Sanjeewa Liyanage
Ilford
Summary
Focused on accounts receivable and accounts payable specialist with a Strong background in ledger reconciliations, supplier payments, invoicing, and collections. Strong grasp of month-end procedures, credit management, and accounting regulations; practical expertise with accounting programs including SAP, QuickBooks, and Sage 50. Devoted to providing outstanding internal and external stakeholder assistance, accuracy, and fast processing
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Accountant – Accounts Payable
Kings Hospital, Colombo
Colombo
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Processed and validated supplier invoices for services, medications, and medical supplies.
- Prior to payment, purchase orders, GRN, and invoices were matched three-way.
- Ensured all supplier accounts were accurately updated before month-end closing
- Schedules for supplier payments were created, and bank transfers and checks were completed.
- Maintained correct system posts and ledger records for accounts payable.
- Reconciled supplier statements and settled disagreements with internal departments and vendors.
- In accordance with IRD regulations, I helped with VAT and SVAT documentation.
- Assisted with audit and month-end closing tasks.
- To guarantee on-time payments, I coordinated with the medical, retail, and procurement divisions.
- Ensured all supplier accounts were accurately updated before month-end closing
Credit Executive
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
Colombo
02.2017 - 04.2022
- Dispatched all travel agent and corporate invoices to companies within two working days.
- Followed up and collected outstanding balances within agreed credit terms of 60 days.
- Handled SVAT credit voucher updates in the RAMIS system at the Inland Revenue Department and collected SVAT vouchers on a monthly basis.
- Prepared and dispatched final invoices for Saudi Arabian Airlines and Kuwait Airways to the payments department.
- Conducted company visits to follow up and collect outstanding payments.
- Prepared and monitored reports on customers exceeding approved credit limits.
Night Auditor
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
Colombo
12.2014 - 01.2017
Income Auditor
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
Colombo
01.2014 - 01.2015
Restaurant Cashier
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
Colombo
01.2012 - 11.2014
Account Assistant
Isusha Foreign Employment, Gampaha
Gampaha
Human Resource Assistant & Account Assistant
Timex Garment, Wathupitiwala
Wathupitiwala
Skills
- Finance systems navigation
- Budgeting and forecasting competence
- Credit control techniques
- Accruals and prepayments knowledge
- Accounts receivable handling
- VAT returns submission
- Petty cash control
- Financial statements preparation
- Invoicing experience
- Creditor payments handling
- Audit procedures familiarity
- Balance sheet maintenance
- Time management mastery
- Invoice processing
- Payroll administration
- Debt collection
Certification
- 2023 – Sri Lanka Institute of Credit Management
- 2020 – Institute of Chartered Accountancy
- 2013 – Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
References: Available on Request
Timeline
Assistant Accountant – Accounts Payable
Kings Hospital, Colombo
05.2022 - 10.2023
Credit Executive
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
02.2017 - 04.2022
Night Auditor
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
12.2014 - 01.2017
Income Auditor
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
01.2014 - 01.2015
Restaurant Cashier
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
01.2012 - 11.2014
Account Assistant
Isusha Foreign Employment, Gampaha
Human Resource Assistant & Account Assistant
Timex Garment, Wathupitiwala