Upendra Jayamaha ACA ACMA FMAAT BSc Accounting Special CBF

Senior Finance Manager Role
- Overseeing all financial management aspects including, budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, analysis, and consolidation.
- Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize resource allocation.
- Conducting variance analysis to identify key drivers impacting financial results and providing actionable insights to senior management.
- Reviewing feasibility studies to ensure that new investments will be funded after in depth evaluation and related risks and mitigation plans are identified.
- Team up with department heads to develop annual budgets and track performance against the targets.
- Review the business processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, productivity and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and international accounting standards.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants to finalize group audits.
- Presenting the business and financial overview with investors, bankers, and other related stakeholders.

Head of Investor Relations Role
- Acted as a key project team member for a successful initial public offering (IPO) in 2019.
- Developed and executed comprehensive investor relations strategies to communicate the company’s business strategy, growth perspectives, market, and financial performance to existing and potential investors, analysts, and other stakeholders.
- Organized and coordinated investor meetings, conference calls, and presentations ensuring effective communication of key messages and company updates.
- Prepared investor materials, including earnings releases, presentations, and annual reports adhering to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Monitored and analyzed peer company disclosures, industry trends, and investor feedback to benchmark performance and improve investor relations strategies.

Finance Manager Role
- Overseeing all financial management aspects including, budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, analysis, and consolidation.
- Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize resource allocation.
- Conducting variance analysis to identify key drivers impacting financial results and providing actionable insights to senior management.
- Reviewing feasibility studies to ensure that new investments will be funded after in depth evaluation and related risks and mitigation plans are identified.
- Team up with department heads to develop annual budgets and track performance against the targets.
- Review the business processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, productivity and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and international accounting standards.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants to finalize group audits.
- Presenting the business and financial overview with investors, bankers, and other related stakeholders.

Head of Investor Relations Role
- Acted as a key project team member for a successful initial public offering (IPO) in 2019.
- Developed and executed comprehensive investor relations strategies to communicate the company’s business strategy, growth perspectives, market, and financial performance to existing and potential investors, analysts, and other stakeholders.
- Organized and coordinated investor meetings, conference calls, and presentations ensuring effective communication of key messages and company updates.
- Prepared investor materials, including earnings releases, presentations, and annual reports adhering to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Monitored and analyzed peer company disclosures, industry trends, and investor feedback to benchmark performance and improve investor relations strategies.

- Provided strategic financial leadership and oversight for the group, encompassing multiple entities.
- Conducted workshops to educate financial business partners on financial concepts, budgeting processes and financial reporting standards.
- Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to support decision-making and drive performance improvement.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, and execute financial strategies aligned with goals and objectives of the group.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis including variance analysis and trend analysis to identify key drivers of performance and opportunities for optimization.
- Managed capital allocation, investments, and treasury functions to optimize returns and ensure financial stability.
- Implemented and maintained robust financial controls, policies and procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and regulatory compliance.
- Provided leadership and direction to finance teams across different entities fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements and other consolidated reports for senior management.

- Developed financial budgets and forecasts providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making.
- Reviewed job costing including cost allocation to have accurate project profitability analysis.
- Coordinated with Project Managers and General Manager to discuss the project progress including work completion, invoicing, certification, and collections.
- Collaborated with internal and external auditors to complete annual reviews and statutory audits.
- Reviewed the Supply Chain and Accounts Payable function.

- Acted as the head of the finance department of Elegancia Steel.
- Developed business policies and procedures, approval matrixes, and reporting templates to ensure that transactions are approved as per the group guidelines.
- Lead the accounting software implementation process aligning with group reporting structure and chart of accounts.
- Coordinated with Government authorities and bankers to finalize the initial company set including opening new bank accounts.
- Hired and trained the accounting staff for treasury, accounts payable, revenue and receivable functions.
- Supervised the procurement, supply chain and commercial operations of the company.
- Collaborated with internal and external auditors to complete annual audits.

Senior Associate Role
- Supervised the audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with audit standards, regulatory requirements, and PwC policies.
- Coordinated with clients to understand business processes, risk, and control environment, and develop audit plans.
- Performed risk assessment, develop audit programs, and conduct testing procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and the accuracy of financial information.
- Reviewed audit documentation and financials prepared by audit team members.
- Communicated audit findings and recommendations to clients.
- Supervised and mentored junior audit staff, providing guidance, training, and providing performance feedback.

Trainee Accountant Role
- Assisted senior auditors in conducting audits of financial statements, internal control evaluation and other compliance procedures.
- Conducted substantive testing and analytical procedures to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
- Prepared audit work papers & documentation in accordance with PwC’s standards.
- Participated meetings with clients to discuss audit findings.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRSs.