Rishad A. Sathar Email & Phone Number

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Brazil And Trinidad & Tobago

Implementation of Integrated Financial Managament System for goverments of Sri Lanka, Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago.Implementation of Core financial modules such as Budget Planning, Budgetting and Appropriations, Purchasing, Expenditure and Treasury for the above goverments.Provide expertise and knowledge of multiple functional areas of GRP (Government Resource Planning) including Budgeting, Purchasing, Expenditure, Treasury and Asset Management. Conduct business requirements review with Ministries and prepare requirements analysis and system configuration design related to required government accounting procedures and operations. Identitying the business requirement of the goverment and provide solutions.Provide functional expertise to support the implementation and sustainability of FreeBalance solutions to clients.Present the configured FreeBalance software/solution to the client, illustrating the mapping & integration of the processes to the technology.Develop acceptance test plans and UATs of the configured FreeBalance system with the client.Develop training material and deliver required product and user training courses, including 'Train the Trainer' programs, to meet the client's needs.

Colombo & Male

Lead and guide to perform all the End-to-End finance and accounting activities for all airline operations in-line with the company’s policies and procedures for both Colombo & Maldives. Managed a team of 4 full-time employees ensuring that all transactions were recorded accurately before closing month-end accounts.Supervised and managed general accounting team and functions (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, purchasing, cash flow and budgeting).Managed accurate monthly financial results and budgets with variance analysis and provide reasoned commentary included in management reports for informed decision making.Lead the initiatives of reviewing and evaluation of cost-reduction opportunities.Worked closely with Inland Revenue officers, resulting in the successful recovery of long outstanding VAT.Demonstrated leadership by transferring tax returns filling from manual to system (RAMIS).

Sri Lanka

As the Head of Finance, I successfully met stringent financial reporting deadlines while effectively managing the company's working capital and budget. I held overall responsibility for the finance function, overseeing a range of tasks, including:• Preparation of monthly Financial Statements and Management Reports.• Working Capital Management.• Budgeting, Forecasting and Variance analysis.• Performance of Cost Benefits analysis.• Performance of Reconciliations and Age analysis.

Colombo

Throughout the period, I consistently posted journals on time to facilitate the timely closure of monthly financials. Additionally, I diligently prepared the Group Financial Reporting Pack for consolidation purposes. I ensured a well-organized accounts payable cycle, guaranteeing the accuracy and completeness of all supplier payments, which were made promptly.spearheaded a cost optimization project, diligently identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives.

Sri Lanka

Throughout my tenure, I successfully completed audits for over 20 clients, with six of them under my leadership as the senior auditor overseeing overall financial statements. My outstanding performance was widely recognized, leading to a swift promotion to Senior Associate—a double promotion within a short timeframe. My responsibilities included• Performance of statutory audits, reviews and AUP of Financial Statements.• Performance of reconciliations. • Preparation of the Financial Statements and Management letters.• Validation of the effectiveness of Internal Controls and recommendations.

Aca, Accounting And Finance, General

Acma, Accounting And Business/Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Finance