nilupul kumara
@Finance Manager
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Linkedin
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
+675 8215 0816
Gender:
Male
Date of birth:
08th February 21994
Address:
IPI Ugava, Ugava Road, Gordons 05, NCD,PNG
Objective:
Accomplished Chartered Accountant with a proven trackrecord in financial analysis, risk management, andstrategic financial planning. Specializing in drivingbusiness growth through robust financial managementand innovative cost reduction strategies.
#Education
Institute of Chartered Accounts Sri Lanka, ACA/Associate Chartered Accountant
2015
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2022
Associate Member of Chartered Accounts Sri Lanka (ACA)-Chartered Accountant
Associate Chartered Accountant (CPA Australia), CPA
2023
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2024
Associate Chartered Accountant in CPA Australia
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, ACCA
2022
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2023
Passed Finalist of ACCA Global and Two Subject are remaining to complete
#Activities
Gavel Club-Institute of Chartered Accounts Sri Lanka, Member
2017
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2019
Handled the club meetings and other functions
#Skills
Financial statement analysis:
Financial statement analysis is the process of reviewing and analyzing a company's financial statements
Internal controls:
Internal controls are processes designed to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a company's financial data.
Financial analysis:
Financial analysis refers to an assessment of the viability, stability, and profitability of a business, sub-business or project.
Compliance:
In general, compliance means conforming to a rule, such as a specification, policy, standard or law.
Leadership:
Leadership, both as a research area and as a practical skill, encompasses the ability of an individual, group, or organization to "lead", influence, or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations.
Cash flow:
Cash flow is the movement of money into or out of a business or entity.
#Work experience
DIGITEC ICT LTD (VODFONE GROUP) PNG, Finance Manager (Planning and Analysis)
2023
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Now
Key Responsibilities (Reporting to the CFO )
• Preapare the monthly financial report statements, management reports and manage the internal and external review for these documents.
• Ensure proper reconciliation of bank accounts and other financial accounts.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop and consolidate budget.
• Cashflow management, debt management and collections.
• Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance as well as monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting practices.
• Manage communications with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting diclosures, and issues.
• Assist in the coordination of annual audit and review activities of exteranal auditors.
• Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirments.
• Support management in reviewing accounting policy and procedures.
KPMG Sri Lanka & Maldives, Assistant Manager-Quality Assurance
2022
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2023
Key Responsibilities (Reporting to Partner & Assoicate Director)
• Ability to demonstrate thoughtful execution of audit procedures in accordance with the applicable professional auditing standards and internal requirements, in order to fulfill responsibility to stakeholders, investors, capital markets, and other users of the financial statements.
• Tailor audit procedures based on deep understanding of the entity’s business to respond to risks, including risks due to fraud.
• Ability to obtain a deep understanding of an entity’s business processes and flows of transactions to identify the relevant audit risks and related controls and perform audit procedures in accordance with relevant auditing standards.
• Ability to conduct a thorough review of working papers to ensure all necessary work has been appropriately documented and that all audit risks are effectively addressed. Capable of conducting a final review of the audit documentation prior to archiving for compliance with the DTTL standards and relevant local professional standards in order to ensure the required quality standards are met and that the file archive is completed on time.
• Ability to leverage the KPMG Sri Lanka & Maldives Audit platform and other approved innovative technology based solutions for use on audit engagements to transform the delivery of the audit engagement
• Ability to leverage and apply knowledge of applicable accounting and auditing standards relevant to the entity on audit engagements in order to identify and resolve routine accounting and audit issues and inform entity management on a timely basis of any unresolved complex issues, and where relevant report to those charged with governance
• Develop and execute a comprehensive audit project plan to optimize and innovate the timing and delivery of procedures throughout the audit cycle.
• Be responsible for the preparation of audit strategy and business plans, setting budgets and pricing, scheduling audits, selecting staff and assigning workloads, and financial reporting.
• Assume responsibility for small components of engagements and contribute to a strong client relationship through interactions with client personnel.
• Demonstrate your ability to plan and manage engagements and people along with ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.
• Develop and motivate all audit staff and provide them with counseling and career guidance.
• Understanding and knowledge of KPMG Clara Work Flow (KCW).
