University of Gloucestershire, UK - 2023

MSc in Accounting & Finance

Calwest University, California, USA - 2023

MBA

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka - 2001

Bachelor of Commerce (Special)

Lead the entire finance function of the organization reporting directly to CEO and COO. - Member of the Executive Committee contributing to strategic business decisions. - Oversee a finance team of 27 staff across treasury, costing, regulatory reporting, receivables, and recoveries. - Manage financial planning, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and working capital. - Prepare board papers, management accounts, and monthly executive financial reports. - Lead group reporting and financial consolidations for holding company. - Manage banking relationships for imports, CAPEX, leases, and working capital facilities. - Strengthened internal controls through SOP and WOW implementation across business functions. - Drive profitability improvement initiatives and cost optimization. 2023 - Present

Senior Manager – Finance (Head of Finance / EXCO Member)

Lead the entire finance function of the organization reporting directly to CEO and COO. Member of the Executive Committee contributing to strategic business decisions. Oversee a finance team of 27 staff across treasury, costing, regulatory reporting, receivables, and recoveries. Manage financial planning, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and working capital. Prepare board papers, management accounts, and monthly executive financial reports. Lead group reporting and financial consolidations for holding company. Manage banking relationships for imports, CAPEX, leases, and working capital facilities. Strengthened internal controls through SOP and WOW implementation across business functions. Drive profitability improvement initiatives and cost optimization.

AB Mauri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (Subsidiary of ABF UK PLC) 2018 - 2023

Manager – Financial Control & Reporting

Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (Subsidiary of ABF UK PLC) Led statutory reporting, financial control, tax management, treasury, and budgetary controls. Managed group reporting packs for UK parent company. Directed IFRS reporting and implementation. Managed GHG reporting and transfer pricing compliance. Led product costing, pricing analysis, and profitability reviews. Oversaw annual audits and internal control frameworks. Key Achievements: Reduced working capital cycle by 45%. Improved profitability to 10% of revenue. Led successful IFRS implementation.

MA Services (Pvt) Ltd, Maldives 2016 - 2018

Financial Controller

Managed treasury, cash flow forecasting, foreign currency procurement, and investments. Implemented accounting systems and strengthened financial controls. Cleared overdue audits.

Rasheed Carpentry & Construction Pvt Ltd, Maldives 2013 - 2016

Cost & Management Accountant

Managed construction budgeting, cost controls, imports, audits, VAT, and taxation. Developed real-time cost tracking systems.

Best Life International (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka 2012 - 2013

Head of Finance

Managed financial operations, reconciliations, fraud detection, commission schemes, and ERP implementation.

Public Utilities Corporation, Seychelles 2009 - 2012

Accountant Revenue & Customer Service Unit Manager

Managed revenue, debtor controls, collections, treasury coordination, and government grants. Promoted within one year based on performance.

Coetivy Prawns Ltd, Seychelles 2008 - 2009

Financial Controller

Managed budgeting, financial reporting, treasury, and strategic shutdown operations.

Allamanda Resort, Seychelles 2007 - 2008

Chief Accountant

Led pre-opening finance, budgeting, funding, recruitment, and operational setup.

Rich Life Dairies Ltd, Sri Lanka 2005 - 2007

Head of Finance

Managed financial turnaround, banking, inventory control, and working capital improvement.

Sumathi Holdings, Sri Lanka 2003 - 2005

Accountant

Introduced performance reporting systems and inventory control frameworks.

Auditor General’s Department, Sri Lanka 1999 - 2002

Audit Examiner

Conducted audits, compliance reviews, and fraud investigations.

R B Fernando & Company 1997 - 1999

Audit Assistant