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Work History
Education
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RASIKA NIROSHAN

RASIKA NIROSHAN

Summary

HELLO I’m an analytical and innovative finance professional with over 20 years’ experience in corporate business financial planning, cost accounting, and warehouse operations. I have proven success designing and implementing modernisation initiatives which have significantly increased efficiencies and decreased business cost. I offer a friendly and collaborative approach to all business interactions, driving financial solutions through collaboration, inclusion and communication, delivering memorable experiences. Rasika Niroshan EXPERTISE Preparation of management accounts Month-end and year-end closing EOFY auditing Financial and cost management Data analysis and evaluation Financial legislation and regulatory requirements Reporting and budget forecasting Supplier chain management Warehouse operation Inventory and SKU management Risk management Payroll processing Project delivery Health & Safety and well-being

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Accounts Manager

Tahweel Integrated Company
10.2021 - Current
  • Tahweel manufactures Pallet-Wrap Stretch and Blown Film, as well as piping and fittings for water systems to Asian and European countries
  • Oversee and develop all aspects of the warehouse and finance function, managing processes and internal controls to support an effective operation, within compliance and legislative regulations
  • Lead month-end and year-end closing, reconciling inventory, and supporting annual audits
  • Manage accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection and accurate record-keeping
  • Generate Record to Report (RTR) results for management, including sales pricing, raw material orders, and production planning
  • Manage inventory aging with item-wise reports, presenting insights for management decision-making
  • Evaluate and analyse Capital Expenditure (CapEx), depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, product margins, new product costs, operating records, and financial statements for product changes and to identify profitability
  • Oversee Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) creation and integration for accurate inventory tracking
  • Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effectiveness of communication, regular manufacturing updates and resolution of issues
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and resources, analysing potential business impacts to deliver desirable outcomes
  • Champion Health & Safety and wellbeing leadership, policies and procedures
  • Key Achievements:
  • Implemented the seamless transition to Dynamics 365 system in 2023, delivering organisational agility through staff training, identifying operational issues, finding solutions, and integrating it with the existing system
  • Secured funding for pivotal projects, fostering strong stakeholder relationships
  • Managed warehouse operations
  • Managed and oversaw beneficial intercompany relationships
  • Conducted year-end stock counts, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
  • Utilised data analysis for strategic decision-making, ensuring informed choices.

Accountant

Tahweel Integrated Company
06.2016 - 10.2021
  • CV
  • Financial budgeting, forecasting, planning and reporting actual financial results for the manufacturing and warehouse departments
  • Financial control over stock provisioning and average costs, and fixed assets in the departments
  • Decision support for all department aspects to enhance overall performance, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities and improvements
  • Lead month and year-end closing processes, reconciling inventory and financial records
  • Analyse product changes and determine new product costs with precision and attention to detail
  • Define and integrate SKUs, ensuring accurate inventory management and tracking
  • Coordinate updates to the Bill of Materials (BOM) and ensure manufacturing orders are executed accurately
  • Conduct comprehensive sales margin analysis, taking into account various components and factors influencing profitability
  • Key Achievements:
  • Innovated costing methods, enhancing financial accuracy for robust reporting
  • Implemented the VAT environment in 2018 to meet the requirements set up for VAT implementation in KSA
  • Implemented a Warehouse Management System (EIMS), for efficient inventory tracking and logistics coordination in 2017 which involved identification of the new system, staff training, and overcoming operational issues
  • Led year-end stock counts, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
  • Innovative solution development
  • Financial and commercial acumen
  • Organisational and time management
  • Meeting deadlines under pressure
  • Decision-making and critical thinking
  • Building and sustaining relationships
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Working within a team and autonomously
  • Open to new ideas and concepts
  • Values ethical behaviour and morals

