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KALUM PRIYANKARA

KALUM PRIYANKARA

Dubai,U.A.E

Summary

Finance professional with strong expertise in audit processes and compliance with IFRS, IAS, and GAAP standards. Proficient in ERP systems specially SAP and Sage systems, delivering data-driven insights to enhance financial statement analysis. Mastery of Excel functions combined with effective leadership practices fosters collaboration and team success. Skilled in budget forecasting and taxation strategies, targeting strategic financial management roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Accountant

Omani National Livestock Development Co.(Oman)
12.2023 - 07.2025
  • Oversee and coordinate daily accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely billing and collection of payments
    Managed the full cycle of accounts receivable operations, including invoicing, payment follow-up, and customer account maintenance, ensuring on-time collections and optimized cash inflows.
  • Liaising with internal & external auditors
    Coordinated with both internal and external audit teams, providing necessary documentation, explanations, and reconciliations to ensure smooth and timely completion of audit processes.
  • Dealing with relevant tax authorities regarding assessments and interviews
    Interacted with tax authorities for assessments, clarifications, and compliance interviews, ensuring the organization met all statutory tax obligations effectively.
  • Review aging reports and assist in the resolution of delinquent accounts
    Analyzed accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue balances, collaborated with customers and internal teams to resolve payment delays, and implemented strategies to reduce outstanding receivables.
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and variance analysis to facilitate timely decision-making
    Led month-end and year-end financial closing activities, performing account reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting to support accurate financial statements and informed management decisions.
  • Manage receivables, payables, loan repayments, and ensure timely processing of salaries and other obligations
    Oversaw the company's receivables, payables, loan schedules, and payroll processing, ensuring all financial obligations were met within set deadlines.
  • Handle complex customer accounts and high-priority collections
    Managed high-value and priority client accounts, resolving disputes, negotiating payment terms, and ensuring the collection of significant outstanding balances.
  • Handling the cash flow position of the company
    Monitored daily cash flow, forecasted liquidity needs, and implemented strategies to optimize working capital and maintain financial stability.

Accountant

Nawaloka Group (Sri Lanka)
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw and coordinated daily accounts receivable activities , including invoice generation, payment tracking, and follow-up, ensuring timely billing and prompt collections to maintain a healthy cash flow.
  • Reviewed and verified customer onboarding documentation , conducting preliminary credit assessments in collaboration with the credit control team to minimize financial risk and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Monitored accounts receivable aging reports , identified overdue accounts, and implemented targeted collection strategies, improving debt recovery rates and reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
  • Led month-end and year-end closing processes , performing reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and support timely management decision-making.
  • Managed periodic credit limit renewals and data updates in SAP , collaborating with stakeholders to assess customer performance and update master data in line with policy and review cycles.
  • Coordinated customer order unblocking, balance confirmation visits, and export transaction documentation , ensuring compliance for Letter of Credit (LC) and Cash Against Documents (CAD) transactions, and facilitating smooth order releases. in SAP.

Account Executive

Mahindra Ideal Lanka (Private) Limited
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Prepared monthly and annual financial statements , ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and timely submission to management and regulatory bodies.
  • Processed and verified supplier invoices , matching them against purchase orders and contracts to maintain accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
  • Provided management information reports , delivering key financial insights to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
  • Ensured the effectiveness of the company's internal control system , identifying process gaps and recommending improvements to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
  • Analyzed monthly accruals and prepared accounts receivable schedules , ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation of outstanding balances.

Accounts executive

LG Farm (Pvt) Ltd
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw and coordinated daily accounts receivable operations , including invoice generation, payment tracking, and follow-up activities, ensuring timely billing, prompt collections, and healthy cash flow.
  • Reviewed and verified customer onboarding documentation , conducting preliminary credit assessments with the credit control team to minimize financial risk and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Monitored and analyzed accounts receivable aging reports , identifying overdue accounts, implementing targeted collection strategies, and reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
  • Managed high-value and priority customer accounts , resolving disputes, negotiating payment terms, and accelerating collections for critical accounts.
  • Prepared monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
  • Performed monthly bank reconciliations and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and alignment between sub-ledgers and the general ledger.
  • Managed periodic credit limit renewals and SAP master data updates , assessing customer performance and ensuring compliance with internal review cycles.
  • Coordinated customer order unblocking, balance confirmation visits, and export transaction documentation for Letters of Credit (LC) and Cash Against Documents (CAD), ensuring smooth transaction flow.
  • Processed and verified supplier invoices , matching them against purchase orders and contracts to maintain accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
  • Generated and shared AR aging reports , assisting with quarterly bad debt provisioning and ensuring compliance with IFRS 9 requirements.
  • Circulated bounced cheque trackers and supported alternate recovery efforts in coordination with the legal team.
  • Liaised with internal and external auditors , providing required documentation, account analyses, and reconciliations to ensure smooth audit processes.
  • Interacted with tax authorities for assessments, clarifications, and compliance interviews, ensuring timely resolution of tax matters and adherence to statutory requirements.
  • Provided management information reports , delivering key financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Ensured the effectiveness of the company's internal control systems , identifying process gaps and recommending improvements to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
  • Managed receivables, payables, loan repayments, and payroll processing , ensuring all financial obligations were met within deadlines.
  • Handled the company's cash flow position , forecasting liquidity needs, monitoring daily balances, and implementing strategies to optimize working capital.
  • Analyzed monthly accruals and prepared accounts receivable schedules , ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation of outstanding balances.
  • Coordinated with other departments to streamline financial processes and strengthen internal controls.

Audit Associate

BR De Silva & Company
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Applying appropriate techniques of gathering audit evidence and Performing test of controls and substantive Procedures.
  • Manage inventory costing, landed cost calculations, and margin analysis in coordination with procurement and logistics teams.
  • Communicating with relevant parties and drafting audit and related reports.
  • Applying relevant Auditing Standards and related standards in performing professional duties.
  • Applying relevant Accounting Standards, provisions of the Companies Act, and any other applicable rules and regulations.
  • Applying basic ethical principles in carrying out professional duties.
  • Assisting the audit team to achieve the given targets within the given deadlines.

Education

Certified Business Accountant - Accounting

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
01.2015 - 12.2019

CMA Passed Finalist - Management Accounting

Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
01.2015 - 12.2022

Master of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
07.2024 -

Bachelor of Business Management - Accountancy (Special) Degree

University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
02.2015 - 03.2019

Skills

  • Audit processes
  • IFRS, IAS, and GAAP compliance
  • SAP and Sage systems
  • Analysis of financial statements
  • Excel functions mastery
  • Taxation strategies and reporting
  • Collaboration and team leadership
  • Effective leadership practices
  • Budget forecasting techniques
  • Data-driven insights

References

  • Sachini, Athukorala, Senior Accountant, sachiniathuk@gmail.com, +971 561186425, Al Ghurair Construction LLC,Dubai, Current Work Place: Al Ghurair Construction LLC,Dubai
  • Lasanthi, Chandramali, Chief Finance Officer, lasanthi@packages.lk, +94 779134321, Packages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka, Current Work Place: Packages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • ICASL seminars and webinars
  • Soft skills workshops
  • Up to date knowledge on tax amendments
  • Regular training with regards to IFRS and IASs.

IT LITERACY

  • Proficient in multiple accounting systems, with advanced expertise in SAP for financial reporting, reconciliation, and process automation, along with experience in Tally, MYOB, ZOHO, Sage50, QuickBooks, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • Completed Information Technology courses conducted by the University of Kelaniya.
  • Ability to work in Microsoft Office Application packages & ability to handle statistical packages E-views (8) & SPSS.

Timeline

Master of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

University of Colombo
07.2024 -

Senior Accountant

Omani National Livestock Development Co.(Oman)
12.2023 - 07.2025

Accountant

Nawaloka Group (Sri Lanka)
02.2023 - 12.2023

Account Executive

Mahindra Ideal Lanka (Private) Limited
09.2021 - 01.2023

Accounts executive

LG Farm (Pvt) Ltd
12.2019 - 08.2021

Audit Associate

BR De Silva & Company
10.2017 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Business Management - Accountancy (Special) Degree

University of Kelaniya
02.2015 - 03.2019

Certified Business Accountant - Accounting

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
01.2015 - 12.2019

CMA Passed Finalist - Management Accounting

Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka
01.2015 - 12.2022

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