Helene Ilangaratne
Mangere,AUK
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in accounting, management and project work 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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Accountant
CODA Group
09.2022 - Current
- Business Partnering and commercial analytical support for the two largest Business units of CODA.
- Streamlined month-end close process with rationalized reporting. Balance sheet recs review.
- Preparation and presentation of financial insights for Business review meetings.
- Coordinated the internal team to manage and ensure timely closure of FY23 audit without any material findings or adjustments.
- Preparation of Financial Stats for 2 years in a row with high level of accuracy.
- Contribution to the successful implementation of a new ERP system (Microsoft D365). Involvement in testing and training internal team.
- Coordinating the annual budget preparation process, reviews with Execs to incorporate CODA strategic map into Budget. Assistance for half yearly Forecasts.
- Involvement in finance project work for continuous improvement in Finance processes.
Finance Manager
Transfreight Limited
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Cash flow management for the business by managing external and internal funds of the business.
- Monthly financial results reporting.
- Financial strategic planning. Worked with Exec to develop budgets as well as forecasts for the business (3 year & 5 year Business plan).
- Worked with External accountants for Financial statements preparation and assistance to audits.
- Dealing with various stakeholders of the business (Banks, External Accountants, IRD, Insurance brokers, Building managers, suppliers, system providers, etc).
- Tax filing and management (GST, FBT, PAYE, Income tax), Payroll management, Bank Recs.
- Financial analysis to provide Financial insights to support decision making on investing/ divesting or adapt as required to changing business environment (eg: especially managing through Covid period).
- As a result we set up a branch in Tauranga in Sep 2020 as well as set up a satellite branch in Hamilton to cover the Golden Triangle.
Office Manager
Transfreight Limited
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Review job rating, daily reporting on revenue, weekly invoicing and monthly KPI analysis reports prep.
- Involvement in AR function, debtor invoicing and debtor receipts reconciliation
- Managing and negotiating office services and supplier contracts
- Liaison with stakeholders
- Database management and maintenance of individual client files, handling customer enquiries
- HR duties, contract preparation, and arranging workstation setup, resources for new employees
- Other accounts administration duties, including bank reconciliations, etc.
Accounts & Office Administrator (Full time, Contract)
Terra Cat - Power systems
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Processing high volume of Purchase orders, sales and purchase invoices
- Support for AP/AR function
- Handling enquiries in regards to customers and supplier payments
- Project cost/revenue analysis for individual projects and performed variance analysis
- Database management and maintenance of individual client files
- Liaison with stakeholders (i.e Project managers, Engineers, Servicemen, Financial controller, AP/AR team, Suppliers, Customers etc.)
- Use of a multicurrency ERP - Microsoft Dynamis AX.
Accounts Assistant (Intern- Full time)
Cybercom Global Ltd
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Processing sales and purchase invoices
- AP & AR management, Bank Reconciliation (bank and bartercard statements)
- Liaison with stakeholders (Suppliers, Clients, Financial controller and technical staff)
- Assistance for office administration management.
Executive Business Loans
Softlogic Finance PLC
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Assessment of debt servicing capability of clients by analyzing financials
- Preparation of credit appraisals, cash flow analysis for each individual business to determine the preliminary credit checks
- Credit control
- Liaison with prospective clients for loan advisory
- Preparation of debtor performance reports
- General admin duties of the department and support for credit department
- Achievements: Thorough understanding on industry average financials
- Improved knowledge on cash flow projections and trends calculation.
Executive Risk Management
Softlogic Finance PLC
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Analysis and preparation of MIS reports on credit and operational risk for Credit Risk Management meetings
- Analysis and Identification of credit risk by drawing reports based on 80/20 pareto rule
- Drawing up BCP and Disaster recovery plans for each sections of the business.
- Development, updating and review of company processes and policies on an Annual basis
- Assistance to review Internal Controls to minimize the Fraud risk, Business risk, etc.
- Implementing system controls and business process and policy improvement to achieve better efficiencies across operation.
- Regular audits conducted to assess the level of compliance to policies
- Customers complaints handling.
- Assistance to successful implementation of new accounting and operations system.
- Achievements: Analytical thinking and ways of appropriate presentation/reporting
- Proficiency in the area of Risk and Control in a Financial Services Business
- Involvement to handle/be part of various successfully implemented projects of the company.
Skills
- Finance & Business Analytics
- Cash Flow Management
- Management Reporting
- Business Partnering
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Decision-Making
- Financial Statements
- Workload Management
Certification
- CPA - Certified Practising Accountant - Associate member (Feb 2021)
- CGMA CIMA UK- Chartered Global Management Accountant - Associate member (Jan 2011 - Mar 2019)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Finance) (Sep 2016 - Sep 2017)
References
Available on request
Timeline
Management Accountant
CODA Group
09.2022 - Current
Finance Manager
Transfreight Limited
09.2018 - 05.2022
Office Manager
Transfreight Limited
05.2018 - 09.2018
Accounts & Office Administrator (Full time, Contract)
Terra Cat - Power systems
02.2018 - 04.2018
Accounts Assistant (Intern- Full time)
Cybercom Global Ltd
11.2017 - 02.2018
Executive Business Loans
Softlogic Finance PLC
07.2016 - 09.2016
Executive Risk Management
Softlogic Finance PLC
09.2013 - 06.2016
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