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KAUMADA S Akarawita

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Resourceful Accounting professional with fifteen years of experience in audit preparation, reporting, and maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of the financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management, and reporting. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing, and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Alpha Thermal Systems (Pvt) Ltd
12.2016 - 02.2022
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement in financial data and provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to aid in decision-making
  • Maintain accurate and organized financial records, including ledgers, journals, and accounts payable/receivable.
  • Reconcile bank statements and other financial records to ensure accuracy.
  • Record and track financial transactions, expenses, and revenue which ensures to minimization of overhead costs by 30% in consecutive two years.
  • Assisted in the preparation of an annual budget, leading to a variance of less than 10% between actual expenses and the projected budget.
  • Processed monthly payroll for 100+ employees accurately and on time, maintaining a 100% payroll accuracy record.
  • Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring financial data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Provided guidance to junior staff on accounting software, contributing to their improved proficiency and accuracy.

Assistant Accountant

Capital Trust Securities (Pvt) Ltd
06.2010 - 09.2016
  • Reduced outstanding accounts receivable by 20% through effective follow-up and collection strategies.
  • Prepared monthly branch accounts, reducing reporting time by 15% through improved data organization.
  • Analyzed expense trends and identified cost-saving opportunities, contributing to a 10% reduction in operational expenses.
  • Collaborated in the day-to-day oversight of funds, optimizing cash management strategies to enhance company financial operations.
  • Accurately recorded journal entries in the general ledger to maintain precise financial records.
  • Established strong communication with vendors, negotiating early payment discounts that saved the company in managing accounts payable.

Finance Executive

CMA CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
05.2007 - 02.2010
  • Processed an average of 150 invoices weekly, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments for accounts receivable.
  • Processed an average of 200 invoices per week, ensuring timely payments and preventing discrepancies that could lead to financial penalties.
  • Executed month-end journal entries with precision, ensuring accurate financial records in the general ledger.
  • Prepared quarterly and annual financial statements, for the subsidiary logistics firm with the consolidated financial reporting to the head office.
  • Played a pivotal role in managing tax and following up the statutory payments ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Clothes Tagger

Value Village
10.2022 - Current
  • Assisted customers with selecting clothing items and accessories based on individual needs.
  • Greeted customers, identified needs, and provided product advice.
  • Cleaned, closed, and secured the store at the end of the shift.
  • Restocked shelves and organized displays in alignment with merchandising standards.

Student Marker

University Canada West
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with the professor in evaluating student assignments for Financial Management and Personal Financial Planning courses, leveraging student work and seeking professorial input to ensure accurate and fair grading

Cashier

Walmart Inc.
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Efficiently managed cash register and POS system, processing diverse payment methods including cash, checks, and credit cards. Offered detailed store information and promptly addressed customer inquiries, consistently delivering exemplary customer service for more than 500 customers per day. Facilitated comprehensive training for incoming team members, covering cash register operations, stock protocols, and exceptional customer care.

Education

CPA -

Chartered Professional Accountant (Reading)
Vancouver, BC

MBA - Business Administration

University Canada West
Vancouver, BC
03.2023

Associate Degree - Management

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK)
ACMA, CGMA
08.2019

Diploma in Computerized Accounting -

British Informatics of Computer Technology
Sri Lanka
07.2010

Skills

  • Business Operations and Forecasting
  • Accounting Records Analysis
  • Financial Portfolio Management
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Produce Financial Statements
  • Intuit QuickBooks, AS 400 (FAMAS)
  • MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Customer Relations
  • Audit Financial Records
  • Payroll Management

Timeline

Student Marker

University Canada West
01.2023 - 03.2023

Clothes Tagger

Value Village
10.2022 - Current

Cashier

Walmart Inc.
04.2022 - 10.2022

Accountant

Alpha Thermal Systems (Pvt) Ltd
12.2016 - 02.2022

Assistant Accountant

Capital Trust Securities (Pvt) Ltd
06.2010 - 09.2016

Finance Executive

CMA CGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
05.2007 - 02.2010

CPA -

Chartered Professional Accountant (Reading)

MBA - Business Administration

University Canada West

Associate Degree - Management

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK)

Diploma in Computerized Accounting -

British Informatics of Computer Technology

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