Chamara De Silva, Finance Controller

Chamara De Silva

Finance Controller

University Hospital Sharjah

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
Experience
21 years, 0 Months

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Finance Controller at University Hospital Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • My current job since March 2015

Develop the annual operating budget and consult with departmental management on the fiscal aspects of program planning, and other administrative actions.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure is control against budgets.
• Provide monthly budget reports, variance analysis to the company and to budget holders, working closely with them to enable them to make accurate decisions.
• Prepare and control Hospitals and Laboratories Pre-opening Budgets (Such as Detailed Revenue Budgets, Administrative and Construction budgets).
• Prepare Financial Statements for the Company on Monthly and Quarterly basis.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare individual/consolidated financial statements including monthly, quarterly and draft annual statutory accounts.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial policies are being adhered to as set out in the Company financial guidelines.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare financial analysis and forecast for investment decisions.
• Liaison with Bankers.
• Ensure compliance with local reporting requirements.
• • Finance and cash flow management

Finance Manager at Browns Healthcare Pvt Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 3
  • November 2011 to February 2015

• Develop the annual operating budget and consult with departmental management on the fiscal aspects of program planning, and other administrative actions.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure is control against budgets.
• Provide monthly budget reports, variance analysis to the company and to budget holders, working closely with them to enable them to make accurate decisions.
• Prepare and control Hospitals and Laboratories Pre-opening Budgets (Such as Detailed Revenue Budgets, Administrative and Construction budgets).
• Prepare Financial Statements for the Company on Monthly and Quarterly basis.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare individual/consolidated financial statements including monthly, quarterly and draft annual statutory accounts.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial policies are being adhered to as set out in the Company financial guidelines.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare financial analysis and forecast for investment decisions.
• Liaison with Bankers.
• Ensure compliance with local reporting requirements.
• Preparation of feasibility studies and Project Proposals for investment decisions.
• Finance and cash flow management

Accountant at Hemas Hospitals Pvt Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Wattala
  • October 2008 to November 2011

• Develop the annual operating budget and consult with departmental management on the fiscal aspects of program planning, salary recommendations, and other administrative actions.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure is control against budgets.
• Provide monthly budget reports to the company and to budget holders, working closely with them to enable them to make accurate decisions.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Monthly/Annual Accounts, Financial Procedures and Others
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and draft annual statutory accounts.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial policies are being adhered to as set out in the Company financial guidelines.
• Ensure all finance records are kept accurately and securely and in line with legislative requirements.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
Financial Management and Support
• Administer the bank accounts and investment activity of companies.
• Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies.
• Ensure timely payment of debtors and invoicing of creditors.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Monitor the inventory management process and ensure the inventories are maintained properly.
• Liaison with Bankers.

Finance Manager at Nalahiya Galant Mesco Pvt Ltd
  • Maldives
  • May 2008 to September 2008

• Development of Internal Control system for the Company.
• Prepare weekly and Monthly Cash Flow forecasts and monitoring with actual results.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Preparation of budgets and monitoring and reporting to the management.
• Handling Payroll and salary disbursements of Staff.
• Maintenance of personal files of the staff.
• Work with Quantity Surveyors and prepare variance reports for budget Vs actual results.

Accountant at Villa Hakatha Pvt Ltd
  • Maldives
  • September 2007 to April 2008

• Development of Internal Control system for the Company
• Ensure timely customer invoicing and Collection
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Preparation of budgets and monitoring and reporting to the management
• Handling Payroll and salary disbursements of Staff
• Maintenance of personal files of the staff

Trainee Accountant at PriceWaterhouseCoopers
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 3
  • November 2004 to February 2007

• Involved in planning, executing and reporting stages of financial audit engagements.
• Preparation of Financial Statements.
• Internal Audits and Risk Assessments.
• Accounting Assignments.
• Special Assignments.
• Carrying out Financial Evaluations and Consulting for prospective investors.
• Investment Appraisals.
• Computation of Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Deferred Tax. (in Sri Lanka)
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
• Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement.
• Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Project audits for funding organisations

Audit Trainee at Rajan and Renganathan (Chartered Accountants)
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • October 2002 to October 2004

• Involved in planning, executing and reporting stages of financial audit engagements.
• Preparation of Financial Statements.
• Internal Audits and Risk Assessments.
• Accounting Assignments.
• Special Assignments.
• Carrying out Financial Evaluations and Consulting for prospective investors.
• Investment Appraisals.
• Computation of Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Deferred Tax. (in Sri Lanka)
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
• Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement.
• Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Project audits for funding organisations

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
  • at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
  • February 2015
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
  • at The Institute of Chartered Accountants Of Sri Lanka
  • July 2002

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
Team Management
Business Relationship Building
Time Management
Communication Skills
Accounting and Budgeting

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
  • Certified Business Accountant
  • July 2002