Bhagya Sooriyabandara
1/5 Mount View Rd, Melville,Hamilton 3602, New Zealand
Summary
Finance professional with expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, accounts payable and receivable management, and invoicing in freight operations. Proven track record in supporting audit processes and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Strong ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams while contributing to workplace safety and sustainability initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Executive
COSCO Shipping Lines Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 07.2025
- 6 more years of working experience with the SAP ERP system in Finance and Controlling (FICO).
- Supported budget preparation and financial forecasts through data analysis and reporting.
- Managed customer payment processes, enhancing collections efficiency.
- Performed financial statement preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversaw compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements.
- Handled bank reconciliations and generated comprehensive financial reports.
- Coordinated end-to-end finance activities for terminal operations with SAGT and CICT.
- Finalized vessel and commission revenue to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Prepared weekly outstanding and disbursement reports to monitor cash flow.
Junior Executive - Finance
Agility Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Executed all invoicing and costing activities for air freight and sea freight products.
- Finalized shipment-wise profit by verifying revenue and costs for each shipment.
- Managed container deposit payments while coordinating with customers and shipping lines.
- Delivered accurate management reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Performed cashiering functions, including daily cash handling and reconciliation.
Finance Internship
Agility Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Coordinated timely settlements for Local cheque payments with suppliers.
- Managed pay orders in collaboration with banks to ensure seamless transactions.
- Executed cashiering functions, including daily cash handling and maintaining accurate records.
- Prepared bank reconciliations for all company accounts to guarantee financial accuracy.
Education
Degree of Bachelor of Science (Special) in Accountancy And Business Finance -
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka07-2019
Associate Member -
CPA Australia
07-2025
Passed the Certificate in Accounting & Business level -CAB II -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)
01.2014
Passed Finalist -
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
07.2012
G.C.E. (General Certificate of Education) Advance Level Examination - Economics | Business Studies | Accountancy
Yasodara Devi Balika School
Gampaha, Sri Lanka01.2013
Skills
- Time management
- SAP ERP FICO
- Cash flow management
- Self-motivation
- Team collaboration
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Decision making
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
Languages
- English
- Sinhala
References
Gayani Perera
Operation coordinator of Kmart, Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand
Whtsup: 022 5130 7025
Email: gkgayanierera@gmail.com
H. Rajitha Laknath
Finance manager of Delmege Shipping (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Whtsup: +94 773 017 913
Email: rajitha.dshpg@delmege.com
Affiliations
- Member Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs, COSCO Shipping, 2025
- Member of cross-functional teams, Agility, and COSCO Shipping, 2019/2024,
- Sustainability Coordinator, Agility Logistics, 2019/2020
- Vice captain of the netball team, Wayamba University, 2016/2017
- Volunteer member of Sri Lanka University Game (SLUG) 2016/2017
- Award of Colors Insignia, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2016/2017
- Actively participated in university netball in 2016
- Captain of the school netball team, 2008–2010
Certification
- Associate Chartered Professional Managers, the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka, 01/01/23
- Development leadership qualities and positive thinking, Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka, 10/01/14
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Volunteering
- Cooking or baking
- Dancing and Singing
- Playing Badminton
Personal Information
- Full name: Bhagya Prabodhanie Sooriyabandara Ranapana Aracichirallage
- Date of birth: 10/19/94
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Visa status: Partnership work visa in New Zealand
- Availability: Immediately
Timeline
Finance Executive
COSCO Shipping Lines Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
01.2022 - 07.2025
Junior Executive - Finance
Agility Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2021
Finance Internship
Agility Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
03.2018 - 11.2018
Degree of Bachelor of Science (Special) in Accountancy And Business Finance -
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Associate Member -
CPA Australia
Passed the Certificate in Accounting & Business level -CAB II -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)
Passed Finalist -
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
G.C.E. (General Certificate of Education) Advance Level Examination - Economics | Business Studies | Accountancy
Yasodara Devi Balika School
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