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DESHANI DUNSTER

1326 /72 Nelson Street ,Auckland-city

Summary

  • To obtain a challenging accounting position that will allow me to expand my Career and Professional knowledge while being resourceful, innovative and flexible to the company alongside a professional team in a competitive environment which avails modern management techniques and take a part in building an ideal organization
  • Over 9 years of experience working in accounting field
  • Competent at processing various types of accounts payable transactions using different types of accounting software
  • Experienced in handling Book keeping and preparation of Detail Monthly Management Financial statements including weekly Cash Flows and other Management Reports.
  • Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable: These areas are my specialty, I can manage all accounting functions related to payments and billing, including handling aging reports, reconciling accounts, maintaining ledgers, verifying and posting all account transactions.
  • Financial Reporting: My keen abilities in business analysis and financial reporting comes from extensive experience in professional preparation of financial statements and schedules, compiling and managing complex financial data, adjusting entries, and performing analysis of accounts.
  • Experience in work with Internal and External Auditors, SLTDA and other regulatory Bodies
  • Excellent knowledge in handling Tax issues, apply practical Tax experience and highly skilled in preparing tax returns of all varieties, as well as routine reports, such as sales tax, quarterly income tax and monthly withholding tax.
  • Proficient in the use of computerized accounting systems Opera, Tally, Quick Books and spreadsheet

Experienced Credit Manager knowledgeable about creditworthiness and document review. Highly effective at optimizing credit policies to balance profit and loss.

Highly-qualified Credit Manager driven to minimize risk while capitalizing on opportunities to accomplish bank objectives in sales, customer growth and bottom line profitability.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Area of expertise and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Assistant

Global Packaging (Pvt) Ltd
11.2009
  • Dealing with Debtors & creditors & preparing their reconciliation statements
  • I recovered 5million in outstanding Debts from clients
  • Preparing outstanding statement of Debtors & making Payment followup
  • Bank, Debtors & Creditors Reconciliation
  • Preparing employee Monthly Salary
  • Preparation of SVAT Forms
  • Monitoring customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payment
  • Process petty cash, mileage reimbursements, Fortnightly staff Expenses
  • Handling incoming cash and posting it into the relevant bank accounts
  • Monitored bank transactions, made bank deposits and prepared paperwork for bank reconciliation

Accountant

New Lion Agro (Pvt) Ltd
06.2018 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data and assets.
  • Gathered financial information & preparing financial statements.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Reduced outstanding accounts receivable by developing and enforcing stricter credit control policies.

Team Leader Accounts Receivable

Sino Lanka Hotels Colombo (Pvt) Ltd
03.2016 - 04.2018
  • Collect on accounts by sending reminders & communication with customers via phone, email or personally
  • Post customer payments by recording cash, fund transfers & cheques and entering them into the system
  • Researching & resolving payment discrepancies
  • Maintains cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements
  • Meets accounting operational standards by contributing financial information to strategic plans and reviews, implementing productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, resolving problems, identifying system improvements
  • Supports annual audit by providing information and answers to auditors
  • Collects accounts by contacting customers, investigating circumstances of non-payment, negotiating and resolving conflicts, expediting payment
  • Monitor customer account details for Non payments, delayed payments & other irregularities
  • Handling Credit Applications & determine credit limits
  • Conducting weekly Credit Meetings with the management providing information for the Decision making process
  • Investigating and solving customer complaints and queries
  • Check the accuracy of invoices
  • Reviewing account statuses and generating age analyses

Finance Executive

Institute for Health Policy
08.2014 - 03.2016
  • Maintaining, controlling the expenses of the company
  • Reviewing, compiling and financial information
  • Maintaining day-to-day Cash inflows and outflows
  • Preparing Monthly bank reconciliations of the 8 bank accounts posting all transactions to the ledgers
  • Preparing Local & Agent (TT) Payments
  • Raising accounts receivable invoices & preparing invoices for payment
  • Handling Petty Cash & IOU'S
  • Handling WHT, ESC, PAYEE & Stamp Duty
  • Preparation and filing of VAT Returns, NBT Return, Income Tax Return, EPF Return (Theoretical knowledge)
  • Completing all the activities on same day without keeping any pending works
  • Ensuring that all accounting related activities follow company standards
  • Handling Inland Revenue Audit (VAT Audit, Income Tax)
  • Interacting with internal and external auditors in completing the audits
  • Other relevant Accounting work

