Sanjeewa Bulathsinhala
Accountant
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 13 years of experience handling finances for 2 locations. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Omicron Technologies
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
Safety Compliance Manager
Candid Trucking
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Increased employee awareness of potential hazards by creating informative signage throughout the facility.
- Assisted in the development of job hazard analyses for various positions within the organization, promoting safe work practices from day one on the job.
- Served as a subject matter expert on relevant industry standards and best practices, keeping team members informed about changes in regulations.
Senior Accountant
Samudhi Trading Company
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Completed financial reports to inform managers.
- Supervised team of 8 accounting associates.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Worked with management at project level to achieve expense plans.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
Assistant Accountant
Samudhi Trading Company
07.2015 - 02.2021
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
- Completed financial reports to inform managers.
- Processed payroll for approximately 60+ total employees.
- Supervised team of 8 accounting associates.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- handling inland revenue department documents ( VAT, NBT,IT,Etc)
Account Executive
Samudhi Trading Company
07.2011 - 06.2015
- Analyzed accounts for delinquencies and other ongoing issues.
- Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
- Worked with other departments to deliver solutions according to schedule and per customer requirements.
- product warranty managing.
- bank reconciliation and handling bank accounts.
- Making monthly accounts
Audit Trainee
Ceyril Chandrarathna & Company
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
- Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable, and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Asia E University
Malayasia11.2021
Associate Member (ACPMSL) - Business Management
Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
Colombo11.2020
Associate Member (MAAT) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Accounting Technician of Sri Lanka.
Narahenpita10.2011
Skills
- Account Evaluation
- Budget Forecasting
- Account Reconciliation
- Data Processing
- Commission Calculation
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Computing
- VAT Returns
- Balance Reconciliations
- Income Statements
- Tax Return Preparation
- Department Operations
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Omicron Technologies
11.2023 - 02.2025
Safety Compliance Manager
Candid Trucking
06.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Accountant
Samudhi Trading Company
02.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Accountant
Samudhi Trading Company
07.2015 - 02.2021
Account Executive
Samudhi Trading Company
07.2011 - 06.2015
Audit Trainee
Ceyril Chandrarathna & Company
08.2008 - 11.2010
MBA - Business Management
Asia E University
Associate Member (ACPMSL) - Business Management
Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
Associate Member (MAAT) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Accounting Technician of Sri Lanka.
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