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Virasha Fernando, Finance Manager

Virasha Fernando

Finance Manager·Bright Start LLC

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy and Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 24 years, 4 months

Finance Manager

January 2023 - Present

Bright Start LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2023 - Present

• Manage complete accounting and finance operations.
• Prepare monthly and annual IFRS financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Monitor project costs, WIP, and profitability.
• Manage UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate external audits and banking relationships.
• Supervise AP, AR, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Develop financial models and management reports.
• Improve finance processes and ERP systems.
• Lead and mentor finance team.
Company industry:
Real Estate

Senior Accountant

December 2014 - December 2022

Bright Start LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2014 - December 2022

Company industry:
Real Estate

Senior Accountant

October 2008 - December 2014

Workz Middle East FZE (Dubai -UAE)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2008 - December 2014

As a Senior Accountant, I supported the Finance Manager in managing the finance and accounting
operations of a manufacturing business specializing in secure telecom products. My responsibilities
included manufacturing accounting, job costing, inventory accounting and valuation, cost allocation,
production cost analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and month-end closing. I worked closely with
production, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure accurate product costing, effective inventory
management, and timely financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance
with company policies.
Company industry:
Manufacturing

Senior Accountant

October 2008 - December 2014

Workz Middle East FZE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2008 - December 2014

• Manufacturing accounting and inventory control.
• Product costing and job costing.
• Budgeting and financial reporting.
• Production cost analysis.
• Inventory valuation and reconciliations.
• ERP reporting and process improvements.
Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Manager

October 2006 - September 2008

Microcells Limited

Colombo 1, Sri Lanka

October 2006 - September 2008

Managed finance operations for an export-oriented manufacturing company,
including financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, costing, taxation, and audit
coordination.
Company industry:
Manufacturing

Accountant

December 2004 - October 2006

DNP Garments Lanka (Pvt) Limited

Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

December 2004 - October 2006

Reported to the Managing Director.
Company industry:
Manufacturing

Accountant

December 2004 - October 2006

DNP Garments Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

December 2004 - October 2006

Managed accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and statutory
compliance.
Company industry:
Manufacturing

Accountant

January 2004 - November 2004

Senok Trade Combined Ltd

Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

January 2004 - November 2004

Managed accounting records, financial reporting, and month-end closing activities.
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor

Audit Senior

March 2002 - July 2004

Ernst & Young

Colombo 10, Sri Lanka

March 2002 - July 2004

Performed statutory audits, internal control reviews, financial statement audits, and
client advisory assignments across multiple industries.
Company industry:
Accounting

Education

University of Sri Jyawardanapura

September 2007

September 2007

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy and Finance

Sri Lanka

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

September 2007

September 2007

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy & Finance

Sri Lanka

Skills

ACCOUNTING

Intermediate

BUSINESS PARTNERING

Intermediate

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Intermediate

COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Intermediate

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Intermediate

CONSTRUCTION

Intermediate

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

PROJECT FINANCE

Intermediate

REAL ESTATE

Intermediate

TREASURY SERVICES

Intermediate

BUDGETING

Intermediate

CORPORATE TAX

Intermediate

FINANCE

Intermediate

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Valid UAE Driving Licence
Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
Valid U A E Driving License