Dilshan Gunathilake
Westmead
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, I leveraged my expertise in financial record-keeping and strong communication skills at Colliers International to enhance contract management and invoice processing efficiency. My background includes streamlining audit processes and fostering team collaboration, significantly improving data accuracy and operational workflows.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Contracts Assistant
Colliers International
07.2024 - Current
- Processing of invoices including checking payment receipt & distributing payment remittances.
- Management of contract email account.
- Liaising with solicitors, agents, and team members regarding sale documentation.
- Preparing weekly sales reports and generate price lists for Executives.
- Trust Accounting duties; banking of cheques, trust receipting and issuing of trust receipts.
- Processing of supplier payments and corporate card expenses.
- Ensuring accurate data entry of all sales information, including the management of documentation on file and SOX compliance.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Co (Australia) Pty LTD
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
Coffee Barista
Starbucks Coffee Co (Australia) Pty LTD, Sydney
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for daily register balances.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality coffee beverages and providing exceptional service.
Vendor Incubation Executive
Daraz - Kaymu Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated, verified, and incubated each new seller who registers on the Daraz.lk platform regarding the procedures, best practices, and systems.
- Analyzed and made decisions based on qualitative and quantitative data and appropriately categorize sellers into campaigns & promotions.
Management Trainee- Card Management
CDB Finance PLC , Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed VISA debit card operations and daily customer queries via Emails and Phone calls.
- Handled and created daily operation and administrative reports.
Accounts and Audit Assistant
Cyril Chandraratne and Company, Kelaniya
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Executed in the planning and execution of financial audits for clients under the supervision of senior auditors.
- Worked in the documentation of audit findings, including preparing work papers and audit reports.
- Performed with other accounting tasks as needed, such as bookkeeping, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
- Learned and used accounting software (Quick Book) and tools.
Education
MBA - Professional Accounting
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW11.2024
BBA - Marketing
University of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka01.2021
Certificate - Accounting
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka01.2015
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Financial record keeping
Invoice Processing
Auditing tasks
Invoice Management
Data Entry
Hobbies
- Traditional Sri Lankan Dancer at Sri Lankan Dance Academy of Sydney and Sasani School of Dancing Sydney.
References
- References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance and Contracts Assistant
Colliers International
07.2024 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Co (Australia) Pty LTD
03.2024 - 07.2024
Coffee Barista
Starbucks Coffee Co (Australia) Pty LTD, Sydney
04.2023 - 03.2024
Vendor Incubation Executive
Daraz - Kaymu Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka
06.2022 - 12.2022
Management Trainee- Card Management
CDB Finance PLC , Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2021 - 03.2022
Accounts and Audit Assistant
Cyril Chandraratne and Company, Kelaniya
04.2016 - 12.2016
MBA - Professional Accounting
University of Technology Sydney
BBA - Marketing
University of Colombo
Certificate - Accounting
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
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