Dirini Sanjana Perera
St. Helens,UK
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with extensive expertise in budget and cashflow management, stakeholder communication, and bookkeeping. Proficient in general ledger accounting and various accounting software, including QuickBooks and Sage Cloud Compliance Suite. Demonstrates strong time-management skills, a deep understanding of GAAP, and comprehensive tax knowledge. Adept at inventory management, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. Known for critical-thinking abilities and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Accountant
Ceyglobe Synergist Pvt Ltd
, Australia
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported payroll and tax filing operations for over 60 employees, transitioning accounts payable & receivable to e-bills and modernizing payroll systems for greater efficiency
- Suggested cost-control initiatives to clients, leading to annual cost reduction of 15% through improved vendor management and inventory control
- Built and maintained strong client and vendor relationships, enhancing payment compliance and achieving 95% on-time payment rate
- Led and managed teams responsible for financial oversight of high-profile listed clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards
- Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
Accountant
Growthprof Pvt Ltd
, Australia
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Processed monthly financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for over 20 clients each month
- Reconciled bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to ensure the integrity of financial data, reducing discrepancies by 20%
- Assisted in preparing VAT returns, payroll, and tax compliance documentation, achieving on-time submission
- Supported the finance team in analyzing variances between actual and budgeted figures, enabling data-driven financial decision-making
Account Assistant
BPO Connect Pvt Ltd
, Sri Lanka
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Streamlined payroll process for over 100 employees by automating payroll entries and benefits calculations, reducing processing time by 25% and minimising payroll errors
- Performed monthly closing for 10 entities and managed over 30 accounts payable accounts
Executive Merchandiser
MAS KREEDA - NIKE
, Sri Lanka
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Led end-to-end product lifecycle management for Nike apparel, ensuring on-time delivery and achieving 98% order fulfilment rate by optimising production schedules and supplier coordination.
- Conducted detailed market and trend analysis to align product assortments with consumer demands, driving 15% increase in sales for key product lines.
Education
MSc - Accounting & Finance
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.2023 - 10.2024
BSc (Hons) - International Business and Finance
University of West of Scotland
United Kingdom 11.2016 - 10.2018
CIMA (Finalist) - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
United Kingdom 09.2016 - 05.2019
Computerized Accounting - Accounting Software
Pearson UK
02.2018 - 08.2018
Skills
- Budget and cashflow
- Stakeholder communication
- Bookkeeping
- General ledger accounting
- Accounting software expertise
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Time-management
- Sage Cloud Compliance Suite
- GAAP understanding
- Tax knowledge
- Inventory management
- Account reconciliation expert
- Financial reporting
- Critical-thinking
Accomplishments
- Recognised as the Best Employee for two consecutive quarters for outstanding performance in financial reporting and client management, demonstrating exceptional sales performance in meeting target objectives for the quarters.
- Mentored and trained a team of 10 junior accountants, resulting in a 40% improvement in their efficiency and accuracy
- Achieved a distinction in MSc Accounting and Finance, ranking in the top 5% of the class.
Timeline
MSc - Accounting & Finance
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Accountant
Ceyglobe Synergist Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 10.2023
Accountant
Growthprof Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 01.2022
Account Assistant
BPO Connect Pvt Ltd
08.2020 - 02.2021
Executive Merchandiser
MAS KREEDA - NIKE
07.2019 - 08.2020
Computerized Accounting - Accounting Software
Pearson UK
02.2018 - 08.2018
BSc (Hons) - International Business and Finance
University of West of Scotland
11.2016 - 10.2018
CIMA (Finalist) - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
09.2016 - 05.2019
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