Dewuni Perera

• We were granted Permanent Residence in Australia at the end of 2024 through my partner's Employer Nomination Scheme (PR) visa. Following this, I decided to pursue a career change and commence my professional career in Australia, concluding my remote work.
• During this period, I also focused on personal development and travel, while prioritising my physical health and wellbeing through regular Pilates training and increased workouts.

While awaiting the grant of our Permanent Residence visa, I received an offer to work remotely on a casual basis for another Sri Lankan company during the bridging visa and visa processing stage. I concluded this role once I received Permanent Residency in Australia.

• Provided administrative support during key projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to defined budgets or resource constraints.
• Prepared and charted data and metrics for detailed status reports.
• Coordinated meetings and events, ensuring seamless communication between departments and stakeholders.
• Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.

• I migrated from Sri Lanka to Australia with my partner on his employer-sponsored Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa in February 2023. I was offered the opportunity to continue my role remotely for MOQ Digital’s Sri Lankan office. Although I had full work rights in Australia, I chose to continue working remotely until we obtained Permanent Residence, as the TSS 482 visa was due to expire in November 2024.

• Coordinate with Country Manager, schedule meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on assigned tasks.
• Prepare and maintain key business documents, reports, records, and presentations.
• Support operational performance tracking, research, and client solution consulting.
• Assist with staff recruitment, screening, and background checks.
• Draft corporate communications and handle customer complaints.
• Maintain professional relationships with industry bodies, partners, and clients.
• Provide technical and strategic support for client solutions, ensuring effectiveness measures are in place.
• Manage general administrative duties.

• Managed FRCF and non-FRCF controls to ensure accurate and timely month-end GL closure, followed by GI balance sheet analysis and movement reporting with business insights.
• Processed third-party payments, governed cash flow, and posted month-end journals (accruals, prepayments) for the Intermediary Broker Business.
• Acted as primary liaison between Aviva Group (UK) and Colombo office, analysing premium and commission statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Produced monthly reports and variance analyses, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Led monthly review meetings with Aviva Group (UK) to assess business channel performance and identify risks and opportunities.

• Analysed and interpreted financial and non-financial company data and business proposals to prepare investment recommendations and memoranda.
• Researched global and local markets and industry sectors, producing reports to support informed client investment decisions.
• Evaluated business processes to identify weaknesses and recommended operational improvements.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, working independently to consistently meet deadlines.