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Renuka Sewwandi

Dandenong North,VIC

Summary

Interested in achieving a suitable placement in the field of Accounting and Finance, in a growth-oriented organization, which offers diverse job responsibilities in order to utilize and improve my skill, knowledge and experiences. More than 6 years of experience in the field of accounting as an accountant in two reputed construction companies in Sari Lanka and three months as an accounts payable officer in Melbourne, Australia. High level computer skills in Microsoft application using MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Word. Thorough knowledge & experience in working with QuickBooks & Xero accounting software Higher academic achievements during the Bachelor of Business Administration (2nd class Upper) and Master of Professional Accounting (Distinction) partly completed and studying CPA, partly qualified CA Sri Lanka. Trustworthy, flexible and result-oriented person and a quick learner and very technology oriented and highly considering the duties and responsibilities and time management. Detail-oriented Accountant with [Number] years of effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Unwined Liquor Pty Ltd
07.2022 - Current

· Provide general accounting and tax advice to the company

· Produce accurate current and projected financial data and reports for the company

· Prepare budgets, cash flows and financial forecasts for the company

· Prepare financial ledgers, monthly consolidated P&L’s and balance sheets

· Oversee the cash flow of client’s businesses and advise management on financial strategies

· Set budgets and oversee budgetary performance for the company

· Prepare and lodge quarterly BAS statements and GST reports

· Prepare and lodge annual company returns and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

· Implement appropriate accounting and financial control systems and records

· Assist with debt recovery.

· Oversee and manage taxation obligations and requirements for the company

· Liaise with banks and other financial institutions with respect to borrowings, capital purchases and investments, business overdrafts and other business accounts and advise management of appropriate financial strategies

· Undertake other duties assigned by the director

Accounts Payable Assistant

Global Builders Warehouse
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Processing of high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate and timely payment of suppliers and employees in line with payment terms and execution of weekly payment run (Xero system)
  • Preparing and processing EFT payments and cheque runs
  • Processing retail invoices and international vendor payments
  • Correspond with vendor and respond to enquiries
  • Check batches imported from balance to control and make necessary corrections prior to posting to AP ledger
  • Preparation and validation of financial transactions (invoices) for processing into the Purchasing to Pay, to ensure accuracy & integrity of the payment process
  • Check correct use of GL coding is used and contact location where clarification is required
  • Maintaining effective and productive working relationships with all Business Units regarding creditors accounts and queries/complaints
  • Timely reconciliation of supplier statements and processing ad hoc payment request, ensuring accurate approval

Accountant

Unitec Fire & Security Systems
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Monitoring general ledger postings and preparation of financial statements for the company and for the group (QuickBooks)
  • Monitoring the company's investment portfolio to the best of company interest
  • Financial planning and budgeting
  • Job costing and Investment appraisals
  • Supervising the debt collection of the company and chairing the weekly debtors meeting
  • Supervising the company payroll operations
  • Preparation of management information and presenting at weekly management meeting
  • Chairing the meetings with the company Auditors in finalizing the Annual Audit of the company and on related audit queries
  • Supervising the accounting staff
  • Liaison with the statuary bodies, banker, and other related parties of the company on matters relating to the company

Accountant

Kent Engineers (Pvt) Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Managing Accounts Receivables and payable
  • Maintain General Ledgers and subsidiary ledgers (QuickBooks)
  • Preparing monthly salaries and wages
  • Managing expenses and income ledgers
  • Final accounting statements preparation and auditing process
  • Preparing budgeted financial statements to assist management meetings
  • Managing imports and exports and preparing related documents
  • Supervising the company payroll operations

Education

CPA - Accounting

CPA Australia
01.2022

Master of Professional Accounting - Accounting

Charles Sturt University
01.2021

CA - charted Accountancy

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
01.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Accounting and Finance

University of Ruhuna
01.2012

Skills

  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Auditing
  • Internal Control
  • Teamwork
  • Quick Learner
  • Technology oriented
  • Smart Working
  • Flexible
  • Customer Service
  • Reporting
  • Analytical Skills
  • Forward Thinking
  • Process Improvement
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Problem Solving

Bookkeeping

Bank Reconciliation

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Accounting and bookkeeping

Accounts Payable

Financial Statements

Payroll Processing

Cash Flow analysis

General Ledger Entries

Tax Preparation

Account reconciliation processes

General Ledger Management

Payroll Administration

Tax Return Filing

Payroll Management

Quickbooks

ERP systems proficiency

Full-cycle accounting

Awards

  • Academic Achievement Awards - Southern Cross University, 2019
  • Academic Achievement Award - Charles Sturt University, 2020
  • Executive Dean's Award - Charles Sturt University, 2020

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Accountant

Unwined Liquor Pty Ltd
07.2022 - Current

Accounts Payable Assistant

Global Builders Warehouse
01.2021 - 03.2021

Accountant

Unitec Fire & Security Systems
01.2016 - 01.2018

Accountant

Kent Engineers (Pvt) Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2015

CPA - Accounting

CPA Australia

Master of Professional Accounting - Accounting

Charles Sturt University

CA - charted Accountancy

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Accounting and Finance

University of Ruhuna
Renuka Sewwandi