Hasitha Weerakoon
Pakenham,VIC
Summary
Well-rounded individual. Has an excellent interpersonal skills & the ability to liaise at all levels, takes pride in work, gives full commitment to achieve goals, intend to work to the best of ability at all times, and be an asset to the company. Organized Accounts Assistant knowledgeable in various accounting programs and possessing solid computer skills. Experienced in handling bookkeeping activities and correcting account errors. Adept at analyzing complex situations and finding creative solutions to challenging problems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Assistant
Prima Ceylon Machinery (Pvt) Ltd
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Assisting in the preparation of yearly financial statements, monthly management accounts, cash flow statement, accounts payable and receivable analysis.
- Processing and recording financial transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general ledger entries.
- Update and Maintain accounting information system with all relevant inventory and sales details for record keeping purpose.
- Reconciling bank statements and other financial documents.
- Responding to inquiries and resolving any discrepancies or issues related to financial records.
- Substantiating the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
- Prepare various reports request by the management in different time period such as monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
- Handling accounts receivable by generating customer invoices, tracking payments, following up on overdue payments, preparing aging reports, and managing customer accounts.
- Assisting with the preparation of audit documentation and providing support during internal and external audits.
Junior Accounts Executive
Soflogic Holdings PLC
11.2008 - 10.2011
- Ensuring accurate and timely data entry into accounting systems, maintaining proper filing and documentation of financial records, and organizing financial reports and documents.
- Reconciling branches daily sales report with the day end report and bank statements.
- Preparing bank reconciliation and reconcile other payments.
- Preparing any range of periodic reports by extracting data from accounting and database systems, analyzing and presenting data to the company's Management
- Preparing regular reports on accounts receivable aging, collections performance, and cash flow projections
- Analyzing receivables data to identify trends, areas of concern, and opportunities for improvement, and providing insights to management
- Monitoring and tracking customer payments, following up on overdue invoices, and initiating collection efforts by contacting customers through phone calls, emails, or letters.
- Resolving payment discrepancies and negotiating payment terms with customers to ensure timely payments.
- Entering customer payments accurately to their respective accounts in the financial system.
- Reconciling discrepancies between bank deposits and customer payments, identifying and resolving any issues or discrepancies.
Accounts Assistant
Islanders damas (pvt) ltd
03.2007 - 10.2008
- Reconcile branches daily sales reports with bank statements and credit card transactions
- Plan and implement inventory replenishment strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize stock shortages
- Implement and maintain a system for proper documentation and record-keeping of inventory transactions
- Analyze inventory data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement
- Provide insights and recommendations to management regarding inventory optimization, cost reduction, and process efficiencies
- Processes customer sales returns according to the company internal control system and record the necessary information in the accounting system
- Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry to inventory control system and prepare different types of report according to the management request
- Preparing stock taking report quarterly and reconcile the physical balance with the inventory control system.
Education
Master of Practicing Accounting & Business Adminis - Accounting And Business Management
Holmes Institute
Melbourne Campus03.2020
Successfully Completed Final Examination of Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka - Accounting Technician
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
JMC - Colombo Branch12.2008
Successfully Completed Intermediate Examination of Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka - Accounting Technician
Jayasekara Management Centre
Colombo Branch12.2005
Successfully completed foundation level of Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka - Accounting Technician
Jayasekara Management Centre
Colombo Branch06.2005
Skills
A highly motivated and experienced Accounts assistant with a verifiable record of accomplishment spanning 7 years Highly creative, recognized as a results-oriented and solution-focused individual Areas of strength include Accounting/Bookkeeping Data Entry, Receipts, & Invoices, Month-end Reconciliation & Analysis, Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Report Generation
- Ledger and Journal Entries
- Data Inputting, invoice processing,
- Payment Processing and Expense Tracking
- Audit Support
- Accounts Payable/ receivable Management
- Month end and Year-End Closing
- Bank and other accounts Reconciliation
- Budget Preparation & Cash Flow Management
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Prima Ceylon Machinery (Pvt) Ltd
10.2011 - 07.2014
Junior Accounts Executive
Soflogic Holdings PLC
11.2008 - 10.2011
Accounts Assistant
Islanders damas (pvt) ltd
03.2007 - 10.2008
Master of Practicing Accounting & Business Adminis - Accounting And Business Management
Holmes Institute
Successfully Completed Final Examination of Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka - Accounting Technician
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Successfully Completed Intermediate Examination of Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka - Accounting Technician
Jayasekara Management Centre
Successfully completed foundation level of Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka - Accounting Technician
Jayasekara Management Centre
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