Chalitha Dissanayake

Experience

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  CT CLSA

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2014

  Research Analyst

  Monitor all developments in relation to Sri Lankan Economy and listed companiesDevelop in-depth financial models, forecasts and valuationsPublish extensive research reports mainly targeting foreign and local institutional investorsReview and interpret financial statements of publicly traded companies, participate industry conferences, on-site visits to gather first-hand information and to improve industry knowledgeInitiate and maintain strong business contacts with company management and investors including foreign & local fund managers and high net worth investorsSectors covered:1. Bank, Finance and Insurance2. Plantations3. Manufacturing4. Macro Economy Show less

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  NDB Zephyr Partners Lanka (Private) Limited

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2016

  Private Equity Analyst

  Research / Analysis on private companies utilizing financial modeling techniques to determine the merits / demerits of investing in company equity Structured the equity investment along with other legal documents (term sheets, share sale and purchase agreements)Lead the financial, legal, commercial and environmental due diligence prior to the investment Develop the five-year business strategy including financial structure, org structure, HR plan, operations planMonitor the performance of portfolio companies on a regular basis to drive them towards expected profitability Investment Projects:1. Invested in a centralized laundry, servicing major hotels in Colombo 2. Invested in an Indian micro-finance company focusing on housing finance Show less

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  Barista Coffee Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

  Dec 2016 - May 2020

  Head Of Finance

  Responsible for accounting & finance, procurement, IT and legal functions of the company Prepare strategic plan including annual budgets and leading the team towards achievement of goals set for the yearReview and analyse company performance on a monthly basis and take corrective action for any deviations from the strategic plan Continuously Improve procedures to international standards practiced in leisure industry Decide on new investment initiatives and provide strategies Show less

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  WNS Global Services

  May 2020 - Apr 2023

  Senior Group Manager - Finance

  Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager - EV Cargo UK LtdAnalysis: Preparation of budgets, cash flow forecasts, performance measurement reports and assisting with transformation projectsReporting: Preparation of monthly management accounts and present to department headsLiaise with auditors in completing the annual auditAdmin: Manage all payments to suppliers, payroll, HMRC. Oversee collections from debtorsSystems used: Oracle NetSuite, Cargo Wise, Power BI, Sage Show less

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  Orbital Energy PTE Ltd.

  Mar 2023 - now

  Chief Financial Officer