Accountant
Ernst & Young (EY)
Total years of experience :4 years, 2 Months
Led and executed audits across diverse sectors, including Trading, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education, and Government, while meeting tight deadlines and delivering audit conclusions to engagement managers and partners.
Identified and addressed internal control deficiencies in companies, developing practical recommendations to improve their processes.
Performing comprehensive audit procedures during the execution phase, which involves the collection of evidence, execution of tests, assessment of internal controls, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
Maintained strong client relationships and paid meticulous attention to detail during audit planning, field work, and reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, IAS and ISA.
Reviewed audit work papers to ensure sound audit theory and compliance with department methodology, maintaining a high standard of audit quality.
Drafted and reviewed financial statements and audit report compilations for approval by the audit partner.
Performed statutory audits in alignment with both Sri Lanka Auditing standards and International Auditing Standards. Assigned work to subordinates, assisted their progress, and monitored their work toward achieving set deadlines.
Participated in planning, risk assessment, and audit strategy formulation, ensuring effective internal control testing and audit procedures in compliance with international standards.
Involved in preparing financial statements following IAS and IFRS standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Conducted in-depth financial analysis to identify trends and variances in income and expenditure.
Proficient in interpreting financial ratios such as liquidity, profitability, and efficiency ratios, providing insights for decision-making.
Produced timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for
management and external stakeholders.
Managed the accounts payable process, verifying invoices, matching them to purchase orders, and ensuring timely payment to suppliers.
Managed accounts receivable activities, ensuring prompt and accurate customer invoicing and timely
collection of outstanding receivables.
Responsible for depreciation calculation and maintenance of fixed asset registers in compliance with accounting standards.
Proficient in recording journal entries to accurately reflect financial transactions, adjusting entries, and
accruals.
Responsible for calculation and processing employee payroll deductions for EPF (Employee Provident Fund) and ETF (Employee Trust Fund) in accordance with labor regulations.
Conducted regular inventory counts and reconciliations to verify the accuracy of inventory records.
Prepared detailed monthly and yearly revenue reports, analyzing variances and providing recommendations for revenue enhancement.
Actively engaged in cost analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities and making recommendations for operational improvements.
Managed petty cash disbursements and reconciliations, maintaining a well-documented record of expenses.