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Sadurshan Raja

Birmingham

Summary

Finance professional with over 6 years of experience and CIMA passed finalist status. Holds a first-class BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance and currently pursuing an MSc in Finance and Accounting at University College Birmingham. Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, cash flow management, and cost optimisation. Proficient in ERP and accounting systems (SAP, Sage), advanced Excel, and management reporting to support strategic business decisions.

Work history

Accountant

Harris & Menuk (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2024.04 - 2025.01
  • Supervised a team of 3 in preparing quarterly reports, consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards.
  • Conducted Profit & Loss statement analysis, enhancing profitability by 10% through cost optimisation.
  • Developed financial reports that guided strategic decisions and improved audit readiness.
  • Optimised budget forecasting and financial planning to minimise unnecessary expenditures.
  • Coordinated audits with external auditors to ensure timely completion of financial reviews.
  • Oversaw balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Assistant Accountant

Harris & Menuk (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2021.06 - 2024.03
  • Managed import costing in SAP, ensuring accurate financial tracking and cost allocation.
  • Maintained stock records and prepared monthly stock reports, supporting inventory control and management decision-making.
  • Compiled key management reports to strengthen financial analysis and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinated tax submissions (VAT Returns, SVAT, Stamp Duty) in line with statutory requirements.
  • Supported cash flow management through monitoring payables, receivables, and cash position.

Junior Account Executive

Harris & Menuk (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2019.11 - 2021.05
  • Assisted in monthly financial reporting and performed bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Handled accounts payable and receivables, including invoice processing, payment follow-ups, and reconciliation of balances.

Finance Intern

Harris & Menuk (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2018.11 - 2019.10
  • Prepared payment schedules and verified invoices to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintained daily cash book records for financial consistency.

Additional Work Experience

Parcel Sorter - Part Time - (11/2025-12/2025)

Royal Mail - Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Accurately sorted and processed parcels to meet tight deadlines.
  • Adhered to health and safety procedures in a fast-paced warehouse.

Front house assistant - Part Time - (04/2025-10/2025)

Spice Studios - Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Handled customer orders and processed payments with precision.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in a high-pressure environment.

Education

MSc - Finance and Accounting

University College Birmingham
2025.02 - 2026.01

CIMA - Management Accounting

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
/2020 - /2021

BSc (Hons) - Accounting and Finance

University of Plymouth
/2016 - /2019

Certification

Sage 50 Accounting Software Certification – 2025
Practical training in bookkeeping, invoicing, and financial reporting

Skills

  • Financial Analysis & Management Reporting
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Optimisation
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Tax Compliance & Audit Coordination
  • ERP & Accounting Systems: SAP, Sage, cloud-based accounting systems
  • Data & Reporting Tools: Advanced Excel, Google Sheets
  • Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Workspace
  • Leadership & Team Coordination

Languages

English
Fluent

Additional Information

  • Available to start immediately
  • Flexible to work across UK and international time zones
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Affiliations

  • Photography

References

References available upon request.

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