Accountant

To pursue a challenging finance position in a specialized financial services organization and to contribute to the growth and development of the organization by utilizing my strong analytical skills and experience.

Senior Accountant/ Auditor Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants

Specific assignments included:

• Involved in external audit and tax engagements throughout Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka ranging from large publicly quoted companies (majority of them were oil and gas supporting services, whole sale and retail, textile & apparel, manufacturing, travel and transportation, banks, insurance, Plantations & financial institutions) to small private companies, gaining an early exposure to a wide range of industries.

• Preparation of financial statements and consolidated financial statements multiple currencies in different reporting packages for parent company in overseas on IFRS and IAS Standards.

• Managing joint audits on various engagements.

• Established periodic compliance audits and reviews.

• Supervised accounting staff with direct oversight of all accounting and auditing issues relating to client.

• Gained experience in staff management, training, delegation, supervision, motivation and team work.

• Carried out fraud investigations and highlighted operational and system weaknesses.

Financial Accountant E - Gas (Pvt) Limited

• Preparation of monthly and annual Consolidation Accounts based on IFRS and IAS Standards.
• Liaised with external auditors and tax authorities.
• Preparation and revive of Quarterly Budgets and Monthly accounts on time to meet deadlines.
• Weekly revive of Local/Foreign debtors/Creditors.
• Preparation of monthly and annual accounts.
• Designing and reviewing internal controls and making necessary changes to suite business requirement.
• Review of monthly results, cash flows and investment portfolio and treasury function.

BUSINESS SKILLS

• Developed sound and up-to-date knowledge of application and interpretation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (IAS). Substantial knowledge of existing taxation, commercial and labour laws in Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia.
• Sound communication skills, easily interacts with executives, clients and staff.

• Technically proficient in spreadsheets, word processing, graphics and accounting and auditing softwares.

• Skilled in working effectively with diverse groups at all organizational levels to achieve common objectives.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Laws (L L B) Degree – The Open University of Sri Lanka.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ACA).

CAREER SUMMARY

Period: December 2006 to date
Designation: Tax Compliance Accountant
Employer: Ernst & Young.
Chartered Accountants,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


Period: February 2006 to November 2006
Designation: Financial Accountant
Employer: E- Gas (Pvt) Limited
30/32 Longdon Place,
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka o 10


Period: October 2003 to January 2006
Designation: Senior Auditor
Employer: Ernst & Young
Chartered Accountants,
201, De Saram Place,
Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.

Period: March 2000 to July 2002
Designation: Junior to Senior
Employer: Susantha Senanayake & Co.
Chartered Accountants,
107/1, Elvitigala Mawatha,
Colombo 08, Sri Lanka