Saandra Senanayake

Experience

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  HSBC

  Feb 2003 - Mar 2005

  Corporate Relationship Banker

  -Operational management - Portfolio of SME accounts-Front office operations - Corporate Banking

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  FedEx UK Ltd

  Oct 2005 - Jan 2009

  Corporate Account Management Support

  -Account management for all Southern England Corporate Depots-Reporting, Auditing, Monitoring re KPIs for accounts-Relationship Management

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  Japaninvest Group plc

  Feb 2009 - May 2012

  Chief Internal Audit Officer

  Equity research firm listed in the TSE, researching Japanese stocks, selling to American & European fund managers• Internal Audit- Audit Plan/Internal Audit Report - Wrote and Presented to the Board. - Conducted Internal Audits on a 6 monthly cycle in each branch - New York, Tokyo, Hong Kond, London. - Audit included checks in HR, IT, Financial and Compliance Regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions, Company and Personal Expenses, Revenue Reporting, Research Compliance Checks, Account Opening Compliance and Ongoing Administration, Bank Accounts, Fixed Assets and Transfer Pricing. - Set Improvement actions on findings from the audit, and managed staff in implementing these corrective actions. - Remained updated on regulatory developments of each Regulator – UK: FSA, Japan: FSA, USA: FINRA, Hong Kong: SFC. • Responsible for the UK Share Register and regulatory filings. Affected share transfers between London and Tokyo, ensuring adherence to all Compliance regulations.• Responsible for all Compliance matters and Record keeping in HR. - Overall responsibility of reporting to the CEO on HR matters.- Managed Office Managers in all branches to maintain up to date HR records.- Wrote Contracts, Severance Letters, and Transfer Letters.• Responsible for maintenance of IT infrastructure. Show less

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  BBDO Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

  Aug 2012 - May 2015

  Finance Manager

  Advertising Agency- Accountable for the Finance Function, Cash Management and preparation of all Statutory Accounting files/Developed and managed financial systems/Produced accurate financial reports. - Reporting Accounts/Tax for Group consolidation to the regional office based in Singapore / Also Monthly/Quarterly reporting budgets/actuals. - Preparing & Managing budgets/Monitoring and Interpreting cash flows and future trends.- Managing Debtors and Credit Control. - Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities. Analysing change and advising accordingly. - Liaising with Auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring is carried out/negotiating Audit fees/signing off Accounts. - Involvement in Client Fee Negotiations (Local and foreign clients). - Costing of all products – Digital/PR/TV, Radio, Press Advertising products.- Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts ie Auditors, Lawyers, Bankers, Statutory organisations, International clients. - Checked feasibility, Set up and Recruited Digital Advertising department. - Accountable for the HR function: HR Compliance/Staff fee negotiations/Monitoring and managing salaries. Independently managed payroll and all regulatory filings. - Accountable for IT Compliance.- Overhauled internal CRM and Invoice management system.- Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation. Show less

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  Enterprise Ceylon Capital (Private) Limited

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  VP-Finance and Compliance Officer

  Stock Brokerage- Reporting to CEO and in charge of the finance function, which includes share transaction settlements. - In charge of the compliance function; handling KYC & Anti-money laundering procedures; includes representing the company and liaising with the Colombo Stock Exchange, Securities & Exchange Commission & Financial Intelligence Unit.

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  WEBXPAY

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2019

  Finance Manager

  Internet payment services- Reporting to CEO; Participating in setting strategic initiatives for the company at Board level. - Overhauled the finance operation & set up processes. - Accountable for the finance, human resources & online payment risk functions. - Managed team of seven. - Revenue collection according to the SaaS accounting model.

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  Enterprise Ceylon Capital (Pvt) Ltd

  May 2021 - now

  Overseeing all aspects of the Trading license. Stock Brokerage

  • Head of Finance

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Compliance Officer

    May 2021 - Jan 2024