Achini Udara Email & Phone Number

Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka

About GRI:GRI is a leading producer of high-grade specialty tires, built sustainably using pure natural rubber in Sri Lanka. Established in 2002, GRI specializes in material handling solid tires, radial agriculture tires, and construction tires. With offices and operations in nine countries, including the United States, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Spain, the Baltics, and Australia, GRI has a business presence in more than 50 countries worldwide. GRI is dedicated to sustainability and environmental protection across its global operations.Key Responsibilities:Financial Statements: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.Consolidated Accounts: Compile consolidated accounts for the group on a monthly basis, providing a comprehensive financial overview.Audit Liaison: Work closely with auditors to ensure the timely completion of the annual audit, maintaining transparent and thorough documentation.Financial Discipline: Maintain strict financial discipline in general ledger procedures, adhering to standard operating procedures.Tax Planning and Compliance: Prepare tax computations and oversee overall tax planning and compliance, ensuring adherence to local and international tax regulations.About Me:I am a highly motivated and driven individual with a deep passion for legal excellence and the perseverance to achieve results. My role at GRI allows me to contribute to the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental protection while ensuring robust financial management and compliance.

Sri Lanka

• Ensure all corporate tax compliance requirements are met on monthly quarterlyand annually basis• Developing solutions for potential tax issues• Handle Tax Appeal process with Department of Inland Revenue• Manage and coordinate regular external audits to ensure effective tax compliancewith statutory financial reporting requirements

Sri Lanka

• Develop and maintain regularly reporting packages, including monthly/quarterlyforecast plans• Initiate cost saving projects with sales team to reduce discount budget• Analyze key accounts P&Ls for better price negotiations• Providing accurate and timely financial analysis of key commercial initiatives• Providing financial analysis on discounts and DFR expenses including costeffectiveness• Support monthly management accounts and the board reporting packs

Sri Lanka

• Lead a team of 6 senior accountants in day-to-day general accounting operations(Reviewed accounting activities for variety of functional areas including but notlimited to AP, fixed assets, inventory, and accruals)• Supervise period-end close and the financial reporting processes. (Preparation ofaudited financial statements, account reconciliations, journal vouchers, MIS reports).• Managed statutory audits and compliance audits with “Zero” risk observations oraudit findings.• Prepared annual business plan for Finance function following “Zero Based” approach• Managed treasury functions including rate negotiations with financial institute• Utilized funds via accurate forecast of cashflow requirements on daily basis• Developed internal financial policies and ensure 100% compliance• Be in charge of fixed assets and inventory functions

Biyagama, Sri Lanka

• Responsible for financial accounting functions of the company, including preparation of monthly accounts.• Treasury management.• Monitoring and handling company direct and indirect Taxes.• Appealing against tax assessment & maintaining relationship with Inland Revenue Department.• Monitoring inter company accounts, payables, receivables and confirmations.• SAP FI module coordinator.

Biyagama, Sri Lanka

• Monitoring and handling company direct and indirect taxes.• Appealing against tax assessment & maintaining relationship with Inland Revenue Department.• Conduct monthly reconciliation review.• Responsible for preparation of Annual Report.• Complete month end and yearend general ledger account closing within the reporting deadlines.• Engage in implementing monthly & yearly budgetary controls, including investigating the reasons for the variance.• Monitor accounts payable including authorizing cheque payments, invoice verification and supplier due date analysis review.• Monitor monthly & annual inventory counting.• Overlook bank reconciliations.• Handling financial accounts of Beverage Association of Sri Lanka.• Maintain green rating in internal audits of taxation & general ledger areas from 2009 to 2013.• Preparing & analyzing Competitor accounts.• Acting as a SAP back up module coordinator.• Implement SAP straight to bank online banking implementation.• Coordinating preparation of Audit Committee Report.

Biyagama, Sri Lanka

• Prepare bank reconciliations.• Prepare company direct and indirect taxes.• Prepare monthly reconciliation review.• Handling payments.• Coordinate the Annual external and internal Audit.

- Prepare Annual Budget

- Auditing

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting And Business/Management

Advance Level, Accounting And Business/Management