Milan Darshana Rajapaksha Manikkunambi
Assistant Management Accountant
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Assistant Management Accountant with 9+ years of experience in manufacturing and FMCG sectors. Expertise in management accounts, cost analysis, financial reporting, and budgeting. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency, controlling costs, and supporting strategic decisions through accurate financial insights. Skilled in ERP systems (SAP, IFS, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics NAV), VAT submissions, bank reconciliations, and payroll support. Adept at delivering high-quality financial packs with commentary for senior leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Management Accountant
Printxcel Pvt Ltd
Sri Lanka
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Prepared monthly management accounts and financial reports with in-depth commentary for board-level review.
- Delivered accurate cost estimations for all product lines and new BOMs, supporting 100+ SKUs.
- Reported daily labour cost variances and collaborated with production teams to address cost deviations.
- Developed departmental cost-cutting dashboards, contributing to a 12% reduction in operational expenses.
- Maintained Fixed Asset Register; ensured accurate depreciation for over 250 assets.
- Led monthly VAT return preparation, journal entries, and compliance submissions.
- Provided full payroll support cover (weekly/monthly) during leave absences.
Management Accounting Executive
Naratha Agro Industries (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Created monthly cash flow forecasts, analyzed actuals vs projections, and resolved discrepancies.
- Monitored and analyzed plant wastage; implemented changes that reduced waste by 8%.
- Performed landed cost analysis of imports; identified pricing issues, boosting gross margins by 5%.
- Managed OPM batch cost variances and conducted BOM reconciliation across 3 production lines.
- Collaborated with the finance team to prepare reports that influenced product pricing strategies.
Finance Officer – Costing & MIS
Samson Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Improved overhead allocation accuracy, enhancing costing precision for 200+ products.
- Maintained monthly profit forecasts; reconciled with actuals, achieving 95% forecasting accuracy.
- Conducted ROI evaluations for CAPEX investments and presented post-implementation findings.
- Monitored inventory through regular cycle counts, contributing to a 98% stock accuracy rate.
- Calculated break-even points and margin analysis per plant and product category.
Accounts Trainee
Ceylon Electricity Board
Sri Lanka
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed fixed asset accounting: additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations across multiple currency accounts.
- Posted internal journal entries in MITFIN to correct control accounts and audit discrepancies.
- Calculated labour rate variances for multiple maintenance projects.
Management Assistant at HETC World Bank Project
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Compiled monthly financial and procurement reports for project oversight.
- Maintained comprehensive inventory and fixed asset documentation for externally funded initiatives.
- Coordinated financial planning to facilitate curriculum development workshops.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing scheduling and meeting arrangements.
Education
Master of Science - Business Management (Finance) - Merit
University of Plymouth
Plymouth 09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy and Finance – First Class
Solent University
Southampton 08.2021 - 09.2022
Higher National Diploma - Business Accounting
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka 06.2017 - 05.2020
Certified Business Accountant (CBA) - Business Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
03.2014 - 04.2015
Skills
CORE SKILLS
- Management Accounting
- Cost Analysis & BOM Control
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- VAT Reconciliation & Compliance
- Financial Reporting & Commentary
- Bank & Intercompany Reconciliations
- Payroll Processing (Holiday/Sickness Cover)
- ERP Systems (SAP, IFS, Oracle, NAV)
- Microsoft Excel & Power BI
- Fixed Asset Register Maintenance
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
ERP: SAP, IFS, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Accounting Software: QuickBooks, Tally, MITFIN
BI & Excel Tools: Power BI, Pivot Tables, Macros, Power Query
Other: VAT compliance (UK), Intercompany Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, Payroll Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Business Management (Finance) - Merit
University of Plymouth
09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy and Finance – First Class
Solent University
08.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Management Accountant
Printxcel Pvt Ltd
12.2020 - 09.2024
Management Accounting Executive
Naratha Agro Industries (Pvt) Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2020
Higher National Diploma - Business Accounting
University of Kelaniya
06.2017 - 05.2020
Finance Officer – Costing & MIS
Samson Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd
10.2016 - 01.2019
Accounts Trainee
Ceylon Electricity Board
03.2015 - 05.2016
Management Assistant at HETC World Bank Project
University of Kelaniya
04.2014 - 03.2015
Certified Business Accountant (CBA) - Business Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
03.2014 - 04.2015
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