Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Awards and Accomplisment
Personal information
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Shevindra Fernando

Shevindra Fernando

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Summary

As a meticulous compliance officer, I am dedicated to elevating policies and procedures across diverse business domains. Driven and proactive, I bring a quality-focused approach to my work. With 14 years of expertise across the logistics division, I demonstrate strong organizational skills and reliability, managing multiple priorities with a positive outlook. Eager to take on additional responsibilities to contribute to team objectives, I am actively seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges, allowing me to apply my effective interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Registration and Compliance Office

M H Alshaya Group
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Overseeing the processing of shipment certificates for the KSA, Egypt, and Kuwait markets.
  • Managing the end-to-end handling of 500 pallets daily and ensuring certification compliance across supply markets.
  • Expertise in compliance policies, ensuring ongoing adherence in relevant markets.
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, notifying partners and suppliers as needed.
  • Proficient in reviewing export documents and managing trackers.
  • Optimizing costs during KSA Saber registrations at the shipment level.
  • In-depth knowledge of certifying for Saudi Food & Drug Authority.
  • Compiling and sharing regular reports (daily or weekly) to enhance business visibility.

Finance Officer

M H Alshaya Group
05.2017 - 06.2022

Finance and Procurement

  • Effectively oversaw the processing of 500 monthly payable invoices through SAP applications, ensuring 100% smooth and efficient workflow.
  • Generate monthly purchase orders (LPOs) for consumables and coordinate with suppliers.
  • Create tender documents and supplier bid lists to secure competitive quotations, ensuring robust support for finance audits.
  • Ensure company compliance with regulations, laws, and company policies in purchasing activities.
  • Follow up on payments with the central finance department.
  • Periodically manage accruals for finance
  • Create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the finance process and conduct training sessions for managers responsible for PO approvals to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the finance procedures.

Administrator - Business Operations

M H Alshaya Group
08.2010 - 05.2017
  • Collaborative Teamwork: Work as a team player to support the office manager.
  • Administrative Duties: Manage day-to-day tasks such as staff attendance, leaves, and overtime using the HRSSI application. Additionally, oversee performance appraisals and maintain related records.
  • KPI Management: Implement and upkeep a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracker.
  • New Employee Onboarding: Conduct induction sessions for new joiners.
  • Monitoring Staff Movements: Track and document staff movements, shifts, or transfers.
  • Document Creation and Modification: Utilize Microsoft Office for creating and modifying documents.
  • Social Media Involvement: Participate in the implementation of social media initiatives.
  • Document Organization: Keep the Box file updated with all relevant documents.
  • HR Record Maintenance: Handle visa renewals, registrations, and terminations, including final attendance and clearance.

Graphic Artist and Trainer

YO CREATIONS
07.2009 - 07.2010
  • Collaborated with clients to create visually appealing designs for print and digital media, meeting project deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior graphic artists, cultivating a collaborative work environment while enhancing individual skills.
  • Served as a trainer in YO Creation.

Administrative Executive

Sterling Automobile PVT Limited
01.2008 - 06.2009
  • Welcome and assist clients and visitors upon their arrival at the office.
  • Type documents and distribute memos as needed.
  • Supervise and assign tasks to office juniors.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing calls, handle correspondence, and maintain filing systems.
  • Perform faxing, printing, photocopying, filing, and scanning tasks.
  • Coordinate business travel, itineraries, and accommodation for managers.
  • Monitor inventory, manage office stock, and order supplies as required.
  • Update and maintain records of staff holidays, absences, and training.
  • Take charge of purchase orders.
  • Generate and track purchase orders and invoices.

Business Office Coordinator

David Peiris Automobile Company
06.2002 - 01.2008
  • Arranging cargo for the import of cars and trishaws. Managing the entire document control system for receiving items using a computer-based system.
  • Transporting cars to showrooms.
  • Handling all logistical paperwork for vehicle spare parts.

Education

GED -

Department of Eduction
Colombo, SriLanka

Diploma in Graphic Designing -

JMC School of Computers,
Colombo, SriLanka

Diploma in Multimedia -

Wijeya Graphic
Colombo, SriLanka

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Process Improvement
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Controls Tests
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Data Verification
  • Operations Management
  • Adaptable
  • Training and Development

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Blue Pin and certificate in January 2023 via Alshaya platform for exceptional support in moving 3000 pallets to the Egyptian market.
  • Recognized as a cricket player for the school team in both Under-13 and Under-19 categories.
  • Secured second place in the Inter-House Freestyle 50m Swimming Tournament

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Awards and Accomplisment

  • Awarded Blue Pin and certificate in January 2023 via Alshaya platform for exceptional support in moving 3000 pallets to the Egyptian market.
  • Recognized as a cricket player for the school team in both Under-13 and Under-19 categories.
  • Secured second place in the Inter-House Freestyle 50m Swimming Tournament

Personal information

  • Date of Birth: 11 January 1983
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Marital Status: Single

Hobbies

Cricket and Swimming

Timeline

Product Registration and Compliance Office

M H Alshaya Group
06.2022 - 01.2024

Finance Officer

M H Alshaya Group
05.2017 - 06.2022

Administrator - Business Operations

M H Alshaya Group
08.2010 - 05.2017

Graphic Artist and Trainer

YO CREATIONS
07.2009 - 07.2010

Administrative Executive

Sterling Automobile PVT Limited
01.2008 - 06.2009

Business Office Coordinator

David Peiris Automobile Company
06.2002 - 01.2008

GED -

Department of Eduction

Diploma in Graphic Designing -

JMC School of Computers,

Diploma in Multimedia -

Wijeya Graphic
Shevindra Fernando