Upeka Hettiarachchi
Invercargill,New Zealand
Summary
A finance professional with more than 10 years of experience in accounting, auditing and finance with knowledge, experience, skills and 360 degrees thinking. A self-driven excellent team player. Proven ability to exceed employer expectation. Proficient in MS Office and Accounting ERPs such as Peechtree, Sage & Oracle.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director- Finance
Perera Global Traders (Pvt) Ltd
Negombo, SRI LANKA
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Perera Global Traders (Pvt) Limited was founded to deliver the pure Sri Lankan spices locally and across the globe under the brand name of "Tang Ceylon"
- Providing insights into the growth of the company in terms of financial management & running the operation to achieve a heathy management of funds, ensuring the timely payment of regulatory payments including government taxes
Auditor
Saji George Yohannan Chartered Accountants
Dubai, UAE
10.2001 - 07.2022
- Perform the Service Charge Budget review of Management Companies of jointly owned properties according to the RERA (The Real estate Regulatory Agency of Dubai) guidelines
- Perform the audits as per International Auditing Standards to ensure the financial statements of the client organizations are prepared in compliance with the applicable accounting standards and best practices
Accountant
Zeno Innovations (Private) Limited
Colombo, SRI LANKA
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Managing and overseeing all finance department activities remotely.
- Preparation and presentation of monthly financial statements to management.
- Execute all the payments in a timely and accurate manner.
- Preparation of various reports and providing management insights for business expansion and investments.
- Responsibility for income tax and other tax return filing and payments.
Financial Accountant (Head of Finance)
Karcher Tudawe
Colombo, SRI LANKA
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Tudawe Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd is the Sri Lankan sole Distributor for world renowned Cleaning Solution Provider - Karcher Germany
- The company sells and services quality cleaning machines, accessories, and detergents from Germany
- Involved in strategic decision making whilst managing all finance operations based on accounting principles and internal control system
- Holding the responsibility for company's working capital management & cash flow management by effective control over Payable, Debtors & Inventory
- Managing the optimal utilization of short term & long-term loan facilities & optimizing the other investment portfolio
- Assuring timely settlement of all the Taxes, (NBT, VAT, Income Tax, ESC, Stamp Duty) regulatory payments, incentives & supplier payments
- Handling & timely completion of External Audit & Internal Audits
- Managing the Import costing & logistics function of the company
- Liaising with Freight & clearing Agents for minimized lead times in import shipments
- Preparation of monthly financials, budgets, variance analysis & providing timely & accurate insights into the ownership of the company
- Fulfilling the ad-hoc information requirements of management
- Implementing the 5S & process re-engineering in the Finance division
- Involving in marketing activities such as initiating seasonal promotions with banks
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young
Colombo, SRI LANKA
11.2011 - 08.2015
- Independently managed audits of small and medium scale companies in diversified industries
- Managed multiple audit engagements at a given point in time effectively and efficiently
- Effectively handled overall direction and control of the progress of the audits involved, resulting in achievement of deadlines
- Developed and provided improvements on working papers and tests which resulted in a reduction in time spent on the engagements
- Ensured timely billing and prompt follow-up on collections on respective audit engagements resulting in less than 30 days for debt collection period
- Developed Audit Reports and reported directly to the Partner in a timely manner
- Managed teams, ensuring adequate coaching and appropriate mentorship
Education
Masters of Applied Management -
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZAssociate Member -
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Sri Lanka09.2015
Bachelor's degree in business management - BSc Management - Accounting Special
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Sri Lanka02.2014
Passed Finalist - Association Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka - AAT
12.2008
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Decision-making Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Analytical Ability
- Management Experience
- Knowledge of digital tools
Hobbies and Interests
Singing & listening to music, Playing Organ, Baking
Extracurricular Activities
Participated in Annual University Carrols, dancing act of English Day and the musical program (Ridma Nadee) Treasurer - Senior Prefects & Sinhala Literature Association, Member - College Eastern Band, College Choir, Commercial Union & Media Unit Award winner in college and zonal singing competitions Participated in the Three day Out bound Training - Bellihuloya, Sri Lanka
Languages
English, Sinhala, Hindi - Sound knowledge
References
References to be provided when required.
Timeline
Director- Finance
Perera Global Traders (Pvt) Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Accountant
Zeno Innovations (Private) Limited
01.2019 - 09.2021
Financial Accountant (Head of Finance)
Karcher Tudawe
09.2015 - 12.2018
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young
11.2011 - 08.2015
Auditor
Saji George Yohannan Chartered Accountants
10.2001 - 07.2022
Masters of Applied Management -
Southern Institute of Technology
Associate Member -
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Bachelor's degree in business management - BSc Management - Accounting Special
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Passed Finalist - Association Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka - AAT
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