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Uma Paranawidana, CA

Hamilton,WKO

Summary

A passionate Chartered Accountant with more than five years of experience in financial accounting and tax compliance. Skilled in preparing financial statements , Tax returns and Management reports to internal and external stakeholders. Proficient user of Xero and MS office. Constantly updated for changes in tax law as a part of continuous professional development implemented by CAANZ. Excellent problem solving skills, integrity, effective verbal & written communication and a commitment to accuracy and delivering high quality work.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Chartered Accountant

Plateau Group
Hamilton
06.2020 - Current
  • Prepare end of year financial statements and Tax returns for all companies & Trusts within the group
  • Prepare two monthly GST returns and quarterly FBT returns
  • Specialized tasks including declaring dividends, sales accounts, end of year journals & RWT/DWT certificates
  • Prepare Quarterly management reports to Management & External stake holders
  • Credit Control
  • Provide system support to Sales & Purchasing teams.

Assistant Accountant

Plateau Group
Hamilton
01.2016 - 06.2020
  • Debtor Management and Cashflow Analysis
  • Xero Reconciliations on a daily basis
  • Purchase ledger management
  • Manage supplier payment run
  • Provide Integration and Inventory system support to remote sites.

Management Accounts Assistant

Massive Pub Ltd
London, UK
04.2005 - 08.2007
  • Preparation of Bank Reconciliation and Cash Flow forecast
  • Explanation of cost variances to Management Accountant
  • Estimation for accruals and prepayments
  • Preparation of invoices, credit control and reconciliation of the creditors control account.

Purchase Ledger Controller

Thales Telematics
London, UK
03.2004 - 02.2005
  • Managing the Purchase Ledger -post & allocate remittances
  • Daily reconciliation of bank account
  • Accounting for accruals and prepayments
  • Dealing with debtors and facilitating payment plans.

Education

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand -

CAANZ
Hamilton
05-2020

Bachelor of Business Analysis - Major in Accounting

University of Waikato
Hamilton
12.2015

Skills

  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Tax Compliance
  • Management Reporting
  • Cashflow Analysis & Budgeting
  • Xero - Adviser Level & Practise Manager
  • System support for Cin7 inventory Management software
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Established internal control procedures
  • Confident in written and verbal communication
  • Coached team on debtor management strategies
  • Implemented Credit control mechanisms

Community and volunteer experience

  • Prosper Business Ltd, Hamilton (Volunteer) 2022 -2023 - Prepare Financial statements & Tax returns for individuals, companies & Trusts
  • Southwell School, Hamilton (Community ) 2018- 2023 - Parent help in school activities : Southwell Opera, Hamilton, 2018-01-01, 2023-12-31, Southwell Opera, Performing arts concerts & Cricket matches

References

Upon Request

Timeline

Chartered Accountant

Plateau Group
06.2020 - Current

Assistant Accountant

Plateau Group
01.2016 - 06.2020

Management Accounts Assistant

Massive Pub Ltd
04.2005 - 08.2007

Purchase Ledger Controller

Thales Telematics
03.2004 - 02.2005

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand -

CAANZ

Bachelor of Business Analysis - Major in Accounting

University of Waikato

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