Wanshi Withanage Dona
Banbury, Oxfordshire
Summary
An experienced Finance Manager with 13 years of expertise in monitoring balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance. Adept at coordinating referrals from physicians and insurance companies, as well as modifying comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure. Proven ability to manage financial operations, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and maximize profits.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Bayside Bwe Pty Ltd Group
9 2011 - 3 2021
- Coordinated referrals from physicians and insurance companies.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
Financial Controller
Generic Health Pty Ltd Group
9 2010 - 9 2011
- Spearheaded fundraising activities to raise capital to invest in services.
- Managed recruiting budget in conjunction with finance team and operational executives.
- Maintained procedures for credit control, financial transactions and money security.
Finance Manager
Crown Content Pty Ltd
7 2006 - 7 2008
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Tracked KPIs to monitor and evaluate business goals.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
FINANACE EXECUTIVE
LUXASIA SL PVT LTD
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure the timely and accurate completion of annual audits, minimizing potential risks and maintaining a strong reputation for financial integrity.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Implemented financial systems that increased efficiency in reporting, budgeting, and analysis tasks.
- Evaluated potential investments through thorough due diligence processes, resulting in successful investment decisions.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
HEMAS HOLDINGS PLC
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining accurate records and providing prompt responses to auditor requests.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
External Auditor
ERNST AND YOUNG
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends, ensuring the provision of high-quality audit services to clients.
- Presented clear, concise audit findings reports to management, detailing observations and recommended corrective actions for identified issues.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with clients to ensure ongoing implementation of agreed-upon recommendations from prior audits.
- Assisted clients in preparing for external audits by conducting pre-audit assessments and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess business risks and develop effective mitigation plans.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based auditing strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Rhodes Univ
Rsa
Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science (unisa) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (acca -
Anz - Chartered Accountants Aus. And Nz -
Skills
- Accounting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Financial Management
- Communication
- Financial Reporting
- Commercial acumen
- Problem solving
- Management experience
Timeline
FINANACE EXECUTIVE
LUXASIA SL PVT LTD
09.2019 - 06.2020
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
HEMAS HOLDINGS PLC
10.2016 - 09.2019
External Auditor
ERNST AND YOUNG
09.2014 - 06.2015
Finance Manager
Bayside Bwe Pty Ltd Group
9 2011 - 3 2021
Financial Controller
Generic Health Pty Ltd Group
9 2010 - 9 2011
Finance Manager
Crown Content Pty Ltd
7 2006 - 7 2008
Bachelor of Commerce -
Rhodes Univ
Rsa
Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science (unisa) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (acca -
Anz - Chartered Accountants Aus. And Nz -
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