QUALIFICATIONS, Bachelor of Commerce, BCom
01.2014 - 01.2017

South West University
01.2005
  • A-Levels in Accounting

Nalanda College
01.1999
  • Oasis specialises in repairing and restoring various vehicles, offering additional services such as insurance, retail bodywork, and vehicle maintenance
  • Maintain the entire finance function for the company, with an emphasis on timeliness and accuracy
  • Conduct EOFY closing, auditing and reporting, sourcing and presenting data in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Record and reconcile daily financial transactions including inventory, updating the general ledger, cash book and preparing trial balances
  • Control inventory and cycle counting processes, maintaining workshop operations
  • Support business decisions by analysing data and providing management with insightful costing information
  • Conduct year-end closing to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Key Achievements:
  • Improved workshop systems, refining accounting procedures and maximising productivity inthrough the system identification, staff training, and overcoming operational issues
  • Led the entire setup for a new workshop
  • Led meticulous year-end stock counts, ensuring audit readiness and compliance.

Accountant

Oasis Technical Workshop
11.2013 - 02.2016
  • Qatar
  • Wayamba Polymers produces and markets rotational moulded polyethylene products
  • Maintain general ledger reconciliations and cash book accounts through QuickBooks
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and reports, detailing key business opportunities and risks
  • Manage accounts receivable, overseeing credit control to ensure invoices are paid on time
  • Manage weekly employee payroll, ensuring accurate deductions and other payments
  • Accurate monthly and year-end close, including review of inventory position and controls
  • Develop and maintain accurate costing systems in relation to labour, production methods, and material supply
  • Inventory control and reconciliation, to meet customer demand and minimise business costs
  • Develop improvement and process plans
  • Key Achievement:
  • Led meticulous year-end stock counts, ensuring audit readiness and compliance.

Assistant Accountant

Wayamba Polymers (Pvt) Ltd
07.2011 - 11.2013

Finance Consultant

Sri Lak Saviya Foundation Ltd
06.2009 - 07.2011
  • Manage accounts, overseeing AR and AP and assisting in budgeting and forecasting
  • Ensure compliance with regulations, analysing financial data, and collaborating with management to develop strategic financial plans
  • Key Achievement:
  • Offered financial consultancy for stability and growth.

Senior Manager

Lak Jaya Micro Finance Ltd
07.2003 - 05.2009
  • Financial and managerial account preparation, bank reconciliation, and business plan development
  • Management reporting and analysis, software installation and troubleshooting support
  • Supervision of computer and system maintenance for seamless operation
  • Key Achievements:
  • Implemented AMMS software for operational excellence, streamlining processes in 2008, which included the Identification of a new system, training, and overcoming issues
  • Developed and maintained the company business plan
  • Prepared and analysed the management report (RTR).

Education

Completed Financial Analysis for Micro Finance Institutions Course (2007 -

ASA International

Diploma - Accountancy

Central Bank of Sri Lanka
2006

Plan for Suitable Micro Finance Course -

Buddhi Institute, Foundation
2006

Diploma - Information Technology

Laksili Institute for Vocational Training
2001

Skills

  • SOFTWARE
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Dynamic GP
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Office suite (Excel proficiency)
  • ERP Systems

Timeline

Manufacturing Accounts Manager - Tahweel Integrated Company
10.2021 - Current
Accountant - Tahweel Integrated Company
06.2016 - 10.2021
- QUALIFICATIONS, Bachelor of Commerce, BCom
01.2014 - 01.2017
Accountant - Oasis Technical Workshop
11.2013 - 02.2016
Assistant Accountant - Wayamba Polymers (Pvt) Ltd
07.2011 - 11.2013
Finance Consultant - Sri Lak Saviya Foundation Ltd
06.2009 - 07.2011
- South West University
01.2005
Senior Manager - Lak Jaya Micro Finance Ltd
07.2003 - 05.2009
- Nalanda College
01.1999
ASA International - Completed Financial Analysis for Micro Finance Institutions Course (2007,
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Diploma, Accountancy
Buddhi Institute, Foundation - Plan for Suitable Micro Finance Course,
Laksili Institute for Vocational Training - Diploma, Information Technology
RASIKA NIROSHAN