Chethika T.
Senior Finance Manager
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Chethika T. is a seasoned Finance Manager with over a decade of experience in financial management across banking, forex brokerage, and conglomerate sectors, notably at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, HSBC-Global Banking and Markets, Al Hathboor Group, and Godo Introduction Financial Services LLC. Chethika’s hands-on expertise includes financial reporting, cash flow management, and overseeing compliance with IFRS standards. She has played key roles in cross-border coordination for finance operations spanning India, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Cyprus, and South Africa, adeptly managing complex, regulated, multinational environments. Her accomplishments include leading audit processes, migration of financial data to new CRM systems, internal controls strengthening, and implementing process optimizations. Chethika is proficient with Oracle ERP, Microsoft Excel (advanced functions), and global reconciliation platforms such as Geneva and Multifonds, delivering accurate, data-driven insights for strategic decision-making and business growth.
Experience
Finance Manager
GODO Introduction Financial Services LLC · 2025 — PresentDirects daily operational and financial functions, including AR and AP, while monitoring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards in the Forex Brokerage sector. Provides strategic financial analysis, prepares variance reports and forecasts, and manages liquidity and fund movements to ensure optimal cash allocation. Oversees adherence to internal controls, operational policies, and regulatory frameworks. Handles multi-source reconciliations across trading systems, CRM, bank statements, and general ledger accounts. Coordinates process improvements, data migration to CRM, and cross-functional communication. Manages corporate tax filing, VAT compliance, regulatory reporting to the UAE Federal Tax Authority, and prepares for year-end audits in line with IFRS standards. Supervises junior staff and manages cross-border financial compliance and reporting for entities in India, Cyprus, Mauritius, and South Africa, working with external advisors on GST/Tax, TDS, and statutory filings.Accountant
Al Jadeed LLC-Al Hathboor Group · 2023 — 2025Maintained books of accounts and general ledger, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Managed financial transactions, including AR and AP functions, and performed reconciliations for customers and suppliers to support invoicing. Utilized spreadsheets to analyze financial data and supported preparation of cash flow statements. Completed month-end closing and reporting, assisted with audit processes, and conducted bank reconciliations. Contributed to payroll processing and ensured regulatory compliance. Supported budgeting, forecasting, and UAE VAT processing. Aided the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and controls, provided ad hoc financial analysis, and collaborated cross-functionally to deliver insights for business initiatives.Assistant Manager Operations
HSBC-Global Banking and Markets · 2018 — 2022Administered the full Fund Administration and Fund Accounting process, producing and reviewing client reporting such as trade processing, NAV calculation and review, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting. Supervised a team, conducted performance evaluations, provided training, and implemented development plans. Streamlined workflows, applied best practices, and maintained compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Generated MIS reports and ensured key performance indicators (KPIs) were achieved. Oversaw compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) protocols.Fund Accountant
HSBC-Global Banking and Markets · 2016 — 2018Prepared financial reporting for hedge funds, including NAV calculations, and managed Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Profit and Loss Statements. Executed income and expense allocations, performed cash, portfolio, and capital reconciliations, and resolved discrepancies. Coordinated with investment managers, banks, custodians, and brokers for trade and statement acquisition. Facilitated new client onboarding, managed administrative functions, and upheld Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and documentation for audit compliance. Contributed to data migration projects and reviewed internal controls. Coordinated annual audits and participated in AML, KYC, CDD, and transaction monitoring processes.Accounts Trainee
Central Bank of Sri Lanka · 2015 — 2016Assisted with the preparation and presentation of periodic financial reports in alignment with IFRS, undertook risk and financial analysis for pension funds, contributed to budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor’s of Finance (Special)-DegreeUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka · — — 2016