Salinda Withanaarachchi
Riccarton,Christchurch
Summary
Demonstrated expertise in delivering actionable insights through management reporting and variance analysis, significantly improving client decision-making and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant and Business Advisor
Kendons Scott McDonalds Limited
Christchurch
06.2019 - Current
- Delivered accountancy and advisory services to diverse clients, enhancing operational efficiencies.
- Prepared client management reports monthly and quarterly for informed decision-making.
- Executed balance sheet reconciliations and other financial reconciliations.
- Calculated revenue recognition and lease liabilities in compliance with IFRS standards.
- Developed business scenarios using investment appraisal techniques for strategic pricing and investment decisions.
- Created costing models to assess project profitability and advised on critical decision variables.
- Compiled benchmarking information from financial and non-financial data for performance assessment.
- Generated forecasts and budgets regularly for financing and business management purposes.
Consultant service (Part-time)
BEE Consulting Limited
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided management accounting services, including cash flow forecasts and stock management advice.
- Delivered comprehensive management reporting to enhance decision-making for clients.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize operational efficiency across various functions.
Customer Service Representative
Challenge Lincoln Fuels Ltd
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Executed cashier duties at point of sale to ensure accurate transactions.
- Provided forecourt service, assisting customers with fuel and vehicle needs.
- Performed stock replenishments to maintain optimal inventory levels.
Assistant General Manager – Lingerie Cluster
Timex Garment Pvt Ltd
, Sri Lanka
04.2013 - 08.2017
- Oversaw finance, purchasing, internal auditing, and administration.
- Monitored production plans to ensure seamless business operations with planners and coordinators.
- Served as SAP Module Champion for Production Planning and Materials Management modules.
- Managed HR, maintenance, and stores departments to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed expenditure trends to recommend budget levels and enforce expenditure control.
- Directed all buyer compliance audits in collaboration with the compliance team.
- Resolved daily administrative issues to maintain smooth factory operations.
Accounts & Administration Manager
Fergasam (Bangladesh) Limited
, Bangladesh
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Oversaw entire finance, purchasing, internal auditing, and administration for factory operations.
- Managed fund flow while following up on debt collection processes.
- Analyzed revenue and expenditure trends to recommend budget levels and ensure expenditure control.
- Liaised with bankers, auditors, and income tax authorities as necessary.
- Coordinated buyer compliance audits in collaboration with compliance team.
Management Accountant
Timex & Fergasam Group
, Sri Lanka
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Analyzed financial and non-financial data, interpreting findings for strategic decision-making by management.
- Prepared annual budgets and forecasts for 17 facilities, reporting variances to the board of directors.
- Developed management tools to assess and analyze financial and operational metrics.
- Created processes for monthly work-in-progress reports in ERP system, ensuring implementation and monitoring.
Accounts Assistant - Accountant
E.B. Creasy & Co PLC
, Sri Lanka
02.2006 - 06.2010
- Generated short-term cash flow projections and assisted with weekly cash forecasts.
- Prepared monthly accounts for manufacturing division.
- Reviewed and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to Board of Directors.
- Compiled consolidated financial statements for E.B. Creasy Group and subsidiaries.
- Coordinated annual audit process with external auditors to finalize company report.
- Evaluated projects for financial feasibility and assessed new investments.
- Calculated income tax computations for E.B. Creasy & Co PLC.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka06-2007
Provisional Member -
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
New ZealandFinalist -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSkills
- MS Office Suite
- Accounting software
- Budgeting tools
- Inventory management
- Payroll systems
- Project management
- Financial reporting
- Cash flow forecasting
- Cost analysis
- Financial modeling
- Process improvement
- Risk assessment
Nonrelated Referees
Provide upon request
Timeline
Accountant and Business Advisor
Kendons Scott McDonalds Limited
06.2019 - Current
Consultant service (Part-time)
BEE Consulting Limited
08.2018 - 12.2019
Customer Service Representative
Challenge Lincoln Fuels Ltd
02.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant General Manager – Lingerie Cluster
Timex Garment Pvt Ltd
04.2013 - 08.2017
Accounts & Administration Manager
Fergasam (Bangladesh) Limited
05.2012 - 03.2013
Management Accountant
Timex & Fergasam Group
06.2010 - 05.2012
Accounts Assistant - Accountant
E.B. Creasy & Co PLC
02.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Colombo
Provisional Member -
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
Finalist -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
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