Thushan Lakmina Jayawickrama
Abu Dhabi,AZ
Summary
Experienced Accountant with a demonstrated history of working in diverse industries including Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Apparel & Footwear, Healthcare and Hospitality. Skilled in financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and working capital management. Proficient in financial modeling and project financing. Adept at overseeing payroll, supply chain, and inventory management processes. Strong expertise in liaising with banks for facilities and treasury management. Seeking to leverage a solid background in finance and accounting to contribute effectively to a dynamic organization's success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
UNF Group
06.2024 - Current
- Handling day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Preparing and filling VAT Returns in accordance with UAE VAT law.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Accurate and timely payroll processing through WPS and making provisions for EOSG.
- Managing cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Developed and maintaining strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
- Improved budget forecasting accuracy with detailed variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures.
- Maintaining Fixed Assets Registry and recording monthly depreciation to provide a comprehensive financial overview of organization.
- Divisional performance evaluation stipulating required suggestions for under performing divisions.
Accountant
ADK Company Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 03.2024
- Accurately performed daily cash functions, including A/P and A/R tracking, expense management and various reconciliations
- Generated monthly, quarterly financial reports to detail company revenues and expenses
- Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines
- Prepared monthly tax returns (GST & WHT) and reviewed submitted documentation with Tax Advisors
- Completed scheduled audits to uncover and resolve financial discrepancies or budget overages
- Drafted periodic profit and loss reports to analyze trends and project future changes
- Identified and implemented process changes to improve reporting time and quality
- Communicated with internal and external auditors to coordinate scheduled audits and compliance reviews
- Reconciled bank accounts and credit card statements to address financial expenditures
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books
- Established procedures and controls to keep staff in compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and budget targets
- Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation
Accountant cum Administration Officer
Helanka Group
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Posted accounts receivable payments made by cash, cheque or credit card payments
- Drafted periodic profit and loss reports to analyze financial performance of revenue centers
- Calculated, prepared and filed taxes
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and control accounts
- Coordinated weekly meetings and appointments for office staff
- Acted as the first point of contact for all external communications and disseminated all pertinent information to appropriate persons
- Raised purchase orders, liaising with suppliers to keep all orders delivered on time and in full
- Managed smooth HR process for new starters, setting up on systems and issuing contracts to make easy transition into company
- Assisted with monthly office stock levels, conducting physical counts and reconciling with stock management system
Finance Trainee
Star Garments Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Supported finance teams with accounts payable and accounts receivable duties, improving financial knowledge
- Assisted with VAT preparation and submissions, supporting senior staff
- Managed reconciliations and corrected entries to provide accurate reports
- Assisted with external audit work and dealt directly with auditors, compiling account reports
- Updated maintenance of fixed asset registers, updated records
- Prepared Revenue, Cost and Profit Projections for monthly meetings
- Assisted on evaluation of closing inventory with the breakdown of Raw materials, WIP and Finished goods
- Opened and maintained LCs through HSBC portal
- Collaborated with the merchandising department to manage and process reimbursement claims associated with suppliers
Trainee Banking Assistant
People's Bank PLC
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Prepared bank application forms and managed all documents for new accounts openings with outstanding attention to detail and confidentiality
- Offered every customer exceptional service levels by remaining friendly and professional during every transaction
- Followed up and processed requests for credit cards, new accounts and account deposits
- Provided assistance to customers regarding their pawning needs
Education
Management Accounting - UK
Charted Institute of Management Accountants
Financial Accounting - Sri Lanka
Institute of Charted Accountants
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Sri Jayawardanepura
Gangodawila, Sri Lanka01.2014
Skills
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
- Tax return filing
- Account/Bank reconciliation
- Finance management
- Payroll processing
- MS Office Suite
- VAT returns
- Financial reporting (IFRS)
- Management accounting
- Risk management
- Administrative support
- Month-end processes
- Process optimization
- Team Leadership & Motivation
- Inventory management
Accomplishments
- Acknowledged for sportsmanship in the Cricket tournament.
- Awarded for musical talents in the school orchestra.
- Received honors for achievements in school sports events.
- Recognized for leadership and participation in ABA.
Languages
Sinhala
English
Hindi
Timeline
Accountant
UNF Group
06.2024 - Current
Accountant
ADK Company Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 03.2024
Accountant cum Administration Officer
Helanka Group
12.2015 - 12.2016
Finance Trainee
Star Garments Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 11.2015
Trainee Banking Assistant
People's Bank PLC
10.2008 - 06.2009
Financial Accounting - Sri Lanka
Institute of Charted Accountants
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Sri Jayawardanepura
Management Accounting - UK
Charted Institute of Management Accountants
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