Mahesh  Liyanage, Senior Accountant

Mahesh Liyanage

Senior Accountant

Tamara FZE

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Applied Accounting
Experience
13 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 7 Months

Senior Accountant at Tamara FZE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since August 2022

Key responsibilities include implementation of IFRS 9 framework, specially developing Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model that is the key element of financial reporting of a organization which is in financial services industry. Other key areas include supporting organization in Oracle NetSuite implementation project, Streamlining financial reporting mechanism with various account balance reconciliations and book clean-ups. Contributing to manage large volume of transaction data derived from source system with various data analytic tools such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power BI. As a experienced finance professional Conducting reviews and provide recommendations to implement sound internal and financial controls throughout the operation.

Finance Manager at Kin Long Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 12
  • August 2021 to August 2022

Ensure effective completion of month-end/year-end procedures & closing of accounts which include regular review of trial balances, review of individual general ledger accounts, approval of transactions, review and posting of journal entries, deciding on provisioning, co-coordinating with other Business Units and departments on various transactions, updating monthly schedules etc.

Review and checking VAT Returns along with their workings and ensuringtimely submission of returns.

Prepared company budgets, forecasts, financial analysis and presentations for monthly accounts and budgets to meet management accounting
requirements when needed including preparation of the monthly KPI results.

Senior Accountant at N.B.N Holdings W.L.L
  • Qatar - Doha
  • December 2017 to July 2021

Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet businessneeds and maximize operational success.
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Oversaw and managed the general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
Provided assistance to finance manager for budget preparation, financial forecasts & other financial reports.
Conducting internal control reviews and reporting to the finance manager.
Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
Liaised with company auditors, banks and other stakeholders.

Finance Executive at BPO Connect (Pvt) Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 10
  • June 2016 to June 2017

As an accountant worked in a company providing FA outsourcing solutions, engaged in calculation of income tax liabilities and filling tax
returns for various overseas clients based in Australia.
Reviewed the bookkeeping assignments and prepared financial statements as per IFRS framework.
Managed a team of associate staff and provided guidance and training required.
Obtained training and knowledge on Australian legal framework and taxation law.

Senior Finance Executive at Laugfs Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
  • United Arab Emirates
  • June 2014 to April 2016

Provided assistance in month end closing and preparation financial
reports. Contributed for preparation of company’s budgets, financial plans.
Conducting inventory control reviews and inventory costing for imported
items. Analyzed cost of inventories and introduced cost saving initiatives
to reduce cost.
Extensive SAP ERP training and working knowledge with SAP. (FI /MM)
Prepared Income tax calculations, VAT calculations and filed returns with
authorities.
Reconciled and confirmed invoices with payments and purchase orders,
verifying details for accuracy.
Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, balance sheet accounts
and took corrective actions on deviations.

Assistant Accountant at Devagiri Hotels (Pvt) Ltd
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 4
  • January 2013 to January 2014

Prepared of Financial Statements as per IFRS framework.
Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
Presenting & reporting to Group Accountant of the company.
Experienced in handling AR and AP and general ledger.
Reviewed & provided guidance to the junior finance team.
Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
Review of food costing and inventory controls over operation.
Implementing & reviewing internal controls over KOT and BOT operations
Responsible for obtaining legal licenses, managing tax filling and compliance.

Senior Auditor at Deloitte
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • February 2011 to April 2013

Conducting statutory audits of clients in various industries.
Managed the team of audit associates and engaged in allocation & review of their works.
Prepared of financial statements including consolidations as per IFRS framework.
Conducted Internal audits and control reviews at reputed banks, hotels and manufacturing organizations.
Engaged in accounting assignments and other assurance engagements.
Experience obtained as outsourced accountant at IBM world trade corporation. (500 fortune company)

Junior Auditor at Sudarshana Pushpakumara & Co
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • January 2010 to January 2011

Education

Bachelor's degree, Applied Accounting
  • at SAB Campus -Sri Lanka
  • February 2015

Accounting & Finance

Specialties & Skills

SAP ERP
Accounting
Auditing
Financial Reporting
ACCOUNTANCY
GENERAL LEDGER
PRESENTATION SKILLS
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
AP STYLE
BUDGETING
CLOSING
CONSOLIDATIONS

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Institute of Chartered Accountants - CA
  • ACA
  • September 2019
CPA Australia
  • CPA
  • July 2020
Chartered Professional Manager
  • ACPM
  • February 2020

Training and Certifications

International Certificate in Financial English (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2014

Hobbies

  • Watching Movies
    Best Employee of the Month for two times in BPO Connect Ltd