Ashan M.
Mid-Level Accounting and Finance Officer
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Ashan M. is an experienced Finance Officer with a background in accounting, financial management, and project documentation across diverse sectors in Sri Lanka, including wildlife conservation, creative industries, banking, and beverage manufacturing. His expertise includes construction payment management, preparation of financial statements, and oversight of accounts receivable and payable using systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, and Odoo. Ashan’s roles at organizations like the Department of Wildlife Conservation and Heineken Lanka Limited demonstrate his capacity to manage bank reconciliations, cash flow planning, vendor payments, and audit compliance. He is a Certified Business Accountant with both a BSc and Master’s in Accountancy-related fields, reinforcing his comprehensive grasp of financial record maintenance, detailed reporting, and regulatory adherence within high-paced, regulated environments.
Experience
Project Development Officer
Department of Wildlife Conservation · 2020 — 2023Prepared construction bill payments and organized project reports and files, ensuring up-to-date documentation. Conducted client and bank communications to facilitate smooth financial transactions. Drafted detailed progress reports and maintained inventory books alongside accurate customer account balances. Guided the annual audit process, prepared monthly financial statements, and managed accounts receivable and payable. Oversaw banking activities including reconciliations and fund transfers, administered petty cash and vendor payments, and utilized Online QuickBooks and Desktop QuickBooks for financial management. Conducted cash flow planning and forecasting to support business operations.Finance Officer
Creative Heritage (Pvt) Ltd · 2023 — PresentPerforms finance-related tasks, leveraging accounting knowledge and software expertise.Account Executive
Amaran Aesthetic (Pvt) Ltd · 2019 — 2021Executed accounting tasks as part of daily operations.Account Assistant
Suma finance and Management Consultant · 2018 — 2019Handles financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports. Facilitates communication between staff, clients, and the marketing team. Manages accounts, performs account reconciliations, and organizes invoices and receipts. Reports on accounts receivable to the Chief Accountant, processes both performer and commercial invoices, and administers payment vouchers. Oversees petty cash and vendor payments, while using QuickBooks and Odoo (ERP) for financial management.Intern in Finance department
Heineken Lanka Limited · 2018 — 2018Updates journal entries and stock sheets to maintain accurate financial records. Organizes and manages invoices, official receipts, and statements of accounts. Handles invoice processing to support efficient financial operations.Audit trainee
Sanasa Development Bank PLC · 2015 — 2016Prepared audit reports and conducted monthly inventory counts at various branches. Reviewed vouchers and mandates, compiled reports for senior auditors, and verified customer account balances. Updated the General Ledger using QuickBooks, contributed to revenue budgeting and forecasting, maintained annual trial balances and company accounts. Managed creditors and debtors, oversaw cash flow and staff payroll, and maintained personnel files for HR recordkeeping.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master of Professional AccountingUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka · 2020 — 2021
- BSc in Accountancy & Financial Management (Special) DegreeEastern University, Sri Lanka · 2014 — 2018
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