Tharindu Wijetunga

Experience

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  PwC

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

  Trainee Accountant
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  LTL Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

  Accountant
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  ACL Cables PLC

  Jun 2010 - May 2013

  Accountant
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  Royal Fernwood Porcelain Limited

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Finance Manager
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  Maliban Group

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2017

  Finance Manager

  • Monitor, control, report management information & walkthrough the weekly production process with Chairman & MD.• Performed Business Process Re-engineering through SAP S/4 HANA ERP & Introduced electronic payments platform through Sampath Bank integration.• Implemented hSenid HR/ payroll system & reduced borrowing costs by re-structuring the loans.• Identify & analyze areas of potential risk to the company including financial, insurance, tax, investments & stability. • Prepare financial reports, statements & reports for meeting, department heads, & the CEO. Show less

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  CEYLEX Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2019

  Financial Controller

  Strategic Planning & Treasury Operations, Investment Portfolio Management, Renewable Energy, Electricity Transmission and Distribution, EPC Project Planning & Supervision

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  LD Heavy Engineering Pvt. Ltd

  Feb 2018 - Nov 2024

  Director

  A subsidiary of CEYLEX Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd• Review & evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination & strategic planning, etc. & devise/ execute improvements.• Develop & coordinate plans, policies, resources & mission to attain stipulated objectives. • Build & maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with internal departments, external partners, regulatory authorities & customers.

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  Ceylex Renewables (Pvt.) Ltd

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2024

  Chief Financial Officer

  Eminent Feats • Led the implementation of SAP S/4 Hana ERP system, integrating Finance, Materials Management, Production Planning, QA, Sales & Distribution for a FMCG manufacturer, which is a green field implementation. • Reduced interest rates via efficient debt restructuring negotiation & solved a complex contract dispute for a project in Africa funded by International Funding Agency.• Implemented a sales force automation system in a FMCG company, integrating with SAP S/4 HANA.• Implemented a HR Module, Performance Appraisal System & a Cost Benefit Justification Model for marketing, ensuing to reducing non-value marketing expenditure & increasing sales growth by 1.5%.• Appointment Director of LD Heavy Engineering owing to my stellar performance. • Developed standardized financial models for energy project investments, which facilitates Monte Carlo planning in investment appraisals.• My job scope was proliferated by virtue of consistent solid performance. • Established a subsidiary company to generate Solar power in Cambodia ab initio.JD• Report to the Executive Director & lead the Finance, Administration, HR operations of 19 subsidiaries in 6 countries. • Supervise & strategize the finance function for the group including financial analysis & planning, budgeting, capital financing, risk management, debt management, cost control, contracts, procurement, accounting, financial/ management reporting & auditing. • Promote & maintain effective financial management practices by providing financial support & advice to the CEO, Directors & HODs.• Direct & oversee the day-to-day operations of the assigned functions in collaboration with the top brass to ensure long-range people strategies, business goals, objectives & initiatives best serve the company goals. • Visit sites frequently, streamline operations & conduct finance literacy program for Project Managers to improve financial planning on projects. Show less

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  South Asia Foods LLC

  Oct 2024 - now

  Chief Financial Officer