Ruvini Fernando
Cambridge
Summary
Detail-oriented and motivated Accounting and Finance graduate with hands-on experience in bookkeeping, reconciliation, and supplier management. Currently completing a six-month Accounts Internship at Arundel House Hotel, Cambridge, gaining practical experience using Sage and OPRA software for financial operations. Strong academic background with a Master's in Financial Management from Northumbria University (Distinction). Eager to contribute analytical and technical accounting skills in a full-time Accounts Assistant position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Intern
Arundel House Hotel
04.2025 - Current
- Entered supplier invoices and processed payments using Sage software.
- Performed supplier statement checks and reconciliations at month-end.
- Assisted with financial close procedures, verifying balances and resolving discrepancies.
- Used OPRA to post car park expenses and analyse revenue performance.
- Monitored revenue reports to ensure accurate recognition and identify irregularities.
- Supported the accounts team in preparing reports for management review.
- Reference: Annette Percival, General Manager, Arundel House Hotel (Contact available on request).
Assistant Accountant
Senkadagala Washing Plant (Pvt) Ltd
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained daily accounting records and generated monthly financial reports.
- Managed petty cash and processed supplier invoices for timely payments.
- Prepared stock reconciliation reports to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Performed bank reconciliations and assisted in monthly closing activities.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, improving accuracy and reporting timelines.
Finance Intern
Ceylon Electricity Board
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared loan reconciliations for Distress, Solar Energy, and School Loans.
- Produced weekly cashflow reports to support liquidity management.
- Assisted in stock reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure data integrity.
Education
MSc - Business with Financial Management
Northumbria University
UK05.2024
BBA (Hons) - Accounting and Finance
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
Sri Lanka02.2022
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Supplier payments
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Month-end reconciliations
- Accounts payable management
- Accounts receivable management
- Financial reporting
- Cashflow tracking
- Revenue analysis
- Bank reconciliations
- Stock reconciliations
- Petty cash handling
- Expense posting
- Attention to detail
Research Projects And Leadership
Assessing the Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Economic Growth, MSc Dissertation, Distinction, Impact of Lifelong Learning Mindset on Career Success of Accounting Professionals, BBA Dissertation, A Grade, Published in AJEBA Journal, Assistant Secretary, Students Interactive Society, 2018, Organizing Committee Member, SLIIT Soft Skills Programme, 2018–2019, Member, Diviyata Eliyak CSR Project
Timeline
Accounting Intern
Arundel House Hotel
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Senkadagala Washing Plant (Pvt) Ltd
02.2022 - 03.2023
Finance Intern
Ceylon Electricity Board
07.2021 - 12.2021
MSc - Business with Financial Management
Northumbria University
BBA (Hons) - Accounting and Finance
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)