Suranga Dabarera

Financial Accountant at Ceylinco Insurance PLC

• Sri Lanka - Colombo 5
• May 2013 to July 2014

Financial Accountant (From May 2013 to date)
(Managerial Position)

Responsibilities
• Led the SLFRS/ LKAS implementation project from year 2011 to date.
• Direct supervision of six members of finance Division
• Being a leading member of Accpac Implementation project in 2009.
• Producing MISs and Ad hoc management reports to the senior management.
• Managing the teams of SLFRS, RBC & MIS in the Life Division
• Supporting activities on preparation of monthly management accounts
• Supporting activities on preparation of year end statutory accounts
• Dedicated Liaising with external auditors
• Analysis and commentary on variances (Actual V's Budget)
• Quarterly budgets and forecasts
• Systems development - constant improvement of IT routines (Budget System, Payment Monitoring system, Financial Reporting and Bank Reconciliation System)
• Due diligence support and legal advisory activities

Knowledge
• Sound knowledge in Sage Accpac ERP system
• Comprehensive knowledge on SLFRSs and LKASs
• Knowledge of ERM & RBC applicable for insurance industry
• Financial Reporting requirement
• Solvency Margin applicable to insurance industry
• IT applications (SQL, Crystal reports, Excel, Acces, Accpac)
• Sound Knowledge on system developments
• Laws & Regulations applicable to insurance industry

Achievements
• Awarded a certificate of merit for good performance as an Assistant accountant in the year 2009

PROFESSIONAL VALUES
• Team player with outstanding analytical and conceptual skills.
• Excellent coordinator having strong interpersonal skills, excellent team management, leadership and motivational talent, who can foster team work.
• Focus on continuous improvements and commitment to work.
• An excellent organizer with effective planning and problem solving skills.
• A quick learner with the ability to master rapidly all aspects of job with limited training.
• Ready to encounter any challenges related to my work.

COMPUTER LITERACY
• Proficient Knowledge in MS Office packages (Specially Excel & access)
• Expertise knowledge in Computer Based Accounting Software - Sage Accpac
• Financial Reporting Software - Crystal Reports & Excel
• Data base application - SQL
• Lotus notes
• Fluency in working in a computerized network environment
• Web Based application - Intranets & other web based systems system
• Key involvement in system development related to finance activities