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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Extracurricular Activities
Awards
Declaration
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Amila Niroshan

Amila Niroshan

Surrey,Canada

Summary

Experienced and self-motivated professional in the field of Financial and Management Accounting bringing forth over twenty years of diversified experience obtained in Five Star Hospitality Industry in Sri Lanka and in Retail Hypermarket industry in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Adept in general accounting and finance transactions. Excellent time management skills combined with a superior sound knowledge of the Accounting and Finance field with plenty of hands-on experience at all levels. Collaboratively work and supervise subordinates towards the satisfaction of the Management by supervising the accounting functions to facilitate financial accuracy and the reliability of the Financial Reports in a timely manner. Possess sound skills and knowledge in Analytics and Presentations use effectively in business decision making for the Senior Management.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager MIS

Hotel Taj Samudra
04.2015 - 08.2025

Responsible for providing the Area Financial Controller timely and accurate reports ensure that the General Ledgers of the hotel are well maintained and are compliant with the group hotel policies. Engaged in Prologic ERP system and Oracle Hyperion Planning Management reporting system.

  • Monthly MIS and reports preparation for Hotel Management and Regional/Corporate Office and Departmental MIS reports, F&B contribution analysis, Capital expenditure utilization report and Other monthly management review adhoc reports.
  • Analytical Dashboards and Power Point Presentations on hotels performance and assist Area Financial Controller on preparing consolidated monthly performances of SL, Maldives and Malaysia.
  • Coordinate with staff and other departments for the month-end process and related entries.
  • Five year plan and Annual budget preparation, Quarterly and monthly forecasts, Variance analysis, Cost saving suggestions and Developing strategic plans liaising with other departments.

Deputy Accountant

Hotel Taj Samudra
04.2008 - 03.2015
  • Monthly MIS and reports preparation for Hotel Management.
  • Co-ordinate with the Personnel Department for Executive payroll and Expatriate salary.
  • Balance sheet accounts reconciliation on the specified accounts/ Daily funds position statement preparation & fund transfers.
  • Bank Reconciliation and correspondence with the banks for the disputes.
  • Preparation of statistics required by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Tourism Department Levy payment preparation/ Liaison with Internal and External auditors.
  • Checking & approve on vouchers ensuring compliance with the operating company procedures and policies.
  • Physical cash verification of general cashier’s float/ Supervision on physical inventory verifications.

Senior Accountant

Carrefour Hypermarket LLC
09.2005 - 11.2007
  • Responsible for providing the Finance Manager and the Chief Accountant with timely and accurate financial reports. Ensure that the General Ledgers of the company are well maintained and are compliant with the Retail and Group Accounting Policies.
  • Overview and maintain General ledger and Fixed assets Prepayments, Accrued expenses, Provisioning, Credit/Debit notes, Interco balance confirmation, month end Journal Vouching and maintain fixed asset register and related entries
  • Supervise the daily work of the sub-ordinates in financial accounts.
  • Assist Auditors and prepare financial analysis and other schedules as required.

General Ledger Accountant-Treasury

Carrefour Hypermarket LLC
07.2004 - 09.2005
  • Primarily responsible for monitoring the daily bank balances and will involve in the daily cash flow forecasts.
  • Reconcile the bank accounts on monthly basis and sales proceeds accounts daily.
  • Assist the Financial Accounts Supervisor in the daily routine work in preparation and posting of inter-company and head office Debit and Credit notes and follow up the inter-company and head office balance confirmations.

General Ledger Accountant-Expenses

Carrefour Hypermarket LLC
01.2001 - 10.2002
  • Primarily responsible in monitoring all non-inventory general ledger expenses accounts.
  • Booking all the petty cash payments.
  • Daily cheques issuing to the suppliers.
  • Attend the monthly cash-counts in Central Cashier Office and safe for verification of balances.
  • Ordering, issuing and controlling all the printing and stationary.
  • In charge of all accounts correspondence.
  • Follow and control all issued LPO by coordinating with all the concerned departments in the store.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Carrefour Hypermarket LLC
09.2000 - 12.2000
  • Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
  • Maintained meticulous records of accounts payable transactions to support financial audits.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to resolve discrepancies in billing and payment issues.
  • Attend the physical stock takes as and when held.

Accounts Clerk

Hemas Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
05.1998 - 06.2000
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Implemented improvements in record-keeping processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Managed daily financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Education

G.C.E Advanced Level examination - Business Statistics, Accountancy, Commerce, Economics

01.1997

G.C.E Ordinary Level examination - Accountancy, Science, English, Social Studies

01.1994

Skills

  • Planning & Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Ability to work in team
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Leadership skills
  • Multitasking skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Financial Management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Power BI
  • JD Edwards
  • Hyperion reporting
  • Presentation
  • Dashboards

Languages

Sinhalese
English

Certification

  • Successfully completed OTHM Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance at British Graduate School.
  • Successfully completed Professional Diploma in Business Analysis with Microsoft Power BI at Corporate Campus.
  • Successfully completed Short Course in Research Methodology at Stanford International Campus.
  • Completed Certificate level in Quick Books.
  • Completed Canadian Taxes online short course.
  • Completed Financial Accounting and Management Accounting subjects in CIMA Foundation level at Achievers Lanka Business School.
  • Completed Training on Advanced Microsoft Excel Tools at ONAK ERP Training Academy.
  • Completed Training on PAYPAC Payroll System at Zillione.

Extracurricular Activities

Treasury of the Executive Relations committee of Hotel Taj Samudra from Jan 2021- Dec 2023. Member of the Hotel Taj Samudra Western Choir. Member of College Oriental Band, Oriental Choir & Commerce Society. Member of the College U-17 Volleyball team. Participated in Athletics & Basket Ball.

Awards

Executive of the month, Hotel Taj Samudra 06/2016, Executive of the month, Hotel Taj Samudra 03/2017, Executive of the month, Hotel Taj Samudra 02/2020, Long Service Award, Hotel Taj Samudra In recognition of ten years of continuous service 2018

Declaration

I hereby certify that the foregoing particulars are true and correct. Handapangoda Mudalige Don Amila Niroshan BC, Canada, 2023-09-23

Interests

Music, Travelling

Timeline

Manager MIS

Hotel Taj Samudra
04.2015 - 08.2025

Deputy Accountant

Hotel Taj Samudra
04.2008 - 03.2015

Senior Accountant

Carrefour Hypermarket LLC
09.2005 - 11.2007

General Ledger Accountant-Treasury

Carrefour Hypermarket LLC
07.2004 - 09.2005

General Ledger Accountant-Expenses

Carrefour Hypermarket LLC
01.2001 - 10.2002

Accounts Payable Clerk

Carrefour Hypermarket LLC
09.2000 - 12.2000

Accounts Clerk

Hemas Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
05.1998 - 06.2000

G.C.E Ordinary Level examination - Accountancy, Science, English, Social Studies

G.C.E Advanced Level examination - Business Statistics, Accountancy, Commerce, Economics

Amila Niroshan