Rashan Senevirathne
Windsor,ON
Summary
Results-driven finance and logistics professional with a comprehensive background in financial management, accounting, and project management. Leveraging proficiency in industry-leading software such as Oracle, SAGE, QuickBooks, and MS Office, I have successfully streamlined financial operations, facilitated strategic decision-making, and enhanced overall efficiency. With a proven track record in managing financial accounts, leading warehouse operations, and overseeing successful project initiatives, I bring a unique blend of skills that span accounting, logistics, and project management domains.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Ace Travels Maldives PVT LTD
09.2018 - 12.2023
- Implementing Power BI reports for sales performance will provide a quick overview of company performance, enabling focused decisions for achieving 150% of the annual profit target.
- Implement a Power BI project on accounts receivables for a quick overview of individual debtors, aiming to cut long overdue and bad debts by 70%, positively affecting cash flow.
- Successfully aid the company in reducing its overdraft interest costs by 20% through negotiations with banks, exchanging MVR (Maldives local currency) to USD (as all our company payments to airlines are made in USD)
- Forecasting company cash flow to identify necessary funds for upcoming payments and anticipated receipts from debtors. This approach ensures timely airline payments without delays or penalties, opting for options with the least finance cost in advance.
- Successfully implement SAGE 300 and customize the front-end system without disrupting daily operations.
- Financial Accounts Management: Supported and prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounts for Ace Travels Maldives.
- Ad-hoc Reporting: Generated timely management reports for strategic insights.
- Tax Compliance: Prepared GST and WHT schedules for regulatory adherence.
- Accounts Payable: Managed daily airline payments, including refunds and transactions for Ace Travels and Ace Aviation Services, orchestrated payments for hotels and guesthouses within Ace Travels' DMC department, and implemented rigorous monitoring to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial guidelines.
- Bank and Balance Reconciliation: Created monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain precise and up-to-date financial records.
- Accounts Receivables Support: Assisted in accounts receivables functions, encompassing ticketing and DMC departments, including receipting and customer settlements.
Management Trainee
DP Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Switched from square feet to CBM units for warehouse customer charges, customized based on stored goods. This change maximized warehouse space use, contributing to a projected 200% budget achievement during my tenure.
- Generated a precise report with IT support to calculate stock loading space for transportation vehicles. This helped choose the best vehicles, reducing transport costs by 10% and enhancing customer satisfaction by avoiding delays
- Warehouse Operations Leadership: Seasoned warehouse operations supervisor actively engaged in leading and overseeing front-end operations around the clock (24/7).
- Team Management: Skillfully managing a team of manpower, including three dedicated warehouse supervisors, to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Stakeholder Communication and Negotiation: Expertly coordinating, communicating, and negotiating with both valued customers and essential suppliers.
- Operational Analysis and Reporting: Proficiently preparing insightful daily, monthly, and other operational analyses and performance reports to inform strategic decision-making and enhance efficiency.
Accounting Assistant
Aitken Spence Cargo (Pvt) Ltd
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Streamlined the reimbursement process for operational staff expenses, particularly related to miscellaneous expenses incurred for timely shipment clearance. This initiative saved over 2 hours for more than 50 staff members, resulting in reduced daily overtime costs for the company.
- Financial Accounts Preparation: Prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial accounts for Ace Cargo Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Aitken Spence Cargo Pvt Ltd.
- Budget Preparation and Monitoring: Managed budget preparation and monitoring.
- Accounts Receivable Management: Handled accounts receivable functions, including calculating bad debts and impairments, processing invoices, and reconciling balances.
- Job Profitability Analysis: Analyzed monthly job profitability, considering products and divisions.
- Variance Analysis: Conducted monthly variance analysis of reported figures.
- Tax Computation and Review: Reviewed tax computations, including VAT, SVAT, NBL, and Stamp Duty.
- Ad-hoc Management Reports: Prepared ad-hoc management reports.
- Petty Cash Management: Efficiently managed petty cash and handled other time-sensitive payments.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Special) Degree - Commerce And Accountancy
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka03.2017
Advance Diploma in Management Accounting - Advanced Accounting And Finance
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
United Kingdom12.2014
GED -
Dharmapala Viddayalaya, Kottawa
Sri Lanka12.2011
GCE Ordinary Level Examination -
Dharmapala Viddayalaya, Kottawa
Sri Lanka12.2008
Skills
- Funds Management
- Data Inputting
- Statutory Reporting
- Auditing
- Tax Return Filing
- Financial Analysis
- Calculating Liabilities
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Strategic Planning
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- MS Office Suite
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Safety Oversight
- Inventory Management
- Staff Management
- Team Coaching
- Financial Tracking
- Resource Allocation
- Warehouse Logistics
- Proficient in SAGE 300 , Oracle, QuickBooks
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Statements Expertise
Languages
English
Full Professional
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Bachelor of Commerce (Special) Degree with a Second Class (Upper Division) Honors.
- Advance Diploma in Management Accounting - CIMA, UK
- Diploma in management accounting - CIMA,UK
- Certificate in business accounting - CIMA,UK
Timeline
Accountant
Ace Travels Maldives PVT LTD
09.2018 - 12.2023
Management Trainee
DP Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
11.2017 - 09.2018
Accounting Assistant
Aitken Spence Cargo (Pvt) Ltd
09.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Commerce (Special) Degree - Commerce And Accountancy
University of Kelaniya
Advance Diploma in Management Accounting - Advanced Accounting And Finance
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
GED -
Dharmapala Viddayalaya, Kottawa
GCE Ordinary Level Examination -
Dharmapala Viddayalaya, Kottawa
- Bachelor of Commerce (Special) Degree with a Second Class (Upper Division) Honors.
- Advance Diploma in Management Accounting - CIMA, UK
- Diploma in management accounting - CIMA,UK
- Certificate in business accounting - CIMA,UK
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