financial performance.

· Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.

· Tracked employee payroll processes to verify timely reporting and avoid late fees.

· Calculation of VAT, STAMP DUTY, NBT, PAYE, ESC & arrange the payment before due dates.

· Prepared bank reconciliations and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.

· Calculated and prepared cheques for utilities, taxes, and other payments.

· Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.

Senior Accountant

SKILLS ADVERTISING & MARKETING (PVT) LTD
02.2008 - 03.2012

· Assist senior accountant to prepare monthly, quarterly, yearly financial statements.

· Calculation of VAT, STAMP DUTY, NBT, PAYE, ESC & arrange the payment before due dates.

· Calculation of employee monthly service charge & submit to the HR Department.

· Running the night audit process on daily basis. Checked related supporting documents.

· Attending the monthly stock taking & matching the system balance with physical count.

· Prepare the management reports if necessary.

Audit Trainee/Supervisor

UDAYASRI KARIYAWASAM & CO
01.2006 - 12.2008

· Managed Vouch and verified Income, expenses, Assets and liabilities □

· Handled Income tax , VAT calculation and Return filling □

· Bank reconciliation, customer reconciliation and data entry with the use quick book accounting package and finalized accounts with partners. Suppliers □

· Handled more than 100 clients with their bookkeeping work and finalization of the accounts

· Assist to company secretary's work

· Data entering, payment voucher preparation, invoice preparation and data collection

· Preparation of Trial balance, Profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and cash flows over 100 clients

· Budget preparation and finalization with the partner

· Income tax calculation and finalization with the partner

· VAT,NBT,ESC, and income tax calculation, finalization and return filing

· Final accounts preparation and printing

Education

MAAT - Accounting

Association of Accounting Technicians
Sri Lanka
04.2009

Bachelor of Science - Management Science

University of Sri Jayewardanepura
Sri Lanka
06.2006

Chartered Intermediate - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka,
Sri Lanka
01.2006

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Ability to Work as Team

Leadership Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Computer Skills

Effective Time Management

Quick Book Accounting Software

XERO Accounting Software

ZOHO Accounting Software

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Sinhala
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Accountant

THE CONCIERGE BOX L L C
03.2024 - Current

Senior Accountant

DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER (DWTC)
08.2021 - 03.2024

Senior Accountant

JSK ASSOCIATES (PVT) LTD
04.2015 - 05.2021

Senior Accountant

SHIFT SOLUTIONS (PVT) LTD
03.2012 - 04.2015

Senior Accountant

SKILLS ADVERTISING & MARKETING (PVT) LTD
02.2008 - 03.2012

Audit Trainee/Supervisor

UDAYASRI KARIYAWASAM & CO
01.2006 - 12.2008

MAAT - Accounting

Association of Accounting Technicians

Bachelor of Science - Management Science

University of Sri Jayewardanepura

Chartered Intermediate - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka,
Jayantha Sisira Kumara