Rasika Perera

Experience

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  Hatton National Bank PLC

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2019

  - Team leader of payment card management system compliance team- Identify & prepare MIS reporting- Responsible to apply new payment standards- Manage entire compliance team for UAT testing, reconciling accounting data, ledger freezing, project sign-off - Drive new accounting and financial related R&D initiatives - Responsible maintain ledgers- Provided management reports- Comprehensive accounting reconciliations- Provided Round the clock financial technical support to business units, system-end users, vendors.

  • Executive - Payment Scheme Compliance

    Nov 2015 - Apr 2019

  • System Engineer

    Nov 2012 - Nov 2015
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  ADS International Auditors LLC

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2022

  Assistant Accountant

  • Continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices as per IFRS / FRS-102, 105(GAAP).• Monthly accruals, prepayments, accounts receivables, accounts payable, maintain assets register.• Reviews periodic budgets with budget holders, prepare variance analysis and forecasting.• Leading the analysis of monthly and quarterly statistics and presenting findings to the board.• Managing an internal audit process while acting as the first point of contact for external auditors.• Dealing with working capital management and production of cash flow forecasts.• Complete payroll, VAT returns, year end accounts, CT computations for HMRC. Show less

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  Raja & Co. Chartered Accountants

  Oct 2022 - now

  Management Accountant

  - Manage the client portfolio, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality accounting services and building strong professional relationships.- Preparation of annual accounts, VAT returns, CT computation and management accounts.- Provide guidance and mentorship to the finance team, assisting in their routine tasks and professional development.- Internal audit procedures for companies and acting as the single point of contact of audit support to external auditors.- Prepare management accounts pack, periodic budgets, financial forecasts and variance analysis followed by review with budget holders.- Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.- Proficiency in Sage, Quickbooks, Xero, FreeAgent, Digita and Advance Excel, PL/SQL for big data sets manipulation. Show less

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  NHS

  Feb 2023 - Mar 2024

  Volunteer

  Recipient of the Silver Award – 2023 from Bolton NHS Foundation Trust- Actively supported the NHS team during challenging periods, notably during the winter strike and amidst numerous staff shortages. - I dedicated my skills, capabilities, and positive mindset to enhance the overall well-being of the community. - The satisfaction derived from witnessing the smiles on people's faces was invaluable.- Skills: teamwork, problem-solving, principals of Health and Safety for Health Professions, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care, Assessment Processes and Resource Management in health and social care. Show less

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  Bolton Hospice

  Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  Volunteer Administrative Assistant

  - Managed the administrative procedures.- Ensure that the Home's filing system is maintained accurately and promptly, undertake purchase ledger responsibilities including ordering, reconciliation of delivery notes and payment of invoices.