Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
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Sanka Siriwardena - ASA CPA

LALOR,VIC

Summary

Strategic and analytical finance professional with almost 3 years of financial planning and analysis and over 5 year experience in Operations and contract management. Highly motivated Finance Business Partner/Accountant who thrives in problem resolution and process improvement. Excellent budget building and forecasting Skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Business Partner

Consolidated Property Services
01.2023 - 10.2024

Period-end Accounting
• Work closely with Finance Planning & Reporting Manager to close the
period for Operations Portfolio in a timely and accurate manner, including
raising accruals, prepayments, provisions, and any other necessary
journals monthly
• Present monthly Operations Portfolio performance to Finance team
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in annual audit process

Reporting
• Assist with preparation of the monthly Operations P&Ls and
supplementary reports and dashboards
• Work collaboratively with the Operations team to monitor performance
and prepare variance analysis on key P&L items, and proactively report
major variances to the Finance Manager
• Act as key financial contact for P&L enquiries with Operations team

• Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis as required by Operations team
and Finance team

Budgeting & Forecasting
• Prepare and maintain site budget and forecast in collaboration with other
Finance team members and Operations team
Revenue planning – contracted service jobs, waste, rechargeables
etc
a. CAPEX Planning: Equipment purchases and maintenance, uniforms, materials, contractors
b. Any other OH expenditure
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasting
requirements

General Duties
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and making
corresponding recommendations
• Create and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including
but not limited to Contract Managers, Regional Managers, Operations
Managers, other Finance team members, Executive team and clients.

Graduate Accountant

Consolidated Property Services
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Generate invoice batches and distribute as per the Schedule
  • Established strong working relationships with Operational managers, assist any Enquiry
  • Distribution of monthly debtor statements and assist with client enquiries regarding any outstanding invoices in the system

Contract Manager

Consolidated Property Services
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • Manage Day to day operations of site as per contract specifications.
  • Investigate any variances against the budget, review monthly P&L and report to regional manager regarding the variances against the budget.
  • Within period of April 2019 till May 2022, client satisfaction surveys improved from 65% to 85% as per Annual tenant surveys completed by onsite JLL management team.
  • Was awarded portfolio manager of year for 2021.

Service Coordinator

Intact Group
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Established strong relationships with clients through regular follow-ups, keeping them informed about progress updates regarding their services requested or concerns raised.
  • Maintained accurate records of all service activities, facilitating smooth communication between clients and technicians.
  • Managed a high volume of client requests, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed and coordinated service teams to achieve successful completion of service projects.

Site Supervisor

Glad Group
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Maintained strong client relationships, providing regular updates on project progress, daily operations and addressing any concerns promptly.

Education

CPA Australia Program -

CPA Program
05.2022

Bachelor of Professional Accounting

Holmes Institute
Melbourne
03.2016

Skills

SAP Business Intelligence, Business Planning Consolidation, Capital IQ, Thomson ONE, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office, Host Analytics

Accomplishments

Led the implementation of new financial planning tool, Integrated Planning, to allow for more efficient and accurate planning 

Interests

Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Fraternity, Nutrition/Health, Sports, Traveling, Reading

Skills

accounting, accrual, ad, AP, balance sheet, Bloomberg, budgets, budget, Business Intelligence, Business Planning, C, cash flow, clients, database, decision-making, delivery, designing, due diligence, ecommerce, economics, finance, financials, financial, financial planning, FP&A, financial reporting, focus, information systems, IQ, Leadership, Microsoft Office, office, organizational, processes, profit, publication, real estate, research, Retail, sales, SAP, strategy, strategic

Additional Information

  • Activities and Interests: Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Fraternity, Nutrition/Health, Sports, Traveling, Reading

Timeline

Finance Business Partner

Consolidated Property Services
01.2023 - 10.2024

Graduate Accountant

Consolidated Property Services
05.2022 - 12.2022

Contract Manager

Consolidated Property Services
04.2019 - 05.2022

Service Coordinator

Intact Group
02.2018 - 01.2019

Site Supervisor

Glad Group
03.2017 - 01.2018

CPA Australia Program -

CPA Program

Bachelor of Professional Accounting

Holmes Institute
Sanka Siriwardena - ASA CPA