Darshana Wijesinghe MBRM

Experience

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  KPMG Sri Lanka

  Jul 2005 - Dec 2009

  Supervisor Audit & Assurance

  - Supervised and managed of audit teams to ensure smooth delivery of assurance and related services of highest quality.- Analyzed of company’s external and internal environment and identification of potential strategic business risks and financial statements implications together with partner and manager.- Reviewed of working papers and other special reports, and provide guidance and feedback to audit teams on their performance.- Liaised and co-ordination with client management, assurance partner and manager, information risk management and tax divisions to ensure effective accomplishment of tasks relating to assurance engagements. Show less

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  People's Realty Ltd, Ceylinco Selna Ltd, Selna Residencies Ltd.

  Dec 2009 - Dec 2010

  Assistant Accountant

  - Prepared of Monthly, Quarterly bookkeeping and annual Financial Statements.- Prepared of Project Appraisals for Real Estate projects and Housing projects.- Prepared of Management Information.- Handled Payroll functions- Worked Capital Management and Cash Flow Management.- Taxed computations (VAT,ESC,NBT,WHT,L.A TAX)- Participated in Management Meetings.- Liaised with Bankers, Auditors, Secretaries etc.

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  Arcade Realty Limited

  Dec 2010 - Sept 2013

  Manager Finance & Admin

  - Managed and supervised bookkeeping (Quick Book), financial reporting, tax and regulatory reporting functions.- Supervised Group financial reporting and tax functions on accounting and tax matters.- Prepared/reviewed interim financials, group financials and the annual report.- Prepared board papers to the audit committee and board of directors.- Involved in preparing company’s business plan.- Mentored and guided team members to perform at their best, conducted performance review and feedback.- Liaised between external stake holders such as external auditors, tax authorities, regulatory authorities, suppliers.- Conducted sessions on budget reviews and changes in tax regulations.- Reviewed and implemented necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and internal controls to ensure strong controls and process in place.- Planned healthier cash flow by managing accounts payables and receivables.- Managed accounting and management records by outlining improvement areas, advise on cost savings and confirm that internal controls safeguard company's assets. Show less

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  KPMG Sri Lanka

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2015

  Project Manager

  - Managed and supervised assurance engagements of a variety of sectors.- Analyzed company’s external and internal environment and identified business risks and financial statement implications.- Reviewed financial statements to ensure that they are prepared in accordance with IFRS and relevant laws and regulations.- Demonstrated knowledge of the prevailing accounting standards and accounting disclosure requirements and shared knowledge with the audit team members.- Prepared auditors' reports, management letters and special reports in accordance with ISA and relevant laws and regulations.- Led audit team members to meet engagement deadlines while maintaining the highest quality of assurance and related services.- Reviewed working papers and provided feedback to the audit team members.- Mentored and guided audit team members in performing audit work. - Liaised between client management, engagement manager and engagement partner. - Provided information to the risk management and tax divisions to ensure effective accomplishment of tasks relating to assurance engagements. - Conducted KAM (KPMG Audit Methodology) sessions to the junior staff on accounting standards and changes to the accounting standards.- Performed internal audit engagements for clients in a variety of sectors.- Carry out audits in a wide spectrum of organizations including insurance, banking & finance, trading, manufacturing and not for profits organizations in compliance with statutory requirements and firm's methodology to ensure quality of service provided.- Supervised and managed of audit team to ensure smooth delivering of assurance and related services at the best quality.- Responsible for proper planning, conducting and timely completion of field work and reporting requirements within set deadlines.- Update clients during audits to share progress status and provide client satisfaction. Show less

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  Insurance Partners (PNG) Limited

  Jan 2016 - now

  Finance & Medical Insurance Manager

  - Responsible for planning and organization the operations of billing, supervision and reporting and accounting functions of the medical and other insurances as and when required.- Preparation and reporting the preparation (Bookkeeping) of monthly and annual financial statements, summaries, and financial management reports to CEO and board of directors.- Reporting and liaising with regulatory bodies such as Internal Revenue Commission, Banks, Insurance Commissioner etc.- Prepare and co-ordinate with the CEO of the annual financial planning and budget process and correct estimates for expenses.- Co-ordinate, prepare and arrange payment of declared annual dividend with CEO, company secretary.- Prepare and file annual returns with investment promotion Authority.- Plan and organize annual audit with prepared balance sheet reconciliations including debtors and creditors sub-ledgers.- Selecting, recruiting, training, managing and evaluation of accounting staff and support for recruitment of foreign staff such as preparing of work permit application and VISA applications.- Cash flow management and invest the excess fund in short term and long-term investments.- Assist staff with administrative or bookkeeping technical problems.- Reconcile external financial statement and records with the prepared management accounts.- Preparation of and including, the appropriate remittance for Income Tax, Salary Withholding Tax, Goods and Service Tax, Withholding Tax on Premium for relevant periods.- Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems (MYOB).- Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers (Bookkeeping), and prepare financial statements.- Calculate and prepare payrolls and process payment through internet banking fortnightly.- Arrange the underwriters and debtors’ refunds are paid in a timely manner and amounts reconciled. Show less