Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Training
Timeline
Generic

SHAMINA SAPARAMADU

573, Birchs Road, ,Lincoln

Summary

Accounting graduate and Education postgraduate with extensive Accounting teaching experience (SL) and Office Management Experience in Christchurch, New Zealand. Motivational Office manager adept in training, developing and leading multidisciplinary and interdepartmental teams. Offers key strengths in office and customer management systems operations and implementation. Exposure in retail industry and operations with hands on experience of GST,PAYE,ACC payments and Xero accounting in New Zealand

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Manager

Lincoln retail Ltd
02.2018 - Current

Order and maintain stock Payments to the suppliers Returning the papers, magazines and bread Dealing with the Business bank account Maintaining the records of the store to file the GST, PAYE and ACC Staff training, recruiting when needed Preparation of the weekly schedule for the staff Dealing with customer complaints

Staff management, Recruit staff and payroll and payment for the bills as well as wages.

Dealing with bank for all the monitory circumstances.

  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels for in-demand products and reducing excess merchandise.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through proactive engagement, attentive service, and efficient problem resolution.
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage and maintain profitability.
  • Completed daily paperwork and computer entry of sales data as established by management.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Office Manager

Aurora Insurance
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Established efficient workflow process, monitored daily and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of the office personal and activities administrated to CRM and company database
  • Oversaw the office inventory activities, including ordering and requisition, and stocking of Product Brochures, other reatated documents and Stationary, prepare master files of the customers, maintain accounts of the company, Order and maintain the office suppliers of the company
  • Mainly Dealing with the insurance companies to see the issues with the customer policies

Office Administrator & Manager

Serenity Trust Financial Services
11.2015 - 03.2017
  • Prepare accounts for the company Accountant and Bank Reconciliation

Store Assistant

Robert Street Convenience Store
07.2015 - 05.2016
  • Order and maintain stock Payments to the suppliers Returning the papers, magazines and bread Dealing with the Business bank account Maintaining the records of the store to file the GST, PAYE and ACC Staff training, recruiting when needed Preparation of the weekly schedule for the staff Dealing with customer complaints

Office Administrator

Lincoln & Rolleston Parishes of St Patrick’s church
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Update & maintain newly introduced Xero Accounting software including GST returns
  • Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Update and maintain parish roll and planned giving
  • Preparation of Bank reconciliation for the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch.

Office Administrator/Book Keeper

Serenity Trust Financial Services
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Prepare accounts for the company Accountants Maintain & update customer records and preparation of accounts payable and receivables
  • Prepare master files for new customers.

Accounting Teacher

St. Bridget’s Convent School Colombo 07
01.2011 - 10.2014
  • Taught Accountancy for local Ordinary level, Advance level, Edexcel A/S and A2 students
  • Assisted the teachers who were doing the Post Graduate Diploma in Education.

Accounting Teacher and Sectional Head

Leeds International School- Panadura
10.2007 - 12.2011
  • Taught Accounting for Edexcel O/L, A/S and A2 level students( English Medium) I was a interview panel member with Director of the Board and School Principal for teachers and students interviews
  • Co-ordinated the Edexcel examination entries as well as the examination results of students with the British Council
  • Prepared time tables for the teachers as well as for classes
  • Organised and handled parent teacher meetings
  • Organised educational trips, teacher training programs and seminars for teachers, as well as students
  • Provided 100 % pass rate in Edexcel Accounting for G.C.E O/L, A/S and A2 with more than 90% A and B grade passes Achievements : Awarded a special teacher award for Providing Outstanding Results for 3 consecutive years.

Accounting and Economics Teacher

Ilma International Girls School –Colombo 05
06.2003 - 12.2007

Self-Employed

Spiro Pharma
10.2005 - 05.2007
  • Assisted my husband (a registered pharmacist) to manage his pharmacy operation
  • Made monthly payments to staff working in the pharmacy Handled banking transactions and prepared bank reconciliation statements Entered transactions in the prime entry books and ledger accounts Prepared financial statements every 6 months
  • Made payments to suppliers, Priced products & Stock control

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Education -

Open University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2008

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy - Accounting And Business Management

University of Sri Jaywardanapura Sri Lanka
Colombo Sri Lanka
01.2001

Licentiate Examination at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka -

Institute of Charted Accountant
Colombo Sri Lanka
07.1998

Diploma in Computer Studies -

I.B.M. Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.1997

GCE Advanced Level Examination -

Holy Family Convent
Colombo Sri Lanka
01.1995

Skills

  • Database administration
  • Account reconciliation
  • Team leadership
  • Punctual
  • Customer-service oriented
  • Team building
  • Customer and client relations
  • Time management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Inventory management
  • Familiar with Xero accounting
  • Exposure to the New Zealand working and office admin environment
  • Relevant qualifications to postgraduate level, with strong academic achievement
  • More than 12 years’ experience teaching accounting at High School level
  • Proven history of success and dedication producing outstanding accountancy results for all schools taught at
  • Promoted to Sectional Head very early at Leeds International School in recognition of excellent performance Gained exposure to administration including recruitment, conduct and organization of seminars to teachers and students, timetable co-ordination and management of staff meetings along with Director/Principal
  • Awarded a special award for three consecutive years for producing 100% results in O Levels, A Levels and A2 Levels
  • Managed all business accounts including returns and wages while husband was running his own Pharmacy operation
  • Appointed as the Chief Coordinator for the inaugural swimming meet of Aqua Kids Swimming Club for more than 350 children Overall responsibility for event, recording of final timings and certificates for more than 150 heats and finals
  • Customer Service
  • Cash Management
  • Store operations
  • Inventory Control
  • Complaint resolution
  • Team Training
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic selling
  • Leadership Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team training and development
  • Marketing strategy
  • Merchandising operations
  • Budget Planning
  • Merchandise planning

References

  • Available on request


Training

Xero Accounting familiarization when Lincoln & Rolleston parishes were introduced to Xero Accounting software [attended two practical sessions with a professional appointed by the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch 2015]

Timeline

Retail Manager

Lincoln retail Ltd
02.2018 - Current

Office Manager

Aurora Insurance
04.2017 - 02.2018

Office Administrator & Manager

Serenity Trust Financial Services
11.2015 - 03.2017

Store Assistant

Robert Street Convenience Store
07.2015 - 05.2016

Office Administrator

Lincoln & Rolleston Parishes of St Patrick’s church
01.2015 - 07.2015

Office Administrator/Book Keeper

Serenity Trust Financial Services
01.2015 - 07.2015

Accounting Teacher

St. Bridget’s Convent School Colombo 07
01.2011 - 10.2014

Accounting Teacher and Sectional Head

Leeds International School- Panadura
10.2007 - 12.2011

Self-Employed

Spiro Pharma
10.2005 - 05.2007

Accounting and Economics Teacher

Ilma International Girls School –Colombo 05
06.2003 - 12.2007

Post Graduate Diploma in Education -

Open University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy - Accounting And Business Management

University of Sri Jaywardanapura Sri Lanka

Licentiate Examination at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka -

Institute of Charted Accountant

Diploma in Computer Studies -

I.B.M. Colombo, Sri Lanka

GCE Advanced Level Examination -

Holy Family Convent
SHAMINA SAPARAMADU