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About me
Experienced, result-driven Accounts Assistant (Bookkeeper)| Expert in Financial accounting, Reconciliation, AR,AP,Xero, Sage and QuickBooks|Open to Relocation|Immediately available for new opportunities.
Education

Aat
2024 -Diploma in bookkeepingCurrently Reading this Qualification

University of sri jayewardenepura
2015 - 2018Bachelor of science - bsc finance (special) gpa 3.43 second class (lower)
University of greenwich
2022 - 2023Master of accounting and finance accounting distinction
Experience

Magamage & company
Nov 2017 - Nov 2018Audit trainee/bookkeeper>Preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements according to SLFRS.>Conducted Audits according to SLAuSs.>Accounting assignments handled by using Quickbooks accounting package included, manufacturing, service, trading, constructions, export and imports.>Costing, Budgeting and variance analysis.>Conversant in Companies Act, tax laws and other related industry regulations.>Preparing and filling quarterly VAT returns and Corporation Tax returns.>Prepared of SVAT, NBT, ESC and IT with the relevant schedules via RAMIS system.>Analysed revenue, costs and expenses each month-end and providing a MIS report to the senior management. Show less

Carolina beach resort & spa
Nov 2018 - Oct 2019Accounts assistant (accounts payable/accounts receivable)>Accounts Receivable Management :Process and post daily receivables transactions, including guest payments, corporate accounts, and third-party bookings |Monitor and manage accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely collections |Follow up with guests and clients on outstanding payments and resolve any discrepancies>Payroll Management: Process monthly payroll for 150+ employees using Quickbooks and Xero| Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations| Maintain accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions| Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.>Accounts Payable Management: Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase reports and expense reports | Coordinate with procurement and receiving departments | Match invoices with purchase orders and reconcile discrepancies.>Guests and Clients Relations:Respond to inquiries from guests and clients regarding billing and payment issues |Coordinate with the front desk, reservations, and sales departments to ensure accurate billing and account information.>Multi currency transactions: Managed accounts Receivable for international guests, reconciled multi-currency transactions daily, ensuring timely and accurate conversion rates and reporting.>Vendor Relations: Maintain positive relationships with vendors | respond to inquiries | negotiate payment terms when necessary.>Financial Record Keeping :Maintain accurate and organized accounts receivable and payable records |Reconcile receivables and payables with bank deposits and accounting records |Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on accounts receivable and payable status and activities.>Credit Management:Evaluate and approve credit applications for corporate clients and groups |Monitor and review credit limits and terms for existing clients to mitigate financial risk. Show less

The club palm bay hotel
Nov 2019 - Apr 2020Accounts payable>Accounts Payable Management:Receive, review, and verify invoices and check requests|Enter invoices into the accounting system and prepare for payment |Ensure timely payments to vendors to maintain good vendor relationships.>Petty Cash Management :Maintain and manage the petty cash fund, ensuring accurate records of all transactions |Reconcile petty cash accounts on a regular basis and prepare reports for management.>Stock Taking and Inventory Management :Conduct regular stock taking to ensure inventory accuracy |Record and reconcile physical inventory counts with system records |Coordinate with the warehouse and other departments to ensure accurate stock records.> Financial Record Keeping :Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable and petty cash records |Assist in month-end closing by providing necessary documentation and reports. Show less

Union trading (pvt) ltd
Jun 2020 - Dec 2021Internal audit executive>Developed and implemented detailed audit plans to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of financial, operational, and compliance controls.>Evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying weaknesses and recommending corrective actions.>Communicated effectively with management to discuss audit results, address concerns, and follow up on action plans.> Ad Hoc Project support: Collaborated with management to implement a cloud-based inventory management software, leading to a 30% decrease in processing errors. Show less

Club palm bay hotel
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022Accounts assistant (payable)/ bookkeeper>Recorded Financial Transactions: Accurately recorded daily financial transactions, maintaining the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers. (QuickBooks Online, Xero, POS, PMS, Excel -V Lookup)>Bank Reconciliation: Conducted monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.>Managed Accounts Receivable and Payable: Generated and sent invoices, managed payments to suppliers, and monitored ageing reports to ensure timely collection.>Maintained Financial Records: Organized and updated all financial records, ensuring systematic documentation of invoices, receipts, and other financial documents.>Prepared Financial Reports: Complied monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.>Supported Tax Preparation: Assisted in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations.>Audit Support: Prepared necessary documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.>Engaged with month-end closing process.>Multi currency Transactions: Managed multi currency transactions for international guests, reconciled daily financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local and international regulations.>Inter-company Transactions: Managed and reconciled inter-company accounts| ensuring all balances are accurate and up-to-date| prepared and raised inter-company invoices| complied monthly inter-company schedules and reports for management review. Show less

Best 8 (pvt) ltd
Dec 2023 - Jun 2024Bookkeeper (part-time)My key responsibilities include:>Recording all financial transactions with precision, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.>Conducting monthly bank reconciliations to ensure consistency between bank statements and internal financial records.>Handling accounts payable and receivable, processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments and collections.>Preparing and presenting detailed financial statements and reports to management, ensuring accuracy and transparency.>Using accounting software such as Xero and Excel to manage financial data efficiently and accurately.>Compliance and Documentation: Ensuring all financial activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, and maintaining organized financial documentation for easy access and review. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Aat accounting ( passed finalist)
Aat sri lankaJan 2014
Xero accountant and bookkeeper training course (accredited by cpd and iphm)
Lead academyMay 2024
Information technology of business environment
Institute of chartered accountants of sri lankaJan 2015
Sage business cloud accounts
SageJul 2024
Certificate in accounting and business
Institute of chartered accountants of sri lankaJul 2015
Aat level 2 certificate in bookkeeping
AatJun 2024
Languages
- enEnglish
- siSinhalese
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