DULAJ KALHARA GUNAWARDENA
Bundoora,VIC
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Singh Homes Pty Ltd
Epping, VIC
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted with budgeting by providing data for forecasting.
- Performed month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Reconciled vendor accounts and ensured timely payment of bills and expenses.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
- Managed daily bookkeeping tasks, including journal entries and ledger maintenance.
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software and systems.
- Prepared ad-hoc financial reports as requested by management.
- Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Assisted in month-end and year-end closing processes.
Senior Accountant (Assurance)
Ernst & Young
Colombo, WP
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas, including efficiency, effectiveness, and mitigating controls
- Established internal control systems by updating audit programs
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits
- Determined effectiveness of current control structures
- Ensured compliance with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes, and documentation.
Management Trainee
D Samson Industries Ltd
Galle, SP
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Monitored employee performance and enacted improvement plans, coordinated disciplinary actions or provided rewards
- Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development and process improvement strategies
- Undertook management responsibilities during the absence of the manager.
Education
Master of Professional Accounting -
Charles Sturt University Study Centre Melbourne
Melbourne, VICBachelor of Accounting & Finance -
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Nugegoda, Sri LankaACCA -
ACCA - Colombo
Sri LankaCPA Associate Member (Australia) -
ACA: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri LankaMAAT -
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri LankaSkills
- Month-end documentation
- Budget Forecasting
- Payment Processing
- GL reconciliation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Client Relations
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- MS Office
- Cost accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Accounting principles
- Financial Analysis
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Financial statement review
- Expertise in Databuild, Onsite Companian, Therefore Document Management, Insimplify, Xero & MYOB
- Expertise in Microsoft Office (MS Xcel, MS word and Other MS Office software)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Singh Homes Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant (Assurance)
Ernst & Young
01.2015 - 10.2017
Management Trainee
D Samson Industries Ltd
03.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Professional Accounting -
Charles Sturt University Study Centre Melbourne
Bachelor of Accounting & Finance -
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
ACCA -
ACCA - Colombo
CPA Associate Member (Australia) -
ACA: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
MAAT -
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
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