Nexia Management Services (Pvt) Ltd (Member of Nexia International), Audit Executive (2019 JAN to 2022 JUN) & Assistant Manager (After)
2019
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2022
Key Responsibilities (Reporting to Partner / Manager)
External Audit Responsibilities
• Overseeing in-charge and audit assistants' work, ensuring compliance with client and statutory audit methodology requirements, appreciating relevant internal and external market factors, and ensuring the effective and timely delivery of engagements.
• Overseeing and directing the budgeting, planning, co-ordination, and control of engagements in accordance with client and statutory audit methodology and business requirements to ensure effective service delivery and maximized recoverability.
• Directing, coaching, and mentoring assistant managers to assist them in the effective delivery of engagements and the direction of their juniors, ensuring cost-effective, timely completion and effective service delivery to the required standard on each engagement.
• Nurturing and seeking worthwhile relationships with clients, business departments, and staff, for the sharing of information and to identify and progress current and future audit requirements.
• Preparing and negotiating fee proposals for existing clients and assisting in forming propositions for new business.
• Assisting the senior leadership team in monitoring the effectiveness of audit services delivered, providing feedback and reflection on the quality of service accordingly.
• Preparing reports to senior client management and audit committees.
B.R.De.Silva & Co (Member of Nexia International), Audit Associate
2016
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2018
Key Responsibilities (Reporting to Manager/Supervisor)
• Carried out statutory and non-statutory audits in a wide spectrum of organizations, including Manufacturers, Services and etc. Portfolio clients include companies involved in international Transportation, Multinational Manufacturing companies and services organizations.
• Preparation of different types of reports, e.g., Audit Reports to shareholders, Management Reports to the Board of Directors on evaluations of internal controls, memorandum to the Audit Manager/Partner on audit issues for their attention and consideration, etc.
• Computation of Income tax liability and other taxes (Income tax on company, individuals, VAT, NBT and etc).
• Liaise with client staff on matters pertaining to the proper conduct of the audit, including timing of audit and reporting requirements.
• Ensured compliance with statutory and other regulatory provisions.
• Evaluation of internal controls and suggesting improvements to ensure that the system functions more effectively.
• Maintain a higher relationship with the client and act as an intermediary between superior officer and client.
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (Largest Telecommunication Company), Audit Associate
2015
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2016
Key Responsibilities (Reporting to Chief Internal Auditor (CIF)/General Manager/Accountant)
• Analyzing of Income and Expenditure.
• Reviewing financial transactions through a computerized accounting system.
• Preparation of Internal Audit reports, Investigation reports, and other management reports.
• Evaluation of internal controls and recommendations for efficiency and effectiveness of the operational and administrative processes.
• Physical stock verification and quality reconciliation.
• Evaluating and testing procurement and tender procedures.
• Representation in tender opening committees, Board of Surveys/Disposals & Actions.
• Performing tasks through computed billing system and inventory control system.
#Certifications
2022:
Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka
2024:
Associate Chartered Accountant in CPA Australia
2023:
Past Finalist (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) (ACCA)
#Industry Experience
Manufacturing Sector-Unilever Sri Lanka, CEAT Sri Lanka, DIMO PLC
Energy Sector-Windforce PLC
Hotel Sector-Hermitage Resort
Travel Sector-JF Tours
Hospital Sector-Singha Hospital
Construction Sector-Tudawe Brothers & Access Engineering PLC
Real Estate Sector-Prime Land
Insurance-Soft Logic Life Insurance PLC
Bank- Hatton National Bank PLC
Telecomincation-Sri Lanka Telecome PLC
Energy Sector-Windforce PLC
Hotel Sector-Hermitage Resort
Travel Sector-JF Tours
Hospital Sector-Singha Hospital
Construction Sector-Tudawe Brothers & Access Engineering PLC
Real Estate Sector-Prime Land
Insurance-Soft Logic Life Insurance PLC
Bank- Hatton National Bank PLC
Telecomincation-Sri Lanka Telecome PLC
#References
MRS.F.S.N.MARIKKAR
Partner (FCA) External/Internal Audit B.R.De.Silva & Co. (Member of Nexia International)
(+94)777797577
[email protected]
Partner (FCA) External/Internal Audit B.R.De.Silva & Co. (Member of Nexia International)
(+94)777797577
[email protected]
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