Pubudu Buddhika
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate and legal accounting structures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Auditor - Part Time
Best Western Premier Toronto Airport Carlingview Hotel
Toronto, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Greeted arriving guests and checked them in to their rooms.
- Processed guest check-outs, including payment processing and providing receipts.
- Monitored hotel occupancy, rate availability, and special requests or needs of guests.
- Performed nightly audits of all cashiering staff by verifying accuracy of shift paperwork and balancing accounts.
- Compiled daily reports on hotel activity such as room occupancy, revenue totals, and other statistics.
- Answered telephone calls from customers related to billing inquiries or complaints.
- Verified that all charges posted were accurate prior to submitting final bills to guests.
Assistant Section Manager - Finance
Blackwood
Chilaw, North Western
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Managed the Accounts and Finance department budget to ensure proper use of resources.
- Prepared financial statements and reports on a regular basis for review by management.
- Reviewed and monitored internal controls over financial reporting.
- Assisted with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency in finance operations.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audit process.
- Maintained accurate records of all accounts payable and receivable activity.
- Ensured compliance with accounting regulations and policies.
Assistant Section Manager - Finance
Lotus Aquaculture Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Chilaw, North Western
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared periodic financial reports to senior management.
- Managed the accounts payable process ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments.
- Assisted in budget preparation by providing detailed financial analysis.
- Reviewed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of account records.
- Evaluated existing accounting systems and recommended improvements for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintained general ledger accounts including journal entries and accruals.
- Analyzed revenue trends and expenses to identify areas of improvement and cost savings opportunities.
Senior Accounts Executive
Lio Consumer (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Western
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared monthly financial reports for senior management review.
- Maintained an accurate record-keeping system for all transactions including accounts payable and receivable invoices, bank deposits.
- Reconciled bank statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of records.
- Tracked expenses against approved budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Established, documented and implemented account management processes and procedures.
- Monitored cash flow and prepared forecasts on future cash requirements.
- Managed the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger processes.
Audit Trainee
A.I Macan Markar & Co.
Colombo, Western
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Conducted interviews of accounting personnel to understand internal processes and procedures.
- Reviewed financial statements, identified discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments.
- Documented audit findings, provided recommendations for process improvements and monitored implementation of corrective action plans.
- Performed analytical reviews of financial data to identify trends or anomalies.
- Assessed compliance with corporate policies, IFRS, ISA guidelines and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed audit programs tailored to the specific needs of each client organization.
- Evaluated the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting systems.
Education
Global Business Management (Post Graduate Diploma) - Advanced Business Management
Humber College
59 Hayden St Unit 400, Toronto, ON M4Y 2P209-2023
Applied Accounting (Bachelor of Science Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
12-2022
Chartered Professional Manager - ACPM (Professional) - Professional Management Practice
The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
03-2021
Accounting Technician - AAT (Professional) - Accounting And Finance
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
11-2017
Diploma in Computerized Accounting - Accounting Softwares
ESOFT Computer Studies
02-2014
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytical Skills
- Exceptional communication
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- QuickBooks and Sage 50
- Accounts Payable / Receivable
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information provided in this resume is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for employment or termination if employed. I authorize the verification of the information provided and consent to any necessary background checks.
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Night Auditor - Part Time
Best Western Premier Toronto Airport Carlingview Hotel
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Section Manager - Finance
Blackwood
01.2020 - 08.2023
Assistant Section Manager - Finance
Lotus Aquaculture Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
06.2019 - 12.2019
Senior Accounts Executive
Lio Consumer (Pvt) Ltd
08.2017 - 05.2019
Audit Trainee
A.I Macan Markar & Co.
06.2015 - 09.2017
Global Business Management (Post Graduate Diploma) - Advanced Business Management
Humber College
Applied Accounting (Bachelor of Science Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Chartered Professional Manager - ACPM (Professional) - Professional Management Practice
The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
Accounting Technician - AAT (Professional) - Accounting And Finance
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Diploma in Computerized Accounting - Accounting Softwares
ESOFT Computer Studies
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