Tharusha De Silva Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Sri Lanka

Dialog Axiata is the Sri Lankan brand of Axiata group, one of the leading telecommunications groups in Asia with approximately 365 million subscribers in eleven countries, group revenues of USD 6.3 billion, and a market capitalization of USD 30 billion (2024).Dialog Axiata is one of the largest listed companies on the Colombo Stock Exchange. Few tasks performed as the BA-Analyze and evaluate past performance trends. SQL/ Tableau/ Cohort / Power BI.-Generate and present key insights to the Senior General Manager and top management. Provide recommendations based on data analysis.-Develop and implement forecasting models evaluate current target deficit to inline with annual targets.-Establish annual targets for Account Managers and regional managers by considering multiple factors (festival months/ short months) and use strategic models when setting.-Monitor and evaluate the performance quarterly/Monthly/weekly/ daily to inline with annual targets and provide solution for target deficit -Facilitate the necessary infrastructure and tools for Account Managers to achieve their targets. (Training, promotional prices/ campaigns/ inter divisional support ex- solution engineers)-Initiate projects to boost the sales achievements with inter-divisional support (Collaborate with departments such as Tele sales / CVM Campaign / Other sales arms )-Drive and support digital transformation projects with inter-divisional support. Introduce new Applications and digitalized solution to process improvements. -Create and maintain Tableau-based analysis and dashboards. Automate manual process/ subscription for daily report automation / modify and create different dashboard with business requirement changes.-Prepare Monthly/Adhoc reports and presentations for senior management and the group CEO. -Identify opportunities for innovation and bridge the gap of customer requirement.-Develop new sales arms for the market requirements and grab the potential market with right team.

Sri Lanka

As the Coordinator of Group Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management at Dialog Axiata PLC, My role is pivotal in safeguarding the company's revenue and mitigating risks through strategic recommendations and thorough analysis. Tools and Skills - SQL, Hadoop, Tableau, CRM, OCS Charging System, SAP, POS, CPOS, SFA, Charging Gateway, SharePoint-Assess the revenue Risk and Identify revenue leakages-Evaluate business processes and execute various analysis to mitigate the risk of revenue leakages and establish an excellent cost management.-Responsible to check new products and give final approval to proceed the product launch.-Responsible to check and confirm the tax configurations.-Monitor group revenue trends and evaluate fluctuations with root causes.-Review the internal audit team with their projects and check whether they covered all the required internal audit scopes.-Savings through RA & FM activities / initiatives Based on incidents recorded and past trends, proactive approach taken to stop/reduce leakages/fraud activities.-Product profitability check and process automation via tableau (initially on products with dedicated account balance on Postpaid)-Customer Profitability -Enterprise ( End to end coverage of Enterprise)- RA coverage to be extended to downstream. - Dealer / distributor – ( Before cx use of cards / reload etc , transaction integration with SAP, SFA system)-Device stock & system integrity validation. (SAP, CPOS, CRM, DMS)-Reduction of group revenue leakage Revenue leakage reduction by performing various reconciliation / audit / analysis.-Submission on relevant ppt slides/ complete update on control dashboard for top management Preparing monthly reports to present for Board of Directors. -Perform RA controls and Automate all existing controls with no manual activities/ use of AI capabilities to mitigate revenue risks-Rating & billing accuracy validation-Group Revenue Assurance Task execution for BCM (Business Continuity management)

Colombo, Sri Lanka

As an Audit Associate at PwC Sri Lanka, I specialized in internal auditing practices, covering a broad range of responsibilities. I executed internal audit projects, from planning and performing to completing audits. My role involved identifying and assessing key financial and control risks by understanding and evaluating internal control frameworks and relevant control activities within organizations. I prepared detailed internal audit reports, management letters, and ad-hoc reports to provide comprehensive and accurate evaluations of organizational controls and risk management practices. Additionally, I conducted process audits to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements. I collaborated with management to develop and implement recommendations for improving internal controls and operational efficiencies, monitored and followed up on the implementation of audit recommendations, and provided training and guidance to junior audit staff. Engaging with stakeholders to communicate audit findings and to develop a deep understanding of the business processes and control environment was also a key aspect of my role.-Supervise and lead teams for Internal Audit Projects-Planning, performing and completing of Internal Audits Projects-Identifying and assessing the key financial risk and control risk of the entities through understanding and evaluation of internal-Control framework, evaluation of relevant control activities of organization.-Preparation of Internal Audit Reports, Management Letters and ad-hoc reports-Calculating, Preparing, Reconciling and Filing VAT and Income Tax return. - Preparation of MIS as required by the client.-Consolidating the Financial statement of Group and communicating the results to the Management on Group as well as individual entity basis.-Preparation of Balance sheet, Cash Flow, Profit &Loss account and submitting the same to the clients

Colombo

As an Audit Trainee at Kingsley Jayalath & Co, I gained comprehensive experience in financial accounting and auditing practices. -Direct participation in the test of control feedback, substantive audit procedure findings, sensitive audit area discussion and analysis.-Preparation of Financial Statements according to IAS/IFRSs-Reporting to the Audit Manager and Audit Partner.-Lead the Management Accounting project for clients-Experience in Costing, budgeting and forecasting.-Client on monthly basis Preparation of MIS, Variance analysis report on monthly Basis and submitting it to the Management Solving of Queries initiated by Clients Responding to queries initiated by banks and tax authority with respect to compliance and tax matters. - Preparation, Calculation, Processing, Filing and Payment of VAT, along with claiming of Tax returns. Preparation of Profitability report on project and outlet basis. - Preparation & Maintenance of fixed asset schedule and depreciating it on yearly basis. - Filing of VAT Returns and Handling of FTA queries. Scrutiny of Books of accounts of Clients. Planning of Audit schedule for Clients. Developing controls and assessing Risk. Coordinating and sending mail of required documents and Trial Balance to clients for conducting Audits. - Checking of Documents and related procedure from Audit point of View. Preparing draft Financial and submitting it to the partner for verification & Signature. Removing print of Audit Financial and submitting it to the client.-Preparing Budget and performing Financial Analysis of different business unit on Trend as well as Financial Ratio basis Preparation of KPI in Power point template for presentation and updating SOP and Work Instruction report.

Master Of Science - Ms, Acccounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting And Finance (Special) Degree

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Aat Passed Finalist, Accounting And Finance

Certification, Power Excel, Certified

Certification, Advanced Sql And Pl/Sql, Certified