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Duvidu Arsakulasuriya
Shift Manager
Surrey,Canada
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented accounts payable/receivable professional with proven expertise in invoice processing and reconciliations. Achieved 50% reduction in late payments and enhanced reporting accuracy through advanced Excel tracking. Recognized for fostering positive vendor relationships and ensuring financial integrity in community-focused organizations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
11.2024 - Current
- Led and trained team of 8-10 employees, ensuring compliance with financial controls while managing $4K-$7K in daily transactions.
- Oversaw resolution of cash handling discrepancies, providing accurate reporting in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Coached and guided team to enhance performance and improve customer satisfaction.
Administrative Assistant
Papermake Enterprises
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed Excel trackers to reconcile payments, reducing manual errors and improving reporting accuracy by 50%.
- Processed vendor invoices, coded expenses to GL and cost centers, and maintained vendor database with 98% accuracy.
- Prepared EFT and cheque payments, tracked recurring purchase orders, and reconciled vendor accounts with monthly statements.
- Conducted 15-20 daily follow-ups to resolve missing documents, PO/invoice discrepancies, and payment inquiries.
- Supported month- and year-end reporting by preparing reconciliations and compiling financial documentation for review.
Barista
Starbucks
09.2019 - 11.2024
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages consistently following standard recipes.
- Operated espresso machines and brewing equipment efficiently during peak hours.
- Achieved 15% increase in customer satisfaction; earned recognition as 'Partner of the Quarter.'
- Delivered efficient service and ensured accurate transaction reconciliation at POS.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, ensuring compliance with health standards.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Canadian Kraft Sales and Marketing
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Processed 150+ invoices per day, managed $1M+ in monthly disbursements, and ensured compliance with policies and deadlines.
- Reconciled vendor accounts, resolved PO/invoice mismatches, and issued stop-payments or amendments to maintain accuracy.
- Applied GST/HST rules to vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and compliance with tax reporting standards.
- Completed credit card reconciliations and petty cash disbursements, supporting accurate monthly accrual reporting.
- Partnered with finance and IT to streamline workflows, reducing late payments by 50%.
Service & Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Trained 10+ staff on compliance and transaction accuracy, enhancing team knowledge and adherence to reconciliation standards.
- Resolved financial discrepancies with 90% success rate, ensuring accuracy in reporting and minimizing potential errors.
- Managed daily deposits of $3K, reconciled inventory, and prepared cash documentation to ensure accurate financial records.
Education
Bachelor of Management - Accounting Major
University of British Columbia
07-2023
Certificate in Business Analysis -
UBC Sauder School of Business
Vancouver, BCSkills
- Accounts payable operations
- Invoice processing
- Expense coding and reconciliations
- Payment processing (EFT, wire, cheque)
- Tax compliance (GST/HST)
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Vendor relations and statement reconciliation
- Month-end and year-end close support
- Cash handling
- Petty cash disbursement and reporting
- Advanced Excel
- ERP systems (Dynamics NAV, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct)
- Financial reporting
- Inventory management and control
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Business administration
- Problem solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Korean
Limited
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
11.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Papermake Enterprises
07.2023 - 12.2024
Accounts Payable Clerk
Canadian Kraft Sales and Marketing
09.2022 - 04.2023
Barista
Starbucks
09.2019 - 11.2024
Service & Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
05.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Management - Accounting Major
University of British Columbia
Certificate in Business Analysis -
UBC Sauder School of Business