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- 1. Key Skills Financial & Strategic Planning (Budgeting of Sales, Heads Expenditure & Various Investment Decisions) Financial Analysis and Reporting Cash Flow & Assets Management Business Strategy & Execution Accounting SAP Implementation Fund Management & Budgeting Training & Development Team Building & Leadership Merging of Business Versatile, high-energy professional, successful in achieving business growth objectives within turnaround & rapid changing environment Industry Preference: FMCG/ Manufacturing/ Retail/ Any Location Preference: UAE/ Dubai Profile Summary Highly accomplished accounting and finance management professional with nearly 18 years’ experience in achieving greater organizational efficiency & profitability; reduced organizational risk through comprehensive changes to each department, ensuring maximum accuracy and quality Dynamic and proficient in guiding companies under financial stress to greater efficiency and profitability; reduces organizational risk through comprehensive changes thus ensuring maximum accuracy and quality Utilizes keen analysis, insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices A strategic planner with skills in analyzing existing financial systems & procedures, preparing budgets, designing internal control systems and facilitating effective decision-making Background in developing and implementing financial structure, formulating and establishing policies and strategies Experienced in projecting accurate cash forecast to ensure that there is no shortage in hand; expertise in taking adequate measures to monitor inflow / outflow of funds towards accomplishment of company objectives Steered overall accounting operations and audit for the organization including collections, purchase, contract compliance, receivables, deposits, disbursements, payroll, fixed assets and inventory A forward thinking person with communication, analytical & organizational skills; exceptionally well organized with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity and initiative to achieve both corporate and personal goals Career Timeline R.P. Ananda Wijayakumara Regional Financial Controller anandapalipana@gmail.com 00971 526226779 People’s Leasing Co. Ltd., as Accounts Executive George Steuarts Auto Supplies (Pvt.) Ltd., as Assistant Accountant The Bobbin Group of Companies, as Group Accountant Sept’98 – Dec’00 Dec’00 – Aug’03 Aug’03-Apr’05 Almarai Co., Dubai as Country Finance Controller Apr’05 till date
- 2. Education CA from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka in 2003 B.Sc. Accountancy (Special) from University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2000 Work Experience Almarai Co., Dubai as Country Finance Controller Presently working in UAE as Country Finance Controller, worked in Upper Gulf spearheading the finance operation of Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain (from September 2011 to December 2013) and KSA (from January 2005 to September 2011) Growth Path: Apr’05 May’06 Accountant in Head Office May’06 – Dec’07 Regional Accounting Manager Jan’08 – till date Financial Controller Key Result Areas: As Financial Controller Preparing and finalizing annual Budgets (Sales Volume, Head Count and Expenses Budget) Variance analysis to determine difference between projected figures & actual expenditure and implementing corrective actions Liaising with bankers for various fund requirements and treasury operations Presenting a true and fair view of the financial position of the company by preparing financial statements entailing P&L Account, Balance Sheet and Annual Reports Controlling company Fixed Assets for certain activities Conceptualizing, implementing and supervising general ledger and financial reporting processes and on time compliance of accounting standards Preparing project reports, managing tie-up of funds (long term & short term) including working capital requirements Credit Control procedures and minimizing bad debts provision Ensuring compliance to the govt. rules and regulations as laid down by statutory authorities; preparing necessary documents, forms and returns as required under the Companies Act and other Statutory Acts Monitoring cash flows and ensuring that funds are arranged in the most cost effective manner after projecting accurate cash forecast ensuring that there is no shortage of cash in hand Controlling inventory in various location, (over 250 varieties of products) Monitoring various system of the company like Commission, Incentive, OT, Outside contract with various customers (supermarkets) Supporting the management for Investment decisions in new business by analyzing the new projects (cash flow, IRR, Payback, NPV) Providing IT solutions to the company as the In-charge of IT department Acting as the main point of contact to the company External & Internal Auditors (from head office) and provide all required information Conducting KPI meetings (quarterly) with Div. Finance manager, Div. GM, Regional GM and National sales Manager As Regional Accounting Manager Provided management information for Regional (RFC, RGM, RSM) requirements and HO requirements (Possess knowledge of Business Objects (BO report writing tool), SARAS and SAP) Ensured the regional finance activities are performed in compliance with finance policies and procedures of the company Controlled the debtors and temporary credit outstanding (by conducting debtors meeting) Accountant in Head Office Managed all payments & accounting of LTA of the company and dealt with regional finance staff of 30 locations over the Gulf region for various finance functions of the sales division Budgeted, Project Evaluations (CAPEX), Accounting records, Sales Projections, Various analysis for sales (Value, Volume, Margin, Customers, Products), providing Management Information Apr’05 till date
- 3. Highlights: Merit of implementing SAP & implementing accounting procedures for new regions; ensured staff recruitment, training & development Presently managing outstanding amount having balance of 170 million dirhams & bad debts provision 250,000 Successfully directed credit control procedures and minimizing bad debts provision Facilitated Amalgamation of business, integrated accounts of acquired companies into the Almarai accounting system Successfully implemented necessary internal controls such as Cash management, Inventory, Assets Took initiatives to cost saving activities that resulted in saving of 5M amount for the company Improved and executed strategies and processes, accomplishing corporate goals and profitability for the company having an annual revenue of AED1.7Billions /US$ 500 Million with more than 1800 (number) employees within 7 (number) locations in UAE Directed and coordinated all administrative and finance functions for divisions involving administration of corporate insurance (risk management), corporate legal matters with outside counsel, and annual line of credit renewals with financial institutions Previous Experience Aug’03 – Apr’05 Dec’00 – Aug’03 Sept’98 – Dec’00 The Bobbin Group of Companies, Sri Lanka as Group Accountant Reported To: Group Financial Controller and Director Finance George Steuarts Auto Supplies (Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka as Assistant Accountant Reported To: Group Financial Controller People’s Leasing Co. Ltd., Sri Lanka as Accounts Executive Reported To: Finance Manager and Accountant Highlight: Awarded the ‘Best Employee’ of the company for the year 2000 IT Skills Familiar with Computerized Environment (ERP) Hands-on experience with following computer packages: o ERP (SAP) experience – Almarai Co. o Microsoft Office (Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint presentations) o Business Object (Report writing Tool) - Almarai Co. o Experience in various accounting packages (SARAS - from Almarai, MYOB - From Bobbin Group of Companies, ACUIRE - From George Stuart Co.) Personal Details Date of Birth: 26th January 1974 Languages Known: English Address: No. 55, Pahalagama Uhumeeya, Nationality: Sri Lankan Marital Status: Married No. of Dependents: 4 Passport No.: N3461623 Visa Status: Transferable Driving License: UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia