Dinal Samaranayake Fcma (Uk), Cgma, Mcom, Bcom (Sp) Hons Email & Phone Number

Whistler, BC, CA

Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

• Reviewing costs related to Rooms division with the Director of Front Office and F&B department with the F&B Analyst.
• Reviewing general ledger and balance sheet items, reconciling and passing correction entries where necessary.
• Preparing adhoc reports for GM, DoF and ADoF to understand cost movements (ie, credit card commission reports, monthly interest accrual report) and review budget/ forecast to identify expenses that can be delayed or.
• Ensuring SAQ procedures are implemented and followed through while documenting and alerting the responsible individuals on any deviations.
• Coordinating and working with the Central Accounting Services Division (CASD) in ensuring day to day transaction recording is done accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conducting credit reviews for existing clients and conducting credit checks for new clients.

Sri Lanka

• Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC/ Heritance Ahungalla (CSE: AHUN) is the first 5-star resort in Sri Lanka and a subsidiary of Aitken Spence group having resort operations in Sri Lanka, Maldives, India and Oman.
• Headed the finance function as the Head of Finance, reporting to the Resort General Manager, responsible for the overall financial operations of the resort.
• Monitored all subdivisions under the purview of the finance department to ensure proper internal controls are maintained.
• Liaised with internal and external auditors and ensured all audit findings are attended promptly and closed satisfactorily.
• Ensured the timely preparation and presentation of MIS, Q packs and Annual reports for the management and shareholders.
• Ensured the annual budgeting process is coordinated and completed on schedule.

Maldives

• AAA Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd is a premier Maldivian hotel chain having three resorts spread across different islands in Maldives, two resorts currently under construction and one tour operating company.
• Headed-up the finance function as the Group Financial Controller (Head of Finance Department), reporting to the Board of Directors, responsible for heading the finance function of the entire group spread across various.
• Led and managed the finance function of the entire group including Resort Financial Controllers, Chief Accountants, Senior Accountants and Management and Financial Accountants ensuring all personnel work to procedures.
• Analyzed and provided periodic financial reports and interpreted financial information to the Board of Directors while recommending further courses of action being in line with the strategic direction of the.
• Provided financial advice to the Board of Directors for the formulation of the company’s overall strategic direction through budgets while reporting on the variances and the reason for such variances.
• Played a key role in M&A activities undertaking the due diligence for mergers with European partners, acquisitions and disposals including the setting up of overseas operations in APAC and Eastern Asian regions.

Sri Lanka

• ICICI Bank (NYSE: IBN) is the leading private bank in India with a global presence of having branches and offices in Sri Lanka, Canada, USA, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and several other countries.
• Engaged as a Relationship Manager of ICICI Bank Sri Lanka, reporting to the Head of Corporate Credit and managing a team of three credit officers.
• Analyzed the financial statements of corporate clients of the bank and provided detailed reports on the performance of companies listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange and recommended clients for credit facilities based.
• Conducted several high value project appraisals/ investment appraisals for analyzing the feasibility of projects ranging from a state-of-the-art dairy farm to an iconic 4.5 million sq. ft integrated mixed-use.
• Completed periodic SOX walkthroughs and presented as required by the New York Stock Exchange.
• Acted as the Risk Coordinator between the Risk Departments in Sri Lanka/ Hong Kong/ Singapore and India.

Sri Lanka

• Amana Bank PLC is the only 100% Sharia compliant banking institution in Sri Lanka.
• Engaged as an Assistant Relationship Manager, reporting to the Vice President- Corporate Credit, managing a portfolio of blue-chip conglomerates requiring credit facilities.
• Analyzed and presented to the Board Credit Committee the financial stability of companies by studying the financial statements and undertaking extensive market research.

Sri Lanka

• Cristitan Pvt Ltd is the technical and commercial representative of The National Titanium Dioxide Company (Cristal Global; acquired by Tronox Holdings PLC (NYSE: TROX)) head quartered Saudi Arabia.
• Employed as the Assistant Accountant in May 2011; promoted to the position of Financial Accountant in April 2012; appointed as the Assistant Finance Manager in April 2013, reporting to the Finance Director and.
• Managed a team of five including a Financial Accountant, a Management Accountant, an Assistant Accountant and Accounts Assistants.
• Provided periodic financial analysis reports to the senior management for decision making, ensuring the corporate strategy was supported by sound financial justification.Key Achievements
• Implemented QuickBooks in the organization and introduced new policies and procedures to ensure the timely preparation of management and financial reports reducing the turnaround time from 10 days to 5 days.
• Designed and implemented a dashboard to monitor the performance of the organization resulting in quick decision making.

Master Of Commerce, Commerce And Financial Management

Bachelor Of Commerce (Special) Honours, Commerce And Financial Management

Activities and Societies: All Island Inter University Best Speaker Contest- Semi Finalist, Intra University Debate Competition, Gavel Club.

Fellow Chartered Management Accountant | Fcma (Uk), Management Accounting

High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: College Junior Prefect (1999-2000) Represented the College Tennis team in the Inter Schools Tennis Championship.