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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Handling/Managing Accounts Receivables and Payables.
• Handling stock-related transactions and bank reconciliations.

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.

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.

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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