Pradeep De Silva Email & Phone Number

Oman

Sultanate Of Oman

Colombo

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

 Prepare strategic and long-term financial plans aligned to changes in financial regulations and legislation. Present and interpret financial results to management with recommendations on improvement Maintain fund availability for investment by evaluating cash flow position and forecasts, managing capital budgeting process and capital structure Interact with banks in ensuring funds availability for various investment ventures, debt restructuring and other financial transactions. Manage account payables, receivables and assets including following up and reconciling bank accounts Update books of accounts aligned to accounting principles and financial reporting standards. Ensure submission of weekly revenue performance reports, monthly / 3 months’ forecasts, P&L report and cash flow Maintain updated details of monthly financial statements and monthly comparison reports for income, expenses, receivables and payables Update financial position and business status the senior management team using detailed reports and by evaluating organizational financial health to enable effective decision making Evaluate team performance & render productivity enhancement feedback. Organize training sessions for team members based on identified training needs

Sulaimania, Kurdistan, N. Iraq

 Spearheaded operations of the accounts department for 3 M&C Hotels in Sulaimaniya - Iraq namely Grand Millennium Hotel Sulaimaniyah – 5 Star with 253 rooms, Copthorne Hotel Baranan – 4 star with 78 rooms and Millennium Kurdistan Hotels and Spa – 5 star with 135 rooms including defining accounting policies & procedures since the pre-opening stages Functioned as Member of pre-opening teams of Copthorne Hotel Baranan and Millennium & Kurdistan Hotels & Spa in Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan – Iraq Focused on development & implementation of financial reporting structure based on operational & statutory requirements Coordinated activities related to setting up Front Office System-Opera, F&B System-Micros, Inventory/Purchasing System-SCM, Accounting System-Sun & Vision System and payroll system (Oasys) for both hotels aimed at maintaining seamless operations Prepared & presented pre-opening budgets and operational budgets including pre-opening period cash flow and operational period cash flow to the senior management and owning company for maintaining organizational bottom lines Interacted with owning company representative for effective resolution of financial and operational issues. Negotiated & finalized service and maintenance contracts with appropriate service providers. Maintained updated inventory of operating equipment and followed up with suppliers pertaining to short supplies, different qualities and different brand supplies based on LPO and quotations Resolved operational issues pertaining to opening bank accounts and finalizing agreement with credit card companies.  Maintained updated fixed assets register covering hotels and staff accommodation Developed & presented financial reports and operating budgets to the management company and participated in budget meetings Worked on HR related issues like evaluating policy, procedures and staff job descriptions as well as selecting candidates for various accounting positions from various locations

South Africa

 Functioned as Internal Auditor / Owners representative for two hotels in Cape Town (Hotel Le Vendome – 5 stars with 149 rooms) and Port Elizabeth (King Edward Hotel – 4 stars with 98 rooms) also two game reserve safari farms (Blaauwbosch and Thaba Manzi) in Port Elizabeth  Ensured effective communication of day to day operational issues to Dubai office with recommendations for reengineering policy decisions Participated in various decision making meetings with lawyers, auditors and banking executives as well as respective company’s decision makers based on business as well as operational requirements Conducted audits on finance and accounting department operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing and F&B cost control followed by setting up policy and procedures related to financial operations Managed financial operations for two hotels renovations for 2010 football world cup in compliance to organizational policies and procedures Prepared & presented various status reports for the senior management & other stakeholders to enable effective decision making

Sharjah

• Supervise the Finance Department including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting and F&B cost control. • Attending all the bank matters and audit issues.• Prepare financial analysis of operations (Trend reports)• Implement policy & procedures. • Prepare reports outlining the hotel's financial position in areas of income, expense and earnings. • Preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. (Monthly and rolling forecast)• Preparation of Cash flow.• Preparation of Owning company financial reporting• Supervise month end closing.• Review of G/L reconciliation, trial balance and financial statements• Assisting and collaborating with the Financial Controller in all aspects of financial control.

Abu Dhabi

• Supervise the Finance Department including accounts receivable, accounts payable, auditing, payroll, and general accounting and F&B cost control. • Prepare financial analysis of operations (Trend reports)• Implement procedures and systems. • Prepare reports outlining the hotel's financial position in areas of income, expense and earnings. • Preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. (Monthly and rolling forecast)• Preparation of Cash flow forecasts• Owning company and Managing company reporting• Supervise month end closing.• Review of G/L reconciliation, trial balance and financial statements• Assisting and collaborating with the Financial Controller in all aspects of financial control.

Abu Dhabi

Sri Lanka