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Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Hobbies
References
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Software
Languages
Interests
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Priyal Nanayakkara

Priyal Nanayakkara

Mount Roskill,Auckland

Summary

Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Administrator

COMET Auckland
Auckland, Auckland
10.2023 - Current

https://cometauckland.org.nz/

  • Handling Accounts Receivables and Payables
  • Preparing monthly and half-yearly financial reporting and budget oversight
  • Ensuring timely responses to internal and external queries through Accounts inbox
  • Manage contract-related financial tasks, including invoicing, and maintaining contract files
  • Payroll processing, PAYE, KiwiSaver contributions, and GST filings to ensure compliance and accuracy
  • Support the CFO in financial and payroll management activities for the Board of Trustees
  • Facilitate key HR processes, including recruitment, training, and payroll functions, while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards
  • Systems: Xero, iPayroll, ApprovalMax, Sales Force & Calxa

Accounts Administrator

Precision Stationery and Office Furniture- Auckland
Auckland
07.2023 - 09.2023

https://www.totaloffice.co.nz/

  • Serving walking customers and online customer service
  • Handling stock related transactions
  • Invoicing, receipting and bank reconciliations
  • Handling Accounts payables & GST filling
  • Maintaining trading website
  • System: MYOB

Accountant & IA

Ideal Group of Companies
03.2017 - 06.2023

https://idealmotors.lk | https://mahindraifl.lk | https://premiercenter.lk | https://idealfirstchoice.lk

Ideal group consists of four main companies in automotive industry with unit sales, unit assembling plant, after market service and spare parts sales. In addition to that, there are several other companies in construction, renewable energy, automotive parts manufacturing and logistics.

  • Handling/Managing Accounts Receivables and Payables
  • Handling stock related transactions, bank reconciliations
  • General ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparation of monthly management reports
  • Filing tax returns and liaising with regulating institutions
  • Implementing financial controlling process
  • Financial Reporting
  • IT: IFS, Xero, Sage, Accpac & QuickBooks

External Auditor

AbeyRatna & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
07.2012 - 02.2017

AbeyRatna & Co., a member of AGN Internal has a large client base in a wide range of industries and provides tax consultation, statutory audit services, due diligence, assurance and consultancy services in Sri Lanka.

  • Audited financial statements for compliance with reporting standards and regulations.
  • Tested internal controls and accounting records, identified, and reported on operational and financial risks.
  • Ensured client compliance with statutory reporting and industry regulations.
  • Evaluated the cost-effectiveness and risks of operational processes, activities, policies, and systems.
  • Provided advisory services on tax laws and regulatory payments.

Accountant

Suntel Limited
11.2005 - 05.2012

This is a Swedish multinational telecommunication company which was mainly contributed to introduce wireless (CDMA) land telephones in Sri Lanaka. The company was later acquired by Dialog Axiata PLC.

  • Appointed as a Junior Finance Executive and progressed up to the position of Accountant
  • IT: IFS & TeleBiz

Education

MBA -

ICL
Auckland, NZ
11-2024

CA -

CA ANZ
Auckland, NZ
02-2024

CA -

CA Sri Lanka
01.2011

Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance Special) -

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
12-2005

Skills

  • Business Analysis
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Reporting
  • Tax law familiarity
  • Budget Preparation
  • Management Accounting
  • Xero Advisor
  • ERP Systems
  • Microsoft 365
  • Payroll Systems
  • Financial Controls
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Developed a standard reporting format for Ideal Group, enhancing charts of accounts, financial analytics, models, and insights for Business Partners and Leadership.
  • Created a comprehensive budget framework and template for the group.
  • Increased EBIT ratio from 5% to 12% through cost reduction and price simulations.
  • Executed inventory control process, reducing inventory loss/misuse to below 2% annually from over 10%.
  • Collaborated with business partners to reduce inventory cycle period from 6 months to 3 months.
  • Introduced a credit control policy, streamlining debtor management and recovering long outstanding balances.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls across various operations of the group.

Certification

  • Xero Advisor and Payroll Certifications
  • Complete Guide to Power BI for Data Analysts by Microsoft Press
  • Corporate Finance: Robust Financial Modelling
  • Financial Modelling and Forecasting Financial Statements

Hobbies

Wild life and Nature Photography

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Software

Ipayroll

Xero

Myob

IFS

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Interests

Photography

Timeline

Finance Administrator

COMET Auckland
10.2023 - Current

Accounts Administrator

Precision Stationery and Office Furniture- Auckland
07.2023 - 09.2023

Accountant & IA

Ideal Group of Companies
03.2017 - 06.2023

External Auditor

AbeyRatna & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
07.2012 - 02.2017

Accountant

Suntel Limited
11.2005 - 05.2012

MBA -

ICL

CA -

CA ANZ

CA -

CA Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance Special) -

University of Colombo
Priyal Nanayakkara