Thusharika Hena Arachchige
Wishaw,North Lanarkshire
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant with experience working within an NHS hospital environment. Skilled in maintaining high standards of hygiene, supporting vulnerable individuals, and working within regulated healthcare settings. Demonstrates strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a respectful, person-centred approach to care. Committed to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing for residents in a care home setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Retail Store Assistant
Shan Nath Retail Ltd
Wishaw, North Lanarkshire
2024.08 - Current
- Assisted in managing till operations to minimise discrepancies.
- Supported smooth store operations by handling stock and inventory.
- Helped oversee product pricing to ensure competitiveness in the market.
- Aided in implementing promotional displays to enhance product visibility.
- Assured frequent replenishment of shelves to maintain product availability.
- Organised stock room for improved accessibility of products.
- Performed daily housekeeping duties to uphold an inviting atmosphere.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve targets.
- Contributed to customer satisfaction by delivering excellent service.
Senior Catering Assistant
NHS - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Performed general cleaning duties across all areas according to departmental schedules using appropriate materials.
- Supported compliance with hygiene and health & safety practices as per operating procedures and legislation.
- Maintained high standards of personal hygiene in alignment with food safety policy and legal requirements.
- Assisted with correct storage and stock rotation within patient and commercial services in accordance with HACCP principles.
- Operated as a cashier within the café bistro located in the women’s and children’s area of the hospital.
Senior Account Executive
Melwire Rolling (PVT) Ltd
Colombo 12
2010.04 - 2022.12
- Update the all-Ledger Accounts and pass the other Journal entries to computer system. Reconcile the above with other supporting documents and prepare the Monthly Accounts.
- Check the Bank Entries with the Cash Book and prepare the Bank Reconciliation.
- Compare with monthly accounts and prepare the Final Accounts for audit purpose. Attend the other audit supporting works.
- According to the audit draft accounts, prepare the Taxable Income in the following manner.
- Calculating of disallowed expenses in the accounts.
- Prepare the allowable Income Schedule. (Capital Allowance, Lease Allowance)
- Calculation of assessable Income based on the above.
- According to the Income Tax Act, calculate the Taxable Income.
- Prepare the monthly VAT reports, and filling the monthly VAT Returns to submit the Department of Inland Revenue.
- Attend the VAT Refund and finalize with the Assessor in following manner.
- Check the VAT 26 Form (RFN From Dep. Of Inland Revenue)
- Hand over the original Tax Invoices of Local purchase, Sales reports, EDB & TQB reports, and send Import CUSDEC report to the Assessor.
- Finalize Disallow items with the Tax Officer and pass the Final Version for Refund.
- Attend the outstanding VAT Assessments.
- According to the assessment, first pass the appeal within 30 days to Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, and hand over the other supporting documents as required by the Assessor.
- Other VAT relevant Works.
- VAT Reconciliation
- VAT Return Amendments
- Handle the Invoice Factoring and cheque discounting facility with LOLC
- Arranging Invoices for factoring, and check the correctness of service charges and interest calculated by LOLC.
- Following the factoring payments from LOLC.
Account Assistant
P.J. Packaging (PVT) Ltd
Kelaniya
2007.08 - 2010.02
- Good knowledge in Microsoft Dynamic 2009 (Navigation) ERP package.
- Invoicing and Ledger Handling
Education
PgD - Accounting, Finance & Regulation
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 2023.01 - 2024.06
BSc (Hons) - Accounting & Finance
University Tolosa at Casizada Universidad
Zacatecas, MexicoIntermediate Level Examination - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accounts of Sri Lanka (ICASL)
Sri LankaFoundation Level Examination - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accounts of Sri Lanka (ICASL)
Sri LankaGeneral Certificate in Education (Advanced Level) Examination - undefined
St Pauls Girls School
Kelaniya, Sri LankaGeneral Certificate in Education (Ordinary Level) Examination - undefined
St Pauls Girls School
Kelaniya, Sri LankaSkills
- Person-centred care approach
- Support for elderly and vulnerable adults
- Infection prevention and control
- Health and safety compliance
- Safeguarding awareness
- Manual handling awareness
- Confidentiality and professional integrity
- Accurate record keeping
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Emotional support and empathy
Certification
- PgD in Accounting, Finance & Regulation
- BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance
- Institute of Chartered Accounts of Sri Lanka Intermediate Level Examination
- Institute of Chartered Accounts of Sri Lanka Foundation Level Examination
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Sinhala
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Store Assistant
Shan Nath Retail Ltd
2024.08 - Current
Senior Catering Assistant
NHS - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury
2023.09 - 2024.07
PgD - Accounting, Finance & Regulation
Glasgow Caledonian University
2023.01 - 2024.06
Senior Account Executive
Melwire Rolling (PVT) Ltd
2010.04 - 2022.12
Account Assistant
P.J. Packaging (PVT) Ltd
2007.08 - 2010.02
BSc (Hons) - Accounting & Finance
University Tolosa at Casizada Universidad
Intermediate Level Examination - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accounts of Sri Lanka (ICASL)
Foundation Level Examination - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accounts of Sri Lanka (ICASL)
General Certificate in Education (Advanced Level) Examination - undefined
St Pauls Girls School
General Certificate in Education (Ordinary Level) Examination - undefined
St Pauls Girls School