Finance professional with strong analytical skills and proven ability to drive financial efficiency. Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning, with a focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at adapting to changing needs, fostering reliable partnerships, and supporting organizational goals through precise financial management and strategic oversight.
Hi, I’m
Ashan Fernando
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wafi Industrial LLC (TCTI, CBD, Compass)
Finance Controller
06.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Conducted regular financial performance reviews with senior management, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve business performance through strategic financial analysis and recommendations.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports, and income statements.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Manage month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation processes and procedures.
- Oversaw preparation of annual budgets, providing accurate financial guidance for key business decisions.
- Established efficient payroll processes that ensured timely payment of salaries while maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed a team of finance professionals, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Implemented robust internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Wafi Industrial LLC - Shared Service
Management Accountant
05.2013 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the month-end close process and implementing automated reconciliation tools.
- Conducted variance analyses between actual results and forecasts, identifying areas of improvement for future budgeting cycles.
- Supported the development of strategic plans with detailed financial analysis and scenario modeling.
- Prepared thorough reports, commentaries, and financial statements.
- Identified past financial trends, performed risk management, and predicted future outcomes and needs.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of a new ERP system, resulting in increased efficiency across all departments.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including department heads, vendors, and banking partners.
- Supervised team of accounting technicians, liaising between colleagues and management.
- Generated and compiled internal audits.
- Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring timely completion of audit procedures without any significant findings or adjustments required.
Wafi Transport LLC- United Car Rentals
Senior Accountant
08.2008 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits, and reconciled accounts.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Ensured compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and industry best practices through continuous monitoring and updating of accounting policies.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Education
Whithiriea Weltec New ZealandWellington, NZ
MBA from Master's in Management (Entrepreneurship)
11-2024
University Overview
- Dissertation: Entrepreneurial Psychology
Chartered Accountants Australia And New ZealandNew Zealand
from Chartered Accountant.
10-2023
University Overview
- Provisional Membership (Reading towards associate membership)
CA Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka
from Chartered Accountant.
04-2013
University Overview
- Audit/ Tax Associate, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Colombo, Jul 2007
- Audit Trainee/ Tax Manager, VS & Associates, Colombo
Skills
- Preparing financial statements
- Accounts receivable/ payable management
- Month-end closing
- Variance analysis
- Payroll processing
- Financial forecasting
- ERP systems expertise (Oracle)
- Working capital management
- Intercompany transactions
- Tax compliance
- Organizational skills
- Audit coordination
- Team oversight
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Finance Controller
Wafi Industrial LLC (TCTI, CBD, Compass)
06.2021 - 06.2023
Management Accountant
Wafi Industrial LLC - Shared Service
05.2013 - 06.2021
Senior Accountant
Wafi Transport LLC- United Car Rentals
08.2008 - 05.2013
Whithiriea Weltec New Zealand
MBA from Master's in Management (Entrepreneurship)
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
from Chartered Accountant.
CA Sri Lanka
from Chartered Accountant.
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