Education
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University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 2024 - 2026
Master of Finance
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University of Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Specialized in Accounting
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University of the West of Scotland (UK)
BA in International Business and Finance
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(CIMA - UK)
CIMA Dip MA, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
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ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), United Kingdom
ACCA Candidate
9 of 13 papers completed (Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and selected Strategic Professional modules)
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Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants
Associate Member
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Institute of Public Accountants, Australia
Associate Member
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Institute of Financial Accountants, United Kingdom
Associate Member
Experience
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Almarai Company – Saudi Arabia 2023 - 2026
Accountant
Manage end-to-end financial accounting operations for high-volume business units, including general ledger maintenance, cash management, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and accounts receivable, ensuring compliance with IFRS, SOCPA, and internal control frameworks. Prepare, review, and reconcile daily cash, cash-holding, and banking reports, maintaining 100% accuracy in cash transfers, cheque deposits, and customer advances across multiple bank accounts. Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly, improving reconciliation turnaround time by 25%. Conduct fixed asset verification and periodic cycle counts, maintain the fixed asset register, and ensure accurate depreciation and asset classification, strengthening asset governance and audit readiness. Administer petty cash operations, verify supporting documentation, and review vendor invoices in line with company policies and internal control procedures, achieving a 30% reduction in discrepancies and improved cash utilisation. Manage accounts receivable (AR) processes including invoice verification, payment allocation, credit adjustments, and customer follow-ups, reducing outstanding temporary and general credits by 80% and supporting effective credit control. Support month-end and year-end close activities through preparation of income statements, cash flow reports, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial data validation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to management. Perform continuous internal control reviews and internal audit activities, ensuring compliance with ZATCA VAT regulations, local statutory requirements, and company policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, and treasury to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making. Leverage ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft 365 to improve reporting accuracy, automate reconciliations, and strengthen financial governance.
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AMSRI Accounting & Bookkeeping Dubai, UAE 2022 - 2022
Accountant
Making entry of all payments, sales invoices & allocation of payments received from clients. Preparing and sending invoices to clients & following up for payment. Managing & overseeing the company\'s receivable\'s & payable\'s. Maintaining, recording, reconciling office petty cash requirements. Bank reconciliation of company accounts. Sundry debtors & creditors reconciliation. Preparing VAT reports and filing.
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Dispowear (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka 2020 - 2022
Assistant Accountant
Supported day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger entries, AP/AR processing, bank reconciliations, and payroll assistance. Assisted in the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements, ensuring accurate closing of books and compliance with accounting standards. Processed vendor invoices, verified supporting documentation, and ensured timely payments, maintaining strong vendor relationships and cash flow integrity. Supported internal audits and statutory compliance activities, reducing audit issues and improving documentation quality. Maintained accounting records using accounting software and Excel, ensuring data accuracy and audit readiness.
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Multi Mind Engineering (Pvt) Ltd 2019 - 2020
Accounts Executive
Managed accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, customer follow-ups, and payment allocations, reducing aged receivables by 20% within 6 months. Processed and verified vendor invoices, ensured accurate documentation, and supported timely payments, maintaining strong supplier relationships. Played a key role in payroll processing, ensuring accurate salary payments and statutory deductions in compliance with labour regulations. Automated financial document workflows, achieving a 10% reduction in manual processing errors and improved operational efficiency. Supported senior accountants in year-end closing activities, reconciliations, and audit preparation. Ensured compliance with local accounting and tax regulations, reducing audit observations by 15%.