Michael Mathiyalakan

Experience

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  Government of Sri Lanka

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Cooperative Inspector

  • Audited the MPCS accounts, books and submit the report to the ACCD. (Asst. Commissioner of Co-operative Development) • Supervised the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) system collaborating with Donor- (UNDP)• Advised and facilitated MPCS (Multi purpose Co-operative Societies) for their development specially in the financial activities.• Monitored the dry ration distribution, inventory level and report to project implement partner (Example UN/World Food Programme, GA) • Worked closely for project implement partner (Example: UNDP-Providing statistical information) • Facilitated mobilization and support to fisheries cooperative societies (Monitoring, Granting loan & recovery activities.)• Conducted seminars to MPCS branch managers regarding the business act ivies.• Annual and surprise stocktaking in MPCS.• Appointed by CCD for the member of special audit team for auditing the MPCS where needed. Show less

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  Caritas Internationalis

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

  Sectional Manager - Livelihood
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  UNICEF

  Nov 2005 - Jun 2008

  Finance Assistant

  • Reviewed documents submitted by government partners and NGOs to reconcile outstanding advances or to request reimbursement for pre-financed activities to ensure compliance with UNICEF finance rules, regulations and established budgetary limits• Involved monitoring and evaluation activities with Programme staff in relation with partner’s financial capacity, past activities, present activities, financial procedure and records maintaining in respective implementing partners.• Preparing & submitting reports report to Colombo office & Head of zone related with CAG status (new advances, outstanding, liquidation, Follow-up actions)• Reviewed request for advances for CAG prior to payment. Verify that partner doesn’t have outstanding CAG of greater than 6 months. • Conducted information sharing meetings with program staff regarding the status of outstanding Advance (CAG).• Conducted informal seminars for partners separate for government and NGOS as well as program wise relate with the accounting procedures and documentation. • Shared accounting and documentation techniques individually with program staff in their initial review of partner’s financial documentation. And support to avoid/reduce disallowable bill Show less

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  Oxfam International

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2013

  Programme Finance Officer - East

  • Review & monitor the partner grants and ensure the Oxfam & Donor compliance. • Focal person for Cash Transfer Programme ( CTP ) • Members of tender committee. • Supervise the Finance officer in partner grant payments & day to day payments• Preparing budget and financial phasing for East Region programs and Programme support cost budget.• Reviewing the partner proposal / budget for providing grant. • Preparing donor finance report ( EU , ECHO, AusAid DFID , CIDA) • Monitoring and reporting of the expenses against monthly/ quarterly / yearly allocation• Inspecting and ensuring the payments, logistic documentations and all finance related documentation are comply with Oxfam / Donor procedures.• Providing training to field non-finance team and partner staffs.• Check and ensure that field offices accounting system are in compliance with Oxfam procedure.• Providing guidance to Finance officer in “People Soft” (web based Oxfam Programme Accountability system) coding and preparation of cashbook & bankbook.• Ensuring the implementation of “People Soft” procedures and CRIMSON contract management. • Coordinate the East region’s partner for the audits and external evaluation. Show less

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  World Vision Lanka

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

  Accountant

  •Provide financial support to ensure high quality, accuracy and consistency of work in program/project implementation by preparing payments, cash book, ledgers and monthly accounts. Bank reconciliaton. •Provide procurement support procure the quality goods & services cost effective way.•Ensure that the day to day operational procedures in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, audit etc., are conducted in a timely manner and in line with WVL Policy and Procedure.•Assist the ADP Manager in planning and developing project budget in line with the ADPs Plan of Action.•Prepare and monitor the financial reports and related schedules such as Bank Reconciliation, advances & payable aging analysis.•Preparing payments, logistic documentations and all finance related documentation are complying with KOICA donor procedures. Show less

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  Oxfam Australia

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  FINANCE COORDINATOR
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  Oxfam

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  FINANCE MANAGER - NEPAL
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  Lanka social ventures

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  Senior Business Advisor

  Lanka social ventures is a social enterprise to promote and support entrepreneurship and innovation for social change and environmental sustainability. I worked as Senior Business Advisor to supports entrepreneurial and innovative individuals, groups, community organizations and SMEs to develop and transform into successful and financially sustainable 'social enterprises'.

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  Street Child

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

  Programme & Operations Manager
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  Scope Global

  Nov 2020 - now

  • District Manager

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Regional Programme Coordinator - East at Scope Global

    Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
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  Palladium: Make It Possible

  Nov 2021 - now

  Reginal Programme Coordinator - Eastern Sri Lanka