Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Attributes
Professionalmemberships
Languages
References
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Chamika Panagoda

Pakenham,VIC

Summary

Dynamic, high performing and qualified Accounting professional recognised for exceptional business acumen, front line service and expertise in providing financial solutions. With extensive background in financial and accounting operations, account management including documents control, Accounts Receivable Management, Collection of Payments, resource management, reporting, and client engagement gained from intensive education and years of employment history in in various financial roles. Results-focused with superior analytical skills, interpersonal strengths and excellent problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated skill and experience in establishing revolutionary improvements in leading teams and organisations to financial success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

PRODUCTION PLANNING ASSISTANT

Fibrisol Services Asustralia Pty Ltd
Heatherton, Australia
09.2021 - Current
  • Assisting Supply Plans for raw materials and packaging for the Purchasing team based on the forecasted demand for finished products
  • Reviewing monthly Slow Moving & Obsolete stocks and actioning recommendations
  • Assisting Production planner in Creating Production plans with a 1-week (firm), 3-week (planned), and 8-week (tentative) horizon
  • Develop a weekly detailed production schedule, monitoring progress with the Production and modifying where required
  • Generating periodic reports through SAP to monitor KPI performance with respect to stock accuracy and availability
  • Provide assistance to the Operations Manager and Production Manager as required
  • Follow up supplier orders by contacting them via emails and phone calls.

ACCOUNTANT

Clearworld Holdings Pty Ltd
Bayswater, Australia
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisting preparing all budgetary and financial reports to the board of directors monthly and year end
  • Gathered data and conducted financial research/investigations regarding income and expenditures and to identify and make reports for discrepancies
  • Assisting Preparing financial statements, budget forecasts and credit reports and reported to Head of Finance
  • Carried out auditing of stock and minimised credit risks to obtain timely payments
  • Generated reports and supporting documentation regarding audit findings
  • Ensured accurate and up to date company accounting system and analyse financial risks
  • Performed bank reconciliation.

CREDIT CONTROLLER

Nippon Paint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka
05.2015 - 07.2017
  • Received data and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts
  • Collated information for the interpretation of financial statements to assist in credit limit reviews
  • Utilised SAP to perform credit appraisals, document verification and loan approvals
  • Sourced and reviewed data in performing checks of customer creditworthiness and current situations
  • Carried out semi-annual account credit limit reviews and credit increase review requests from financial service and sales teams
  • Followed company standards for optimised credit approval and collection processes, improving operational efficiencies
  • Undertook review of financial customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews
  • Monitored and controlled credit exposure by providing financial order management support ensuring minimal risk and obtain timely payment
  • Set up new accounts and customers, including the completion of credit checks.

INTERNAL AUDIT ASSISTANT

Nippon Paint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka
12.2013 - 05.2015
  • Conducted in-depth research and assessment to identify control gaps in processes, procedures and systems as well as recommended methods for improvement
  • Utilised data from research to develop and implement corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards
  • Evaluated systems to determine management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation
  • Worked collaboratively with internal and external managers to facilitate financial and operational audits and to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits
  • Undertook field visits and participated in meetings with corporate customers for business development.

GRADUATE INTERN

Freight Links International (PTE) LTD
Sri Lanka
06.2013 - 11.2013
  • Carried out issuance preparations and issuance of invoices to customers
  • Provided customer service by handling general enquiries through telephone and emails
  • Ensured timely payments by following up the outstanding invoice.

Education

Master of Professional Accounting (Reading) -

Charles Sturt University

BSc. (Hons) in Management Degree (Completed) -

University College of Dublin (UCD)

Skills

  • Month-end Reports Preparation
  • Financial Statement Preparation & Analysis
  • Analytical thinking
  • Providing financial information
  • Accounting knowledge
  • Financial data analysis
  • Information analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Root cause analysis
  • Invoice discrepancy investigation
  • Accounts Receivable management
  • Teamwork
  • Work ethic
  • Professionalism
  • Organizational skills
  • Planning skills
  • Time management skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Motivation
  • Influencing skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Independent work
  • Fast-paced environment handling
  • Proactivity

Attributes

  • Strong teamwork qualities with strong sense of initiative, flexibility and accountability.
  • Exemplary work ethic; high degree of diplomacy and professionalism.
  • Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills with the ability to keep within timescales and budgets.
  • Customer-focused with superior problem solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Communicator, innovator and motivator with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Highly analytical and detail orientated with continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to flourish with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.

Professionalmemberships

  • Management Level, Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA), 2011 - 2015
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Qualifications, skills and experience have been assessed and accepted by CPA Australia

Languages

  • English
  • Sinhalese

References

Available upon request

Timeline

PRODUCTION PLANNING ASSISTANT

Fibrisol Services Asustralia Pty Ltd
09.2021 - Current

ACCOUNTANT

Clearworld Holdings Pty Ltd
07.2020 - 08.2021

CREDIT CONTROLLER

Nippon Paint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
05.2015 - 07.2017

INTERNAL AUDIT ASSISTANT

Nippon Paint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
12.2013 - 05.2015

GRADUATE INTERN

Freight Links International (PTE) LTD
06.2013 - 11.2013

Master of Professional Accounting (Reading) -

Charles Sturt University

BSc. (Hons) in Management Degree (Completed) -

University College of Dublin (UCD)
Chamika Panagoda