Finance Executive

Uga Escapes (Pvt) Ltd
04.2012 - 07.2014
  • Company Overview: Hotel sector
  • Prepared journal entries for month end close
  • Assisted with Verifying Vendor invoice data for accuracy and proper approval
  • Spearheaded with employee payroll processing
  • Maintaining track record of company's expenses
  • Dealing with suppliers, generating weekly on demand cheques
  • Responsible for monitoring and managing the company's cash flow
  • To maintain the status of funds
  • Issuing cash and expenses for staff & handling Petty cash
  • Maintaining books of accounts, bank reconciliation statement, Debtor, Creditor reconciliation statement
  • Maintained the office petty cash and assisted in various special projects as needed
  • Preparing Local & Agent (TT) Payments
  • Conversant with PAYE and VAT reconciliations
  • Preparation and filing of Vat Return, NBT Return, Income Tax Return
  • (Theoretical knowledge)
  • Worked successfully with lead 3 junior accountants in completed two quarter end close procedures in extreme deadlines
  • Supervised junior accounting Staff
  • Involved in preparing monthly management accounts and finalizing Balance sheet
  • Handling Inland Revenue Audit (VAT Audit, Income Tax)
  • Interacting with internal and external auditors in completing the audits
  • Hotel sector

Accounts Assistant

Radiant Marketing (Pvt) Ltd
02.2009 - 11.2011
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing Company
  • Preparing sales invoices & the upkeep of an accurate accounts filing system
  • Maintaining Stock Register
  • Debit note, Credit note Register Maintain
  • Recording transactions in daily basis in Tally, maintaining books of accounts
  • Ensured accurate maintenance of files and employee overtime data
  • Prepare Reconciliation of Bank Statement at the end of month
  • Handling Monthly stock taking
  • Maintain accounts payable records
  • Prepared, processed and reconciled vendor invoices and payment
  • Preparation of various accounting reports like Ageing Analysis, income & expenditure statements, Reconciliation statements etc
  • Manufacturing Company

Audit Trainee

Wijeyeratne & Company
08.2006 - 01.2008

Education

Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA) - In Business Management

Amazon College , Sri Lanka
06.2023
  • Completed Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management.

Diploma In Business Management - Business Management

Amazon College , Sri Lanka
12.2013

Skills

  • Supervision
  • Customer Communications
  • Financial Software
  • Forecasting
  • Tenacious
  • Sense of urgency
  • Problem analysis
  • Complex problem solving
  • Information management
  • Confidentiality
  • Managing Processes
  • Accounting
  • Deadline- Oriented
  • Reporting Skills
  • Thoroughness
  • Effective team working skills
  • Accounts Reconciliation
  • Time management
  • Organisation skills
  • Analyzing Information
  • Cash flow management
  • Financial software
  • Accounts receivable management
  • VAT returns preparation
  • Cash flow analysis

Training

Audit Trainee, Wijeyeratne & Company, 08/01/06, 12/31/08, 1.5 years

Timeline

Accountant - New Lion Agro (Pvt) Ltd
06.2018 - Current
Team Leader Accounts Receivable - Sino Lanka Hotels Colombo (Pvt) Ltd
03.2016 - 04.2018
Finance Executive - Institute for Health Policy
08.2014 - 03.2016
Finance Executive - Uga Escapes (Pvt) Ltd
04.2012 - 07.2014
Accounts Assistant - Global Packaging (Pvt) Ltd
11.2009
Accounts Assistant - Radiant Marketing (Pvt) Ltd
02.2009 - 11.2011
Audit Trainee - Wijeyeratne & Company
08.2006 - 01.2008
Amazon College - Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA) , In Business Management
Amazon College - Diploma In Business Management , Business Management

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