Chamodi Jayarathna

Experience

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  A C M Ifhaam & Company

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2014

  Audit Associate

  • Prepared and conducted audits and developed detailed audit and other financial reports according to Auditing and Accounting Standards (SLAs).• Calculated company, individual, and other taxes in compliance with tax legislation and company law.

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  Unilever

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2022

  • Prepared, monitored, and analyzed budgets and forecasts for warehouse and logistics costs, conducting in-depth investigations into variances and identifying risks and opportunities for cost optimization.• Produced insightful and analytical commentary and reporting, providing key decision-making support for stakeholders in supply chain management.• Developed and maintained detailed schedules and reconciliations for major accounts, organized cost center-wise, enhancing transparency and accuracy in reporting for logistic and warehouse costs.• Assisted in the preparation of Financial Statements while coordinating and passing relevant journal entries for accrued liabilities and provisions.• Demonstrated expertise in audit support, effectively assisting in all audit inquiries during the yearly financial audit, providing comprehensive reasons and reliable backups.• Ensured 100% on-time payments for warehouse and logistics services by meticulously approving invoices and recording entries into appropriate cost centers and legal entities, maintaining financial integrity. Show less • Achieved regional debtor KPIs by reducing long overdue accounts receivables by 70% within 6 months through customer and merchandiser negotiations to ensure ongoing financial stability.• Performed an ongoing review of the customer master for 80+ customers and verified with the SAP system to check on credit limits and payment terms for tracking purposes.• Approved and released sales order worth $500 Million LKR weekly using SAP system while adhering to credit thresholds of customers to avoid undue credit risk.• Performed month-end closing for 35 clients by posting journal entries in compliance with accounting standards to ensure the integrity of financial statements. Show less

  • Accounts Analyst – Supply Chain Finance

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Accounts Receivable-Sales and Customer Accounting

    Jul 2016 - Dec 2018
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  LGC

  Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

  Accounts Receivable Associate

  • Optimize cash flow and minimize outstanding accounts receivable by tracking and following up on outstanding sales invoices and payments via Salesforce, email, and telephone• Process payments in multiple currencies through EFTs, wire transmissions, cheques, and credit cards into the accounting system in an accurate and timely manner• Prepare weekly sales reports, and AR reports and assist with month-end and year-end financial closing process while recording journal entries as needed• Conduct regular credit card and bank reconciliations in multiple currencies for multiple bank accounts and generate reconciliations reports• Issue credit notes and refunds while collaborating with sales and Customer Service with customer order authorizations• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders to resolve issues arising from invoicing discrepancies, refunds, credits, and cancellations• Analyzing and reconciling customer ledger to identify discrepancies Show less

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  Achievers

  Jan 2024 - Feb 2024

  Accounts Receivable Analyst

  • Execute AR-related processes accurately and in a timely manner by performing analysis and reconciliations, creating journal entries, and following up with open and reconciling items • Prepare and send out invoices and credit memos accurately and in a timely manner • Review customer contracts and order forms to ensure customer master data and invoices are set up and maintained accurately • Generate monthly reports and assist with account reconciliation • Work with internal departments to address issues, recommend solutions, and respond in a timely manner to inquiries from both internal and external customers • Assist in developing process improvement policies and procedures • Assist in financial audits and collaborate with external auditors as necessary Show less

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  Blue Ant Media

  May 2024 - now

  Accounts Receivable & Revenue Analyst

  • Taking the lead in certain revenue streams of the business, ensuring the month-end close is well managed and deadlines are respected.• Overseeing the recording of all bank entries, ensuring timely booking, and providing bank reconciliations for accounts under the management of the revenue department.• Developing a thorough understanding of contractual arrangements underpinning revenue-driven costs to assess the accuracy and completeness of costs and accrued liabilities.• Keeping informed of developments in accounting standards related to revenue recognition, ensuring Blue Ant is compliant and can model future accounting treatment associated with various deal structures.• Working closely with Business Unit and Operation colleagues to ensure they are aware of any challenges and supporting Finance’s efforts to collect. Show less