ANUSHKA RATNAYAKE
MELBOURNE,Victoria
Summary
Finance professional with strong background in accounting and financial management. Known for accuracy in financial reporting and ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and budget management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Gild Group
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
Financial & Tax Accountant
Mission Grow Advisors
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Managed multiple tax projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met and clients were satisfied.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial records to ensure accuracy in reporting income, deductions, and credits.
- Performed tasks under limited supervision related to income tax compliance such as returns, extensions, forecasts and tax provisions for business sectors and corporate heritage business units.
- Led team of junior accountants in preparation of complex tax returns, ensuring adherence to current tax laws and regulations.
- Contributed to firm's reputation for excellence by consistently producing accurate and timely tax filings.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex tax concepts, explaining implications of various financial decisions.
- Devised creative solutions for tax-related issues that arose during mergers and acquisitions, safeguarding client interests and maximizing financial outcomes.
- Prepared and documented accurate tax work papers for straightforward to moderately complicated income and company tax returns.
General Accountant, Financial Reporting
WIS Accountancy
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Prepared ad hoc reports as requested by management, delivering insights into specific areas of financial performance or concern.
- Facilitated communication between finance team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that resulted in higher productivity levels.
- Maintained accurate general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Increased department efficiency with the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in reduced manual workload.
- Provided training on new accounting procedures to team members, enhancing overall departmental knowledge base and expertise.
- Assisted in strategic planning by providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations based on historical trends.
- Assisted with tax filings preparation by gathering necessary information from various sources and ensuring proper documentation.
- Managed fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and disposals accurately, resulting in reliable property valuation data for decision-making purposes.
Company Accountant
Ceylon Spice House
12.2017 - 07.2021
- Advised department managers on cost-saving opportunities by analyzing current spending patterns against historical trends.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts during annual budgeting process to identify strategic priorities for resource allocation.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices.
- Reviewed expense reports submitted by staff members, ensuring adherence to company policies before processing payments or reimbursements.
- Assisted in the preparation of quarterly board presentations by compiling relevant financial data into clear visuals and summaries.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough analysis and reconciling discrepancies.
- Prepared monthly budget reports for management, highlighting areas of concern and suggesting improvements.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for daily operations and capital investments.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing more efficient accounting software and procedures.
- Developed comprehensive tax strategies that maximized deductions while maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Maintained fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations for accurate reporting purposes.
Credit Analyst
HSBC Bank
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
- Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness.
- Developed strong fundamentals of credit analysis as well as HSBC policies, procedures, models, templates, and systems under instruction of experienced Credit Managers.
- Completed modelling and detailed credit analysis (including business and industry profile, historical financial performance, cash flow projections, Enterprise Valuations and peer comp analysis) on commercial banking and global banking clients across a range of corporate structures, industries, geographies.
- Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for comprehensive client assessments, supporting informed decision making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
ACCA Member (CPA/CA Equivalent)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Preparation
- Variance Analysis
- Payroll Process & Oversight
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Budget Preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting Records Analysis
- Financial & Data Analysis
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Gild Group
07.2023 - 12.2023
Financial & Tax Accountant
Mission Grow Advisors
07.2022 - 07.2023
General Accountant, Financial Reporting
WIS Accountancy
07.2021 - 07.2022
Company Accountant
Ceylon Spice House
12.2017 - 07.2021
Credit Analyst
HSBC Bank
07.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
ACCA Member (CPA/CA Equivalent)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
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