Perry Weerakkody
Otahuhu,New Zealand
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Versatile team member offering over 5 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Team Leader
Spar Supermarkets (UK) Ltd
03.2011 - 08.2014
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Created an inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeled items, and arranged according to size or color.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Assistant Store Manager
Coral Racing Ltd
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
Treasury and Finance Business Analyst
Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand)
01.2022 - Current
- Execute Day-to-Day Cash Management activities involving consolidation of cash balances and maintaining liquidity
- Consolidate and analyse cash flow forecasting for 20 Districts
- Analyse and interpret data, make comparative analyses, and prepare investment recommendations
- Support annual bench-marking process to develop performance metrics and targets for treasury services
Shared Services Officer
Green Cross Health Ltd
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Daily reconciliation of over 90 pharmacy bank accounts by exporting transactions from PC banking into the core accounting system (Microsoft Dynamics) and reconciling
- Cash-flow analysis for pharmacy business in group and arrange to fund as required
- Generate and manage customer ageing reports and follow up on outstanding accounts
- Reduced revenue leakages by researching and resolving billing and collections disputes
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Finance - Finance
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK11.2018
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
London, UK12.2014
BBA - Business Management
University of Kelaniya
Colombo, Sri Lanka05.2008
Skills
- Retail knowledge
- Markdown procedures
- Store maintenance
- Visual Merchandising
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Pricing and Signage Updates
- Maintaining stock levels
- Stock replenishment
References
References available upon request
Extracurricular Activities
Team Leader, Ministry of Disaster Management, Colombo, 12/01/04, 03/31/05, Contributed to taking the census and help distributed aid in geographical areas of devastation during the 2004 Tsunami disaster in Sri Lanka.
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Cricket
Timeline
Treasury and Finance Business Analyst
Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand)
01.2022 - Current
Shared Services Officer
Green Cross Health Ltd
07.2019 - 12.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Coral Racing Ltd
08.2014 - 01.2016
Retail Team Leader
Spar Supermarkets (UK) Ltd
03.2011 - 08.2014
Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Finance - Finance
Auckland University of Technology
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
BBA - Business Management
University of Kelaniya
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