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Lahiru  sandaruwan

Lahiru sandaruwan

Dubai

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly skilled Accountant with 7 years of experience in managing financial accounts, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Expertise in budgeting, tax preparation, and financial analysis. Adept at using accounting software and tools to streamline processes and improve financial reporting accuracy. Strong communicator with a proven ability to work collaboratively in cross- functional teams while ensuring financial integrity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Executive

Cargills Ceylon
01.2020 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in the preparation of daily, monthly and year-end financial reports, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded in the general ledger and prepared them accordance with company policies and industry standards
  • Managed accounts receivable functions, including tracking outstanding invoices, contacting clients for payment, and preparing aging reports
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring all payments are processed in a timely and accurate manner
  • Processed payroll for employees, ensuring accurate deductions and compliance with payroll tax regulations
  • Supported the external audit process, providing necessary documentation and explanations for audit inquiries.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations, preparing and submitting sales tax,VAT and corporate tax
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting process for multiple departments,providing variance analysis and recommendations for cost saving initiatives.
  • Performed bank reconcilation and credit card reconcilation, Identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly and provididng recommendations.

Junior Finance Executive

Cargills Ceylon
01.2018 - 01.2020

• Assisted senior accountants in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and schedules for month-end and year-end closing.
• Supported the accounts payable and receivable teams by processing invoices and payments and reconciling discrepancies.
• Assisted with the preparation of tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
• Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions and assisted with general ledger entries.
• Provided general administrative support, including filing, document management, and preparing financial reports for management
• Oversee inventory Accounting process, including cost analysis, valuation adjustments and reconciliation of physical counts

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Sri Lanka
01-2020

Skills

  • Accounting & Financial Reporting: Financial statements (balance Sheets, profit and loss statements, trial balances Cash flow)
  • Tax Preparation & Compliance: Tax returns, VAT, corporate tax,Personal tax, IRS regulations
  • Financial Analysis: Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis,Financial modeling, Audit, AML and KYC
  • Accounting Software: QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Xero, Microsoft Excel(advanced)
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable: Invoice processing, payment,Tracking, aging reports, reconciliation
  • Audit & Compliance: Internal auditing
  • Cost Accounting: Cost allocation, standard costing, job order Costing
  • Bank Reconciliation: Reconciliation of bank accounts, credit card
  • Accounting Software: QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Xero, Sage
  • Financial Tools: Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Financial Modeling), Power BI, MIS Reports
  • ERP Systems: SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle
  • Tax Software: , H&R Block, Sage Tax

Affiliations

Following Managerial Level of Institute of Certificate Management Accounts (CMA).

Languages

  • Sinhala (Native)
  • English (Professional)

Timeline

Finance Executive

Cargills Ceylon
01.2020 - 09.2024

Junior Finance Executive

Cargills Ceylon
01.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Lahiru sandaruwan