Sunali Tissera

KAUSHALYA TISSERA 64/18, Santhanampitiya Road, 3rd Lane, Embuldeniya, Nugegoda Res:-. Mobile:- Email:- Career Objective To utilize my experience in the commercial sector with background in research, risk management and financial services; using my skills in writing and analytical research in order to contribute to the development of the organization. Work History Wonder (Aug 2017 – July 2019) RESEARCH OPERATIONS ANALYST (ADMIN) After gaining experience as a research analyst at this fast paced (online) web research company, I was able to advance into research operations to take up an administrative position. Produced full research briefs under tight deadlines to clients in addition to working in specialized jobs such as interpreting, sourcing, and writing. Was involved in proactively monitoring the research dashboard to ensure that client research requests are completed within the deadline, the requests are clear and in scope, and ensuring the smooth flow of the research process in transitioning from one specialized task to another. Liaised with the community of freelance research analysts, team leads and customer support. Price water house Coopers (Sept 2015 – Dec 2016) AUDIT ASSOCIATE – INTERNAL AUDIT Exposure to a variety of industries and the ability to work with different kinds of clients, adapt to different environments, to work under pressure and the ability to grasp the internal processes of a company within a limited time were among the key skills gained. . Worked as a team to critically evaluate the prevailing situation and recommend solutions based on a risk management perspective. Was involved in preparation of client reports of audit findings and recommendations Liaised with clients and carried out audit testing to identify performance gaps in functional areas such as sales and marketing, cash and banking, working capital management, investments etc. Was involved in preparation of audit programs and compliance based checklists for clients according to regulatory requirements. Melsta Regal Finance (Feb 2013 - April 2015) OPERATIONS ASSISTANT Gained an overall idea of the operational Functions and contributed with my own ideas for efficient customer service and maximum productivity while working at this newly established Finance Company with an aggressive growth strategy Preparation of management reports for approval of loan disbursements and pledge loan releases. Was involved in managing letter of credit operations in Trade finance, loan related calculations and coordination with clients Factoring disbursements and credit file verification Board of Investments (June 2011 - Feb 2012) ACCOUNTS TRAINEE I was able to gain a fair knowledge of book keeping & Budget monitoring Functions while working for both Head Office & Katunayake Industrial Zone. Worked as a team in finalizing of annual accounts and reconciliation Was responsible for budget monitoring and allocations through system entry Book keeping skills through petty cash maintenance and bank reconciliation Education MBA, 2017 Post Graduate Institute of Management (PIM), Sri Lanka CIMA (UK), 2013 (Passed finalist) GCE (ADVANCED LEVEL) - 2007 EconomicsA Accounting C (B- 2008) Business StudiesA Gen EnglishA Diploma in Computerized Accounting 2012 GCE (ORDINARY LEVEL) - 2004 Science A EnglishA English Literature ASocial StudiesA SinhaleseAMathematicsB Western MusicBCommerceA ReligionA Extra-curricular Activities Interest in Classical music -performed in Piano Music Festival -2003 (silver medal) Senior Prefect at Ave Maria Convent Negombo -2006 Winner of school English creative writing competition for 4 consecutive years and participated in the provincial level competition. Competed for the 100m hurdles event, relay and Netball at annual school athletic meets Non related Referees 1. Mr. Thomas Burola, Chief Of Party, USAID STAIR Project, Tele,- email;- 2. P. Algama, Director General, Department of Public Finance, Tel:-, email:-