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NILUKA RANAWEERA

Scarborough,Canada

Summary

  • Over 7 years' experience in Accounting and Auditing
  • Postgraduate Degree in Strategic Management-Accounting Specialization from Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Graduated in B.Sc. Accounting (Special) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (equivalent to four year bachelor's degree from a Canadian university, as determined by World Education Services, Canada)
  • Passed finalist of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with strong ability to work effectively in a team and proven skills in decision making, problem-solving, and time management
  • Professional communication skills including fluency in English
  • Proficient user of SAP, Quickbooks (desktop and online), Caseware, Profile, Microsoft Navision, and MS Office

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Senathi & Associates Professional Corporation
04.2022 - 03.2024

Audit Executive

Pathirana & Company, Chartered Accountants
07.2018 - 04.2021

Audit Senior

B R De Silva & Company, Chartered Accountants
09.2015 - 03.2018

Audit Junior

B R De Silva & Company, Chartered Accountants
09.2014 - 08.2015

Accounts Trainee

Central Finance Company PLC
03.2011 - 04.2014

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Strategic Management - Accounting -

Centennial College
Toronto, ON
2021

Passed Finalist -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lank
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2018

B.Sc. Accounting (Special) Degree -

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
2014

Skills

  • Assurance / Review Engagement working paper preparation
  • Compilation engagement working paper preparation
  • Corporate tax return preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • General ledger accounting
  • Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Monthly Journal Entries
  • Journal entry preparation
  • CaseWare

Auditing And Accounting Skills

  • Performing statutory audits, agreed upon procedures, and review engagements in a wide spectrum of organizations
  • Reporting the critical issues in relation to each engagement to the supervisor, discussing and resolving them appropriately on a timely basis
  • Preparing compilation engagement files and T2 returns
  • Performing full-cycle bookkeeping, which includes the preparation of adjusting journal entries, bank reconciliation, and reconciliation of inter-company accounts
  • Reconcile accounts receivables and payables and analyze aging reports
  • Follow up with debtors to ensure prompt payments and manage accounts payables by prioritizing payments according to the credit terms
  • Regular overview of the company's cash flow position and working capital requirements to ensure the company's short term financial needs are met

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Senathi & Associates Professional Corporation
04.2022 - 03.2024

Audit Executive

Pathirana & Company, Chartered Accountants
07.2018 - 04.2021

Audit Senior

B R De Silva & Company, Chartered Accountants
09.2015 - 03.2018

Audit Junior

B R De Silva & Company, Chartered Accountants
09.2014 - 08.2015

Accounts Trainee

Central Finance Company PLC
03.2011 - 04.2014

Postgraduate Degree in Strategic Management - Accounting -

Centennial College

Passed Finalist -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lank

B.Sc. Accounting (Special) Degree -

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
NILUKA RANAWEERA