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Upeksha Harshani Jayakody Accountant

Sri Lanka

My name is Upeksha Harshani Jayakody.  I hold my B.com (Special) degree, and experience in the fields of financial accounting and Internal Auditing. I am currently a candidate in the Canadian Express Entry System and aim to permanently work and reside in Canada.

In my current employment at Skills International (Pvt) Ltd in Sri Lanka, I work as the Chief Financial Officer. My duties include providing leadership & direction, management of the finance and accounting team, reviewing all formal finance, HR related procedures.  Further I am responsible for providing strategic recommendations to the CEO, managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting, establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders. My specialty is in the field of finance and I have over ten years of experience in finance at Senior Managerial level.

I am confident the skills and experience I have gained in my current and previous positions have prepared me for this opportunity with your firm. I am enthusiastic, energized, and optimistic at the prospect of working for Pure Canadian Gaming. I am honoured to present my candidacy for this position, and I thank you for your consideration. If you have any further questions please contact me through email, or by phone at your earliest.

Education

2000-2005 Bachelor of Commerce (Special) Degree at University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

World Education Services has recognized this qualification as a Bachelor’s degree 04 years

2001-2010 Associate Member at Institute of Chartered Accountants

World Education Services has recognized this qualification as a Bachelor’s degree 03 years

Experience

2011-TODATE Chief Financial Officer at Skills International (Pvt )Ltd - Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team & reviewing all formal finance, HR related procedures
• Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO, managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting & establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders
• Handling the Accounting & payroll functions of Cloud Solutions International Pvt Limited liaising with their head office in KSA.

2009-2011 Accountant at Abans Electricals PLC - Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Preparation of financial statements, tax returns and handling external and internal auditors.
• Presenting annual financial forecast, reports, business plans and financial statements.
• Administering company payrolls.

2007-2009 Accountant at Sharp Graphic House (Pvt) Ltd – Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka

• Responsible for the Financial & Tax Management.
• In Charge of Administration division & HR & Payroll functions of the Company.

2005-2007 Senior Accountant – Internal Audit at Ernst & Young - Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Carrying out Internal Audits in various work places in diverse industries.
• Developing Internal Audit Plans and managing internal audit teams.
• Preparation of Internal Audit reports and presentation of findings to the Management and/or Audit Committees

2002-2004 Senior in Charge at Wijerathne & Compnay - Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Responsible for coordinating and conducting of the External Audits.
• Finalizing the Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements.
• Handling of book keeping assignments.