ANTANY ARULPRAGASAM
Manager - Financial Reporting
Mount Wellington,AUK
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience at Wiley Global Technology, specializing in financial reporting and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to enhance process efficiency and ensure compliance while building strong stakeholder relationships. Skilled in analytical problem-solving and delivering actionable insights that drive improvements in financial performance and reporting accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Manager – Financial Reporting
Wiley Global Technology (Pvt) Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2025
- Managed finance team to oversee comprehensive finance functions, treasury, and tax matters for Wiley Sri Lanka.
- Prepared accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, conducting detailed performance analysis and variance reviews.
- Collaborated with department heads on annual budget development and financial forecasting; monitored budget performance and proposed corrective actions.
- Created profitability, cost, and variance analysis reports, facilitating quarterly discussions with relevant team leads.
- Developed customized management reports and dashboards, effectively presenting financial insights to senior management.
- Identified process improvement opportunities to streamline financial operations and enhance reporting accuracy through best practices and automation.
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations while collaborating with auditors during audit processes.
- Provided mentorship to junior finance team members while managing payroll and liaising with external service providers.
Finance Manager
Norlanka Manufacturing Colombo Ltd
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Managed daily financial accounting operations and all month-end processes.
- Directed consolidation process and cash flow forecast production.
- Oversaw treasury functions and foreign exchange requirements.
- Ensured timely completion of statutory and regulatory reporting, liaising with auditors and tax advisors.
- Prepared monthly internal reports detailing cash position, financial performance, and key matters for board review.
- Facilitated quarterly compliance reporting to senior management at group level.
- Identified opportunities to enhance efficiency within finance function through actionable recommendations.
- Coached team on technical issues, mentoring on troubleshooting system-related challenges.
Assistant Audit Manager
JBS Practice PAC
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Managed audit team in role of assistant audit manager, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines.
- Performed extensive audits throughout Singapore for high-profile clients like J P Morgan Investments.
- Orchestrated planning and execution of audits, evaluating internal controls and creating reports.
- Prepared financial statements by consolidating data and conducting detailed analyses.
- Led field teams while providing regular updates to Partner regarding project status.
- Conducted audit closure and exit meetings with clients to discuss outcomes.
Audit Supervisor
Fiducia LLP
08.2011 - 02.2015
- Directed a team of auditors in executing significant statutory audits for varied clientele.
- Ensured meticulous planning and execution of audit engagements through collaboration with Partners and Managers.
- Played a key role in presenting findings to Boards of Directors and governance bodies, enhancing accountability.
- Cultivated junior team members' skills by providing targeted mentorship for their professional advancement.
- Conducted extensive technical research, informing strategic business directions and financial report accuracy.
- Tackled unexpected challenges via ad hoc assurance projects, maintaining service reliability.
- Exhibited adaptability by leading successful audits in diverse environments.
- Generated impactful financial reports that aided decision-making processes for clients and teams.
Assistant Accountant
East West Marketing (Pvt) Ltd
12.2010 - 06.2011
- Delivered accurate month-end financial and management reports while ensuring general ledger integrity.
- Monitored balances, correcting discrepancies with journals and reconciliations as needed.
- Evaluated accounting records and internal controls, refining standard operating procedures accordingly.
- Performed internal audits of identified high-risk areas to enhance compliance measures.
- Oversaw bank facility management and timely submission of glance reports to direct report.
- Assessed current processes and suppliers to ensure cost-effective operations aligned with best practices.
- Produced profitability reports for individual salespersons and groups to support performance evaluations.
- Implemented mechanisms to reduce account receivable collection days effectively.
Audit Senior
KPMG Sri Lanka
07.2008 - 12.2010
- Managed dynamic audit team in delivering extensive audits for various clients.
- Coordinated all stages of audits, ensuring timely completion of reports.
- Delegated responsibilities while ensuring junior auditors maintained accuracy.
- Assessed internal controls and provided actionable improvement suggestions.
- Ensured compliance of statutory accounts with reporting standards.
- Navigated tight deadlines while maintaining client satisfaction.
- Rapidly advanced to Audit Senior due to exceptional performance and leadership.
- Served as auditor-in-charge for significant banks, guiding a team of 10.
Education
Master of Science - Finance and Accounting
University of The West of England
United Kingdom01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Sri Lanka01.2010
Skills
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective problem-solving under pressure
- Analytical and numerical skills combined
- Business insight and acumen
- Engagement with stakeholders and relationships building
- Detail-oriented approach
- Efficient time management strategies
- Leadership capabilities in staff management
- Reporting on financial matters accurately
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Expertise in account reconciliation processes
- Improvements in business processes
- Analysis of financial data
- Management of payroll liabilities and deductions
- Year-end closing procedures
- Expertise in spreadsheets
- Preparation of financial statements
- Management of financial resources
- Accounts payable and receivable oversight
- Full-cycle accounting knowledge
- Expertise in IFRS standards
- Proficiency in ERP accounting systems
- Skills in bank reconciliation
References
Available on request
Personal Information
- Available: Immediately
- Visa Status: Open full-time work rights
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA UK) 2013
Timeline
Manager – Financial Reporting
Wiley Global Technology (Pvt) Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2025
Finance Manager
Norlanka Manufacturing Colombo Ltd
02.2016 - 10.2019
Assistant Audit Manager
JBS Practice PAC
03.2015 - 05.2015
Audit Supervisor
Fiducia LLP
08.2011 - 02.2015
Assistant Accountant
East West Marketing (Pvt) Ltd
12.2010 - 06.2011
Audit Senior
KPMG Sri Lanka
07.2008 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Finance and Accounting
University of The West of England
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Sri Jayewardenepura