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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.* Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.* Manage month-end and year-end close processes.* Perform reconciliations of accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data.* Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.* Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits.* Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in VAT filings.* Provide financial guidance and support to cross-functional teams.* Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.* Utilize accounting software (Oracle) to maintain financial records.

Sri Lanka

* Improved operational processes and policies in support of the organization’s mission.* Coordinated new fund onboarding processes.* Allocated team deliverables ensuring fair distribution and optimized resource utilization.* Reduced external errors and minimized client complaints.* Increased team productivity through customer-centric approaches without compromising risk assessment criteria.* Regularly reviewed team performance and provided recommendations for optimizing returns.

* Delivered end-to-end Fund Administration/Fund Accounting processes.* Ensured accurate and timely production and delivery of client reports.* Managed trade processing, NAV review, reconciliations, financial statement production, and query handling.

* Prepared, reviewed, reconciled, and issued bills, invoices, and account statements.* Completed period-end closing procedures and reports.* Provided accurate, timely information for external, internal, and client audits.* Conducted risk and financial analysis relevant to pension funds.* Researched market data, developed financial models, and compared business processes using benchmarking tools.* Identified trends, determined financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts, understanding gaps to advise the company and recommend actions to management.

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance (Special)

Accounting And Business/Management, Partly Qualified