Gihan Tharaka

I'm a Graduate Bachelor of Business Administration with banking and accounting experience. I'm really interested in applying for an available vacancy in your company( assistant accountant / junior accountant/ finance assistant)

Work Experience

Assistant Accountant ( Present )

Bulahej Group L.L.C - Abu Dhabi , UAE ( Restaurants & Grills | Engineering & Construction | Real Estate | Geeks Sation )

 Handling accounts payable and accounts receivable

 Working with spreadsheets, sales & purchase ledgers and journals.

 Handling supplier cheques , keep recording and filing.

 Bank reconciliation and intercompany reconciliation with all branches .

 Support to the accountant and chief financial manager by performing clerical tasks such as filing, handling mail, preparing financial related documents & reports , replying to emails and bookkeeping.

 Maintain Digital & Physical, financial records.  UAE VAT Calculation and Submission.

 Recording and filing cash transactions.

 Controlling credit and chasing debt.

 Making purchase orders , Invoice