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Education
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Harshani Karunarathna

Cwmbran

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.accounting and finance with several years of diverse experience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Euro Food Groups Limited
05.2024 - Current
  • Checking invoices and Posting, Coding invoices to the correct ledger accounts.(prices, quantities, VAT, etc.).
  • Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing ones and Reconciling supplier statements
  • Dealing with supplier queries and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Preparing payment runs and Ensuring all payments are authorized (weekly/monthly).
  • Assisting in month-end accounts
  • Providing reports on aged creditors or outstanding invoices.
  • Assisting to bank reconciliation and VAT returns
  • Handling to petty cash and till report
  • Other Ad hoc tasks(Preparing ad hoc reports, Filing invoices and other financial documents and Assisting with audits, Reviewing old or inactive supplier accounts for closure or clean-up, Tracing duplicate payments or overpayments, Covering basic duties of absent colleagues in accounts payable)

Crew member

McDonald's
11.2022 - Current
  • Trained in food safety and hygiene practices.
  • Acted as team player by helping colleagues finish their tasks.
  • Achieved excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Leveraged strong ambition and business acumen, regularly exceeding targets and expectations.
  • Supported store goals by maximizing sales opportunities and providing great quality service.

Food production operator

RF Brookes
09.2022 - Current
  • Achieved weekly production targets by correctly understanding and following weights and measuring guidelines.
  • Maintained excellent levels of cleanliness in working areas, continually adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
  • Packed and labelled finished goods before delivery.
  • Worked on fast-paced food production line to process more items per shift, to fulfill company target.

Accounts assistant

Sierra Construction
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance.
  • Kept up-to-date general ledger, balancing out transactions and Produced accurate general ledger entries.
  • Prioritised administrative tasks based on tight deadlines Prepared balance sheets and trial accounting balances.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Managed payroll by tracking employee hours, entitlements and Completed daily and monthly bank reconciliations Noted any discrepancies.

Cashier

People's Bank
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout and reduced customer wait times through optimized checkout processes.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs and helped meet business needs by working extra shifts.
  • Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute transactions.
  • Handled currency payments, secured funds in register and prepared deposits at end of day.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business Administrations

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, RCT

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Commerce

Eastern University of Sri Lanka

A-Levels - Commerce

Kadugannawa National College

GCSEs -

Kadugannawa National College

Skills

  • Key Skills
  • Admin, Customer Service and Training and Development
  • QuickBooks, SAGE, Bookkeeping
  • G-Soft ERP software and Payroll, AP/AR
  • Microsoft office and Excel
  • Soft Skills
  • Excellent level of English, Sinhala and Tamil
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Leadership skills
  • GDPR and H&S
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Problem-solving

Affiliations

  • Dancing, Music and Drama
  • Sports and Games
  • Travelling and Photography

Certification

Professional Accountancy - CA Sri Lanka - [2016-2017]

Additional Information

Languages

  • English - native
  • Sinhala - Fluent
  • Tamil - Basic
  • Hindi - Basic

Availability

  • Available to start immediately




Timeline

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Euro Food Groups Limited
05.2024 - Current

Crew member

McDonald's
11.2022 - Current

Food production operator

RF Brookes
09.2022 - Current

Accounts assistant

Sierra Construction
09.2020 - 07.2022

Cashier

People's Bank
01.2015 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Commerce

Eastern University of Sri Lanka

A-Levels - Commerce

Kadugannawa National College

GCSEs -

Kadugannawa National College

Master of Business Administration - Business Administrations

University of South Wales

References

References available upon request.

Hobbies

Sports and Games

Dancing and Music

Travelling and Photography

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