Don Wickramaarachchi

DON NADEETH WICKRAMAARACHCHI Profile Contact To be a dynamic professional, working in challenging environments that would enable me to enhance and utilize my skills and abilities to develop my interpersonal relationships while increasing my sense of responsibility and skills with the ultimate goal of making an outstanding contribution to the organization in achieving its goals and objectives. Experience Phone - Email- Address No 1034/1B, Pothuwarawa Road, Malabe, Sri Lanka. Personal Date of Birth Gender Nationality Marital status Passport No : 21st February 1974 : Male : Sri Lankan : Married : N- Languages English - Advanced Sinhala - Native References Available Upon Request Jan 2024 to date Assistant Manager- Accounts Payable EMS Property & Developers (Pvt) Ltd.  Lead, mentor and develop the accounts payable team, ensuring high performance engagement  Oversee the entire accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, payment disbursements and vendor account management.  Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance and efficiency in accounts payable operations.  Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate team performance and process effectiveness.  Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payment and invoice discrepancies promptly.  Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable laws and regulatory requirements.  Prepare and present reports on accounts payable metrics to senior management.  Review & monitor AP process & payments batch prepared by the AP team.  Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors promptly  Coordinate and guide the team to ensure that every team member is able to manage their workload & process for dept. smooth operation.  Ensure work is completed within the specified time & manage risk period to the deadline where work is falling behind schedule.  Verify and approve of vendor, staff salary and other Miscellaneous payments  Coordinate with the bank for facilitation various requirements Dec 2020 – Dec 2023 Finance Administration officer. Dowell International (Pvt) Ltd  Ensure compliance with administration, finance & organizational policies & procedures  Schedule training sessions, meetings & appointments & manage travel itineraries.  Verify that complete supporting documentation before making any payment  Handle Petty-Cash disburdenment including replenishment and counting.  Assist with month-end closing activities.  Maintain and record employee masters and verify staff & worker final settlements  Identify and resolve invoicing issues and payment-related inquires.  Monitor and manage department expenses to stay within allocated budgets  Coordinate with the bank for office various requirements and maintain accurate bank records of withdrawals and deposits  Liaise with both Internal and External auditors  Supporting accounts payable / receivable activities. Sep 2004 - Aug 2020 Accountant Arabtec Construction LLC, UAE – Dubai         Preparation, Coding, and posting of Sub Contractor Interim and final Certificates. Preparation of Quarterly SC Provision Report. Preparation of Receivable, Recording & and follow-up client payments. Supplier Payment Coding & Posting of Payable invoices. Handling and processing of Main Petty cash at the Head Office Petty cash releasing and posting. Passing Journal entries towards Worker’s Cash Advance / Transfer of Impress / E-Wallet expenses / E-Dirham etc. Checking and verifying Business Trip claims & and doing Transfers to a particular account. Proceeding cash receipts towards receipts of cash (Scrap sales, visa, etc.) and Passing necessary entries. Monthly Utility Payment Verification, Invoice booking, payment process & posting. Projects Petty cash reimbursement. Oct 1993 - Jan 1998 Accounts Clerk Miridiya Hotel Ltd - Sri Lanka         Verifying back-to-back operation Travel Agent Invoices & and recording in the system. Assist in staff payroll preparation. Review purchase bills for accuracy & legitimacy before posting for payment approval Receiving and recording vouchers, cash and checks Producing variety of financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets Maintaining a financial filling system Assisting with tax payments and filing Reconciling and reporting any discrepancies found in the records Jan 1998 - Dec 2001 Receptionist / Telephone Operator Hotel Topaz / the Tourmaline Ltd Attending Guest Incoming & Outgoing calls Monitoring Guest Checking & Checkouts Preparation of Travel Agent invoices & and bill payment Collection Taking Hotel Reservations & and updating the system for further action Preparation of Guest Related Analysis and forecast report monthly. Professional Qualifications MBA - Finance The University of Champagnat Mexico | 2023 International Association of Accounting Book Keepers UK The year 2004 Certificate in Institute of Administrative Practical Accountancy Sri Lanka The year 1993 Association of Accounting Technicians Sri Lanka (AAT -1) The year 1991 Education G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination British Standard | 1990  G.C.E. Advance Level Examination -1993 Computer Literacy Accounting software’s Oracle, e-Promise, QuickBooks, etc. Microsoft Office Package Key Skills Financial Record Keeping and Bookkeeping Auditing Budgeting and Forecasting Financial Analysis Financial Reporting Payroll Processing Tax Compliance Accounts Payable and Receivable Soft Skills Adaptability Problem Solving  Communication Leadership  Collaboration/Teamwork Time Management