Dhanya Weerasinghe, Acca Email & Phone Number

Preston, England, United Kingdom

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

• Led the standardization of budget preparation processes across the business unit.• Saved 40+ hours per month across the team by semi-automating the bank reconciliation process and month-end close activities.• Delivered weekly cash forecast to the business.• Initiated and completed continuous improvement for daily valuations, opex re-charges for faster preparation, and improved information for end-users (front-office).

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

• Improved quality and timeliness of Hyperion Group reporting month-end activities (Group reporting completed 1 day ahead of historic schedules allowing more time for review and analysis).• Completed independent reviews of internal controls. Presented findings and recommendations for further control testing to Finance Director.• Prepared and presented Balance sheet review packs to Sector Finance Director.• Chaired and co-ordinated monthly journal review meetings to ensure… Show more • Improved quality and timeliness of Hyperion Group reporting month-end activities (Group reporting completed 1 day ahead of historic schedules allowing more time for review and analysis).• Completed independent reviews of internal controls. Presented findings and recommendations for further control testing to Finance Director.• Prepared and presented Balance sheet review packs to Sector Finance Director.• Chaired and co-ordinated monthly journal review meetings to ensure consistency across the business in journal postings.• Supported the Order to Cash and Shared Services team in Kuala Lumpur to improve efficiency by improving spreadsheet capabilities. Show less

Samlesbury

• Managed timely invoicing for Spares and Repairs Contracts:• Completed Monthly forecasting, month-end reporting, and the IBP process. • Supported non-finance teams with the CSR process by explaining the financial implications of decisions.• Managed forex hedging by identifying, placing, and re-timing hedges according to the Finance Policy Manual requirements.• Coordinated across teams and presented balance sheet review pack to the Head of Finance.

Loughborough, United Kingdom

• Presented to and supported prospective students and their parents on 'My Loughborough Experience’ at University Open Days.

London, United Kingdom

• Planning, Budgeting Forecast modeling, and Financial Report Analysis. • Supported Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Project.

Kandy, Sri Lanka

• Created brand awareness by negotiating official photography rights for school and musical events and providing personalized customer service.

Bsc. (Hons) Accounting And Financial Management, Accounting And Finance, First Class (79.9%)

Activities and Societies: Treasurer - Sri Lankan Society 2016/2017 Team Leader - Universities Business Challenge 2015/16 Sports Secretary.

Gce Ordinary Level Examination, Sri Lanka (2011), Mathematics - A (Distinction) , English - A (Distinction)

Activities and Societies: Deputy Minister of Parliament (2011-2012), Team player - Net Ball and Foot Ball (2005-2012), Junior Prefect.

Gce Advanced Level Examination, Sri Lanka (2014), Accounting And Business/Management, 4 A'S (Distinctions)

Activities and Societies: Senior Prefect 2012/2013, House Captain 2012/2013 General English - A (Distinction) Economics - A (Distinction).