Jehan Fernando
Half Moon Bay
Summary
Academically grounded in Finance and Business Administration, I am an entrepreneur cum manager with a diverse skill set. My greatest strengths include a keen understanding of customer needs and the ability to strategically evaluate solutions that enhance the value proposition of their businesses. I excel at maximizing opportunities with limited resources and building strong relationships to foster business development. Moreover, I am committed to achieving excellence through effective teamwork.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Customer Service Representative
BRITISH PETROLEUM
10.2025 - Current
Non-working Director
SPJ HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD
01.2017 - Current
- Agriculture (Mainly for Cinnamon/Tea). Facilitated a group of Hi-tech agri-engineers from Israel to build mechanized prototype for cinnamon processing based on the customer’s requirements for a new automated plant.
- Main Agent for - Fabric Inspection System & other Yarn Solutions (Uster Technologies - Switzerland). Successfully sold & installed, 3 fully integrated smart camera defect capture & color variation, “fabric quality inspection algorithm systems” to one of the largest garments manufacturer’s in Sri Lanka (Brandix), who’s main exports are to the USA & Europe, for brands like NIKE, Lululemon, Adidas, Intimissimi, Tezenis, M&S, Victoria Secret, Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, Jack Willis & Columbia to name few.
- Main Agent for - Soil stabilization (for Farm roads/Factory Yard & Rural roads development - Envi Road - USA/Israel). Conducted a fully government approved commercial trial for the development of ‘Rural Roads’ in, Moneragala, Sri Lanka. Fully coordinated the trial in conjunction with the RDA of Sri Lanka (Former Chairman – Mr. Nihal Sooriyarachchi) & the team from USA & Israel.
- Coordinated all approvals pre-shipment of the product, for all government agencies concerned. (Sri Lanka Environmental Authority/Ministry of Power & Energy/Ministry of Finance/Customs).
- Coordinated shipment from the USA to Sri Lanka, clearance and transportation to site storage at Moneragala.
- Coordinated complete trial between foreign team & Local team of the RDA Moneragala office.
- Conducted all pre work, such as site visits, & soil testing at site through an approved laboratory.
Manager Operations
IMPACT SOLUTIONS (PVT) LTD
02.2007 - 09.2024
- Spearheaded market research to identify branding opportunities, cement strategies to sustain customers, for our clients.
- Collaborated with designers and editorial team on marketing materials.
- Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
- Supported marketing teams, creating, deploying and optimizing campaigns for clients.
- Planned and coordinated large events from concept/artworks/props/models/musicians/approvals for site/security/Social media/outfits & accessories/F&B menu planning/Transport.
- Fully kitted out over 50 Etisalat mobile phone stores Island wide, from interior to branding & Signage Island wide, by completing on average 4 stores per month.
- Deployed well-coordinated campaigns, events and public relations strategies to promote customer brands, in multiple locations.
- Overlook day-to-day activities in accordance with business objectives, legislations by coordinating with nominated legal teams where relevant.
- Led operational initiatives to streamline processes, resulting in improved efficiency across teams.
- Planned annual budgets for both company & client.
Accountant
LOWTAX LTD
01.2005 - 09.2006
- Final Accounts, Tax returns, Book-Keeping & Internal controls (for clients).
- 2004-2005 Contract Basis
Management Accountant
RAYTHEON SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD
01.2003 - 12.2004
- (Defense Weapons systems, Aircraft Modification & Integration, Airborne & Naval Systems, Air Traffic Management Technical & Software).
- Cash flows, Reconciliation from US parent Day-to day management reports and P&L for Harlow, Glenrothes (Scotland), Londonderry (Ireland) & Bedfordshire.
- Monitored, communicated and coordinated objectives. Reconciliation from US parent Day-to day management reports for UK, USA & Tel aviv Israel, for UK-MOD projects.
- Liaised between development centers & production centers between US, UK & Israel.
- Jan 2003-Dec 2003 Contract Basis
- Led financial reporting and analysis initiatives, enhancing accuracy and compliance across departments.
- Managed budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
Sub-contractor
FDM ASSOCIATES (PVT) LTD
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Final accounts, tax returns and other Accounting related jobs.
Manager Operations & Business Development
SIMPLY TRAINING UK (PVT) LTD
02.2000 - 11.2001
- IT Training provider, offering Practical training and Academics, MCSE/CCNA/CISCO/C+/Java.
- Budget Appraisal, Staff training, attending Courts, negotiating OD facilities, Company business report & Business plan for new ventures. Business development with potential foreign customers for student recruitment.
- Strategy & processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Team transition and new employee recruitment & orientation through effective training and development for specific targeted customers.
- Developed relationships with key corporate customers in the industry. Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships especially in the banking sector, insurance & Telecommunication.
- Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards & head hunters through agencies for key roles.
Office Manager
FDM ASSOCIATES (PVT) LTD
10.1997 - 01.2000
- Supervising staff on small company accounts for 75 -100 clients & related finance functions up to final accounts.
- As a crucial member of the business development team, I actively engaged in negotiating contracts and securing new business opportunities on behalf of our diverse range of clients, spanning various industries including IT, Construction, Finance, Marketing, and Service sectors.
- Oct 1997 - Jan 2000 Contract Basis
Senior Auditor
ERNST & YOUNG CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
05.1992 - 12.1994
- Performed over 50 Audits ranging from manufacturing/Telecom/Sri Lanka Airlines/Hotels/Farms/Shipping & Logistics/Church of England/FMCG/Banks/Insurance & Unit trust/Tea manufacturing/Garments factories, both internal & external statutory audits.
Education
Master of Arts - Informatics, Innovation, Computing & Security
Masters in Business Informatics
ICL Graduate Business School CBD Auckland. NZ 04.2001 -
MBA - undefined
University of Wales
UK09-2013
Bachelor Arts - Business Accounting
University of Hull
UK07-1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Business Development Marketing Strategies
- Research Skills
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
BRITISH PETROLEUM
10.2025 - Current
Non-working Director
SPJ HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD
01.2017 - Current
Manager Operations
IMPACT SOLUTIONS (PVT) LTD
02.2007 - 09.2024
Accountant
LOWTAX LTD
01.2005 - 09.2006
Management Accountant
RAYTHEON SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD
01.2003 - 12.2004
Sub-contractor
FDM ASSOCIATES (PVT) LTD
01.2002 - 12.2002
Master of Arts - Informatics, Innovation, Computing & Security
Masters in Business Informatics
04.2001 -
Manager Operations & Business Development
SIMPLY TRAINING UK (PVT) LTD
02.2000 - 11.2001
Office Manager
FDM ASSOCIATES (PVT) LTD
10.1997 - 01.2000
Senior Auditor
ERNST & YOUNG CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
05.1992 - 12.1994
MBA - undefined
University of Wales
Bachelor Arts - Business Accounting
University of Hull