Darcy Gunaratne
Keysborough,VIC
Summary
Experienced Accountant with over 6 years of expertise in personal and corporate insolvency across diverse industries. A proactive and goal-driven professional known for strong analytical prowess and effective problem-solving abilities. Capable of excelling in collaborative team environments as well as autonomously.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
SV Partners Insolvency (VIC) Pty Ltd
09.2019 - Current
- Strategically plan day-to-day operations for small to medium-sized business insolvency administrations.
- Direct and supervise junior staff activities, providing leadership and mentorship to support their growth and development.
- Conduct thorough investigations to identify, locate, and liquidate assets of insolvent entities or pursue legal actions to benefit creditors.
- Engage with directors, bankrupts, creditors, government agencies, lenders, appraisers, agents, and shareholders throughout the administration process.
- Collaborate with solicitors on litigation matters, attend legal proceedings, hearings, and examinations as needed.
- Conduct pre-appointment meetings with directors/debtors, their accountants, solicitors, or advisors to assess financial positions and advise on insolvency options, addressing potential conflicts.
- Identify and report any statutory breaches by directors or bankrupts.
- Analyse financial data to determine reasons for insolvency, including assessing potential claims related to insolvent trading and voidable transactions.
- Evaluate, validate, and quantify creditor claims, and assist in distributing recovered funds from insolvent entity administration.
- Manage ongoing operations of businesses, including cash flow, budgeting, financial analysis, debtor and supplier management, and communication with key personnel and employees.
- Handle personal insolvency cases, including complex bankruptcies and Personal Insolvency Agreements, managing claims and disputes among stakeholders.
- Identify and document Director(s) breaches, preparing specialized reports for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
- Prepare reports and regular updates for stakeholders on asset liquidation, unresolved matters, expected progress, and projected dividends.
- Provide reports and recommendations to senior management for decision-making purposes.
Analyst
Foremans Business Services
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Queried databases for information needed for report processing.
Accounts Assistant
CBS Complete Business Services
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Accounts Assistant
HLB Mann Judd
11.2013 - 02.2014
Education
Certified Public Accountant
07.2025
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC10.2015
Skills
Insolvency Administrations
Training and Mentoring
Investigations and Evidence Compilation
High-level Negotiations
Oversight of Legal Proceedings
Report Review and Preparation
Accomplishments
Oversight and day to day management of an ASX Listed entity and four (4) associated entities with a combined turnover of $2 million.
Oversight and day to day management of a seafood retail business with a turnover in excess of $2 million per annum and 10 employees (trade-on).
Oversight and day to day management of a online education provider with a turnover in excess of $14 million per annum and 6 employees (trade-on).
Affiliations
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Certification
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Additional Information
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Timeline
Senior Accountant
SV Partners Insolvency (VIC) Pty Ltd
09.2019 - Current
Analyst
Foremans Business Services
07.2016 - 01.2019
Accounts Assistant
CBS Complete Business Services
11.2014 - 07.2015
Accounts Assistant
HLB Mann Judd
11.2013 - 02.2014
Certified Public Accountant
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) -
Monash University
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