Samantha Somarathna
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Motivated professional with 20 years experiences improving operational performances through developing policies, strategies, procedures and guidelines complying to the regulatory requirements by analyzing and evaluating operational, financial and accounting inputs. Committed the optimal utilization of available resources for the maximum sake of its stakeholders. Proficient of using wide variety of software and ERPs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager
Assetline Finance Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Reviewed existing policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable Laws, regulations and ISO 9001 directions and coordinate the system developments with IT accordingly.
- Analyzed performance data and identify the trends and present the highlights to the top management.
- Calculate the relevant ratios and schedules to be presented to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and director review of the company.
Divisional Manager
Assetline Finance Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Monitored progress against KPIs to evaluate effectiveness of operational activities up to branch, regions and product wise and allocate the operational targets accordingly.
- Ensure to upgrade the dash board requirements to monitor the daily performance from individual level up to top management level and coordinate the improvements with IT.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
Assistant Manager
Assetline Finance Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Report the achievement of KPIs of debtors referred to legal and develop strategies to enhance the performance
- Propose Provision/Impairment and write-off requirements complying to the regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Handle and coordinate the asset repossession process of asset back finance facilities complying to the laws and regulatory requirements.
Regional Accountant
David Peiris Motor Company
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2011 - 03.2014
- Prepare regional management accounts.
- Involve to the preparation of overall company budget.
- Monitor the regional accounting and administration functions.
- Evaluate and recommend the regional capital expenditure proposals.
- Monitor and manage the regional Debtors and dealer stocks.
Accountant
Cedar Trading
Doha, Qatar
04.2008 - 01.2011
- Control the financial situation of the company by ensuring short term and loan term funding lines.
- prepare the monthly management and annual financial statements for the stake holders of the company.
- Manage the trading stock its optimal level as per the company stocking policy.
- Reconcile and mange the AP and AR accounts of regular debtors and creditors.
Relationship Officer
DFCC Bank
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2003 - 03.2008
- Do the credit appraisals of potential clients and recommended the suitable financial products from the company product portfolio.
- Opened new accounts, collected client documentation and processed transactions on onboarding new client and activating new facilities.
- Assist to prepare provisions/impairment schedules for accounting purpose
- Prepare the bank reconciliations of collection accounts of finance facilities.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Wolverhampton
United Kingdom07-2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy
University of Sri Jayawardhanepura
Sri Lanka12-2003
Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Sri Lanka04-2002
Skills
- Financial Administration
- Analytical Skills
- Data Review
- Budgeting and Cost Control Strategies
- Policy/Program Development
Timeline
Deputy General Manager
Assetline Finance Limited
01.2022 - 10.2023
Divisional Manager
Assetline Finance Limited
01.2016 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager
Assetline Finance Limited
04.2014 - 12.2015
Regional Accountant
David Peiris Motor Company
07.2011 - 03.2014
Accountant
Cedar Trading
04.2008 - 01.2011
Relationship Officer
DFCC Bank
01.2003 - 03.2008
MBA - Business Administration
University of Wolverhampton
Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy
University of Sri Jayawardhanepura
Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants
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