Priyal Nanayakkara Email & Phone Number

Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

• Accounts Management: Managed full-cycle accounts receivable and payable, ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and compliance with financial policies.• General Ledger (GL) Reconciliation: Conducted thorough GL reconciliations, ensuring accuracy across accounts, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues in a timely manner to maintain financial integrity.• Financial Reporting: Prepared monthly and half-yearly financial reports, providing comprehensive budget oversight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.• Contract Financial Management: Administered contract-related financial tasks, including invoicing, contract file maintenance, and ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.• Payroll and Compliance: Processed payroll, including PAYE, KiwiSaver contributions, and GST filings, ensuring compliance with New Zealand tax regulations and statutory requirements.• CFO Support: Assisted the CFO in delivering detailed financial and payroll reports to the Board of Trustees, optimizing financial reporting and management.• Auditor Liaison: Acted as the primary point of contact for external auditors, providing necessary documentation, explaining financial processes, and ensuring audit requirements were met efficiently and accurately.Systems: Xero, iPayroll, ApprovalMax, Sales Force & Calxa

Auckland, New Zealand

https://www.totaloffice.co.nz• Stock and Inventory Management: Handled all stock-related transactions, including receiving, managing inventory, and conducting regular stock takes to ensure accurate records and availability.• Invoicing and Financial Transactions: Managed invoicing and receipting processes, ensuring accurate billing and timely payments. Conducted bank reconciliations, ensuring consistency between bank statements and financial records.• Accounts Payable & GST Filing: Administered accounts payable processes, including tracking and processing supplier invoices. Managed GST filings to ensure compliance with tax regulations and accurate financial reporting.• General Ledger (GL) Reconciliation: Performed regular GL reconciliations to ensure accuracy across accounts, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.

Sri Lanka

(https://idealmotors.lk/; https://premiercenter.lk/; https://idealfirstchoice.lk/)Direct reporting to the Board of Directors• Enhanced inventory management, accounts receivable, and payable processes across all operational areas, improving overall financial health.• Assessed and reported on the effectiveness of internal controls, contributing to robust risk management and compliance strategies.• Reviewed financial statements and operational risks, optimizing efficiency and identifying significant risk exposures.• Coordinated with external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and uphold standards.

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

CARRER ACHIVEMENTS• Streamlined Reporting Structure: Led standardizing the monthly management reports across the group, collaborating with stakeholders for consistency and clarity. Result: Enhanced decision-making, reduced reporting time, and improved stakeholder engagement.• Led Due Diligence & Post-Acquisition Integration: Directed comprehensive financial due diligence for acquisitions and implemented SOPs post-acquisition. Result: Mitigated financial risks, ensured seamless integration, and strengthened financial controls across the group.• Financial Training for Non-Finance Managers: Developed and delivered training for non-financial managers on P&L and balance sheet interpretation. Result: Empowered managers to make informed financial decisions, increasing accountability and improving overall financial performance.WORKING EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES• Handling/Managing Accounts Receivables and Payables.• Handling stock-related transactions and bank reconciliations.• General ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.• Preparation of monthly management reports.• Filing tax returns and liaising with regulating institutions.• Implementing financial controlling process.• Financial and Management Reporting.

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

• Planned and prepared for external financial audit and advisory service engagements, including collaborating with clients across all management levels as necessary.• Audited clients' financial statements to ensure accurate representation of the company’s financial position in compliance with applicable reporting standards and regulations.• Tested internal controls and accounting records, identifying and reporting on operational and financial risks.• Ensured compliance with statutory reporting and regulatory requirements relevant to the client’s industry.• Advised clients on the application of accounting standards and policies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.• Evaluated operational processes, activities, policies, and systems, analyzing cost-effectiveness and associated risks.• Analyzed and interpreted financial data and cost structures, providing advisory services to enhance financial performance.• Consulted clients on managing accounts receivables, accounts payables, inventory, cash flow, and payroll, ensuring operational efficiency.• Conducted assignments and provided advisory services on various tax laws and regulatory payments, including income tax, VAT, ESC, NBT, stamp duty, PAYE, ETF, and EPF.• Assessed the adequacy and cost-effectiveness of operational processes, identifying potential risks and improvement areas.• Performed budgetary cost control assignments, ensuring optimal resource allocation and expense management.• Supported due diligence processes and prepared expert financial review reports, analyzing legal, financial, and operational aspects of business activities.

Colombo

*Preparation of monthly management reports*Handling/Managing Accounts, Payables and Receivables*Inventory Management*Filing tax returns and liaising with regulating institutions *Implementing financial controlling process*Preparation of annual revenue assurance plan based on GRAPA standards & implementation of the Revenue assurance activities based on the plan.

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Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Member, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Accounting And Finance

Cp-Iatr (Certified Practitioner Of Internal Audit For Telecom Revenues), Telecommunications Management