H Mareena Dilrukshi Silva
Guildford,Surrey
Summary
Experienced financial professional with expertise in financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Demonstrated success in managing payroll for over 35,000 employees and overseeing public sector accounting and procurement processes. Proficient in advanced financial regulations with a strong track record of leadership and team supervision. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills, driving efficiency and compliance within complex financial operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Retail Assistant (Part-Time)
Primark & Tesco One Stop, UK
Woking and Guildford, United Kingdom
04.2024 - Current
- Provide exceptional customer service and ensure efficient till operations.
- Maintain product displays and support promotional activities.
- Assist in stock replenishment to maintain store appearance.
- Stayed updated on current promotions and new products to provide accurate information to customers.
Assistant Director (Payroll)
Department of Civil Security, Sri Lanka
, Sri Lanka
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed payroll for 35,000 employees, overseeing salary payments that exceeded LKR 1.5 billion monthly.
- Maintained government-owned payroll databases and ensured adherence to financial standards.
- Streamlined processes, reduced discrepancies, and improved payroll accuracy.
- Monitored KPIs and implemented improvements to address underperforming areas.
Accountant (Procurement)
Ministry of Fisheries, Sri Lanka
, Sri Lanka
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented procurement plans aligned with budget allocations.
- Coordinated with external stakeholders to ensure seamless procurement operations.
- Supervised purchasing departments and optimized expenditure.
- Optimized inventory distribution among employees and reduced costs by 10%
Accountant (Payments)
Ministry of Fisheries
, Sri Lanka
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Ensured budget execution by certifying payments and monitoring reconciliations.
- Prepared detailed financial reports, projections, and summaries for senior management.
- Oversaw general ledger procedures and bank account activities.
Sub-Officer
Standard Chartered Bank
, Sri Lanka
12.2012 - 10.2015
- Coordinated with banks to resolve payment-related queries and ensured timely transfers.
- Supported corporate clients with cash management services.
- Conducted payment reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in accounting systems and resolving discrepancies.
- Analyzed financial statements to enhance efficiency in daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with established controls and procedures during reconciliations
Education
M.Sc. Accounting and Finance -
University of Surrey
United Kingdom 09.2023 - 09.2024
Master's in Financial Economics -
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka 09.2020 - 09.2022
B.Sc. Business Administration (Special) -
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Sri Lanka 05.2007 - 10.2011
CIMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
UKDiploma in Public Accounting and Finance -
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration
Sri Lanka /2015 - /2017
Skills
- Financial Analysis and Reporting Expertise
- Financial budgeting and forecasting
- Payroll management (35,000 employees handled)
- Public sector financial management
- Advanced knowledge of financial regulations (eg, IFRS, UK GAAP)
- Leadership and team supervision
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Retail Assistant (Part-Time)
Primark & Tesco One Stop, UK
04.2024 - Current
M.Sc. Accounting and Finance -
University of Surrey
09.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Director (Payroll)
Department of Civil Security, Sri Lanka
08.2022 - 10.2023
Master's in Financial Economics -
University of Colombo
09.2020 - 09.2022
Accountant (Procurement)
Ministry of Fisheries, Sri Lanka
07.2019 - 08.2022
Accountant (Payments)
Ministry of Fisheries
10.2015 - 07.2019
Sub-Officer
Standard Chartered Bank
12.2012 - 10.2015
B.Sc. Business Administration (Special) -
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
05.2007 - 10.2011
CIMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Diploma in Public Accounting and Finance -
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration
/2015 - /2017
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