Nimasha Amunumulla
Lilydale,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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor 3.2
Victorian Auditor General's Office
Melbourne, VIC
07.2024 - Current
- Reviewed client documentation including contracts, invoices, bank statements.
- Collaborated closely with other team members to develop effective audit plans.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential areas of fraud or non-compliance.
- Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
- Interacted regularly with clients to discuss audit progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks within set deadlines.
- Reviewed financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Prepared detailed audit workpapers for review by senior auditors.
- Reviewed company financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Assistant Manager - Team Lead
Ernst and Young
Colombo
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Performing and reviewing audit procedures for all types of Funds such as private equity funds and hedge funds
- Performing complex and specific audit procedures while developing effective and client-focused audit strategies
- Performing financial and data analytics
- Coordinating with investors and Fund Accounting teams and resolve their queries
- Documentation and execution of specific regulatory requirements and investor requirements
- Supervising the work of junior team members under my purview
- Developed and established audit procedures to enhance the audit quality resulting increased client satisfaction
- Managed audit planning and delegating the tasks to associates
- Managing day-to-day administrative tasks of the team including work allocation, leave planning, training and development, team activities and forecasting
- Coordinating with other EY specialists and onshore team members.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
Senior Fund Accountant
HSBC Electronic Data Processing Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
03.2017 - 01.2022
- Preparing and reviewing management accounts and notes to the annual and interim financial statements with compliance to IFRSs and Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong together with all supplementary information
- Assist the audit process by handling auditor and client queries, building effective relationships with different jurisdiction personnel
- Handling new client migrations
- Assist with the training coaching and development of staff
- Training and mentoring newly recruited staff for process operations
- Carrying out process improvement projects and automation of manual tasks
Education
Reading for CIMA Strategic level -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (AICPA UK)
02.2023
B.Sc. Accounting (Special) -
University of Sri Jayewardenapura
Colombo-Sri Lanka12.2016
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Leadership
- Team management
- Communication
- Time Management
- Positive attitude
- Critical thinking
- Audit Coordination
- Bookkeeping
- Regulatory Compliance
Languages
English
Timeline
Auditor 3.2
Victorian Auditor General's Office
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager - Team Lead
Ernst and Young
02.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Fund Accountant
HSBC Electronic Data Processing Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
03.2017 - 01.2022
Reading for CIMA Strategic level -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (AICPA UK)
B.Sc. Accounting (Special) -
University of Sri Jayewardenapura
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