Ashif M.
Mid-Level Finance Manager
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Mohamed A., a seasoned Management Accountant, excels in financial management and regulatory compliance, with a specialized focus on international trade operations. Currently serving as a Group Accountant at Almonds Holdings within the food and beverage industry, he manages consolidated financial statements, implements internal controls, and oversees inter-company accounting. His prior experience includes a notable role at Royal Group of Companies, where he led internal audits and budgeting. He has in-depth expertise in financial reporting and analysis, leveraging advanced tools like Excel and Power BI. Mohamed's educational background includes a BA in International Business and Finance from the University of West of Scotland and certifications from ACCA and CIMA. His technical aptitude spans QuickBooks, Oracle E-Business Suite, and Dynamics 365, enhancing his capability to drive financial performance in complex organizational settings while ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. Fluent in Tamil, English, and Sinhala, Mohamed has demonstrated strong collaboration skills, engaging with diverse teams across various sectors to streamline financial processes and cost management initiatives.
Experience
Accountant
Almonds Holdings - Packaging Industry · 2025 — 2025Prepared and analyzed monthly management accounts, including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow statements. Developed, coordinated, and monitored annual budgets and rolling forecasts. Managed cash-flow forecasting and treasury functions, collaborating with banks for trade finance and credit facilities. Ensured precise inventory valuation and stock accounting while minimizing write-downs. Implemented internal controls in line with IFRS, facilitating external and internal audits. Created ad-hoc financial models, management reports, and KPI dashboards for senior stakeholders. Identified and executed cost-reduction initiatives and process improvements. Collaborated with operations, procurement, sales, and HR teams to ensure alignment of financial planning with business objectives. Administered payroll and employee cost accounting, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Monitored pre-costing and followed up with post-costing of jobs.Group Accountant
Almonds Holdings - Food And Beverage Industry · 2025 — PresentPrepared consolidated financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for the hotel group. Ensured accurate inter-company accounting and eliminations while maintaining consistent accounting policies across all properties. Analyzed financial performance across hotels and reported on variances. Monitored daily revenue reports, POS summaries, and night audit reports, verifying F&B revenue, service charges, and discounts. Reviewed food costs, beverage costs, and payroll ratios, overseeing inventory for food, beverage, linen, and operating supplies. Created annual budgets and forecasts for each hotel, tracking performance against budget and highlighting deviations. Implemented cost controls for food cost, wastage, and overheads, and reviewed vendor pricing and purchasing controls. Established and monitored internal control systems, conducted internal audits, and performed compliance checks, identifying financial risks and recommending corrective actions to ensure segregation of duties and approval controls.Group Accountant
Cordelia Container Line Lanka (Pvt) Ltd · 2023 — 2025Compiled consolidated financial statements across multiple shipping, crew management, and port-clearance entities, ensuring intercompany transaction elimination and foreign currency management. Led initiatives for cash pooling and the optimization of working capital, forecasting cash requirements effectively. Assisted in statutory audits with detailed reconciliations and audit schedules while supervising finance teams across subsidiaries. Developed budgets and rolling forecasts, monitoring performance against targets and maintaining internal control documentation in compliance with IFRS, liaising with auditors and tax advisors.Internal Auditor / Accountant
Royal Group of Companies · 2022 — 2023Compiled consolidated financial statements, addressing intercompany transactions. Oversaw the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for integrity in financial reporting. Supported the budgeting processes and rolling forecasts, enhancing the alignment of divisional objectives with corporate strategy. Produced comprehensive management reports with analysis for senior leadership, handled intercompany reconciliations, and ensured effective cash flow oversight.Executive Internal Audit
Royal Group of Companies · 2020 — 2022Prepared consolidated financial statements, ensuring the elimination of intercompany entries. Led the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for accurate and timely reporting. Managed group budgeting and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy. Produced detailed management reports, offering insightful analysis for senior leadership. Executed intercompany reconciliations while overseeing cash flow management and payroll compliance.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- BA in International Business and FinanceUniversity of West of Scotland · 2020 — 2023
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