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Canada

Canada

• Manage the posting of entries into general ledger.• Examine the accounting records and prepare financial statements.• Preparation of account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.• Standard cost updates.• Variance analysis on weekly basis for plant expenses.• Assisting with the year end audit process.• Assisting with budget preparation.• Fixed asset management.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

• Managing general ledger postings, examine accounting records and prepare financial statements in a timely and accurate manner along with the relevant documentation.• Analyzing financial statements for management reviews and provide financial advice and propose logical solution.• Preparation of projected monthly financial statements by finalizing the projected sales, raw material cost and overheads. • Conducting daily sales reconciliation to ensure sales finalization and highlight any deviations to the management for decision making.• Preparation management reports for the manufacturing, business, and support departments within the organization for monthly reviews to highlight any cost variances and implement cost reduction mechanisms.• Evaluate and maintain log of product costings and resolve any errors to ensure they are in line with company policies.• Prepare and analyze pre and post order profitability to provide management financial information regarding next month profits in advance and to unveil concerns in issuances and production savings.• Preparation, validation and authorization of purchase orders, air freight requests, debit notes and credit notes according to set procedures.• Preparation of inventory reports (raw material, work in progress and finished goods) and conducting meetings with the sourcing team to identify variances and assist the management in analyzing the cost impact.• Review and proceed the inventory write-offs and ensuring the stock issuances and movements are accurately processed based on agreed procedures of the company.• Preparation of Capex Board Papers for the requested projects and follow-up approval from head- office. • Preparation of annual budgets and long-range plan and drive strategy decisions and financial analysis.• Managing the accounts receivable and payable and following up on any outstanding amounts with the customers and suppliers.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

• Prepared and reviewed corporate and individual tax returns and estimated tax payments.• Interviewed individual and corporate clients to gather information and necessary paperwork prior to preparing the tax returns.• Utilizing information provided by clients to prepare the tax returns and inputting them into tax preparation software.• Preparation of management reports based on the client’s tax liability and offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.• Enhanced knowledge on several client businesses and industries through direct interaction while engaging in various assignments. • Maintained all records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in protected areas.• Facilitated communication between the clients and the tax authorities in relation to any tax queries and notices.• Prepared written responses and tax return amendments to resolve any tax authority notices.• Handling a portfolio of clients and filing all the tax returns within the statutory deadlines.• Researched tax related questions and issues and responded to clients appropriately within a timely manner. • Assisted in uncovering potential tax deductions and credits as well as ensuring clients didn’t pay extra taxes.• Participated in cross audits and checking of tax returns prepared by other team members.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

• Prepared and reviewed corporate and individual tax returns and estimated tax payments.• Oversaw a team of 5 tax professionals handling up to 100 clients per year.• Interviewed individual and corporate clients to gather information and necessary paperwork prior to preparing the tax returns.• Utilizing information provided by clients to prepare the tax returns and inputting them into tax preparation software.• Preparation of management reports based on the client’s tax liability and offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.• Enhanced knowledge on several client businesses and industries through direct interaction while engaging in various assignments. • Maintained all records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in protected areas.• Facilitated communication between the clients and the tax authorities in relation to any tax queries and notices.• Prepared written responses and tax return amendments to resolve any tax authority notices.• Handling a portfolio of clients and filing all the tax returns within the statutory deadlines.• Researched tax related questions and issues and responded to clients appropriately within a timely manner. • Assisted in uncovering potential tax deductions and credits as well as ensuring clients didn’t pay extra taxes.• Participated in cross audits and checking of tax returns prepared by other team members.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

• Examined company accounting records and interviewed the employees to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.• Performed analytical procedures to detect unusual financial statement transactions and relationships.• Performed internal control and substantive testing, documented audit procedures and cross reference work papers.• Identified and communicated accounting and auditing matters to seniors and managers.• Reviewed client’s internal control procedures to assess proper compliance and identify any frauds.• Prepared bank reconciliations to verify the accuracy of the account balances.• Conducted stocktaking exercise and cash count exercise at the client’s organization.• Proposed adjusting journal entries and discussed audit findings with clients.• Prepared working papers and reports in Excel and collated supporting documentation for audit findings.• Worked as part of a team by contributing to research, data collection and analysis.• Assisted in the completion of an audit job within agreed timescales and in accordance with Audit Standards.

Professional Qualification, Accounting And Finance

Postgraduate Certificate, Financial Planning

Postgraduate Certificate, Strategic Management - Accounting Specialization

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Accounting, First Class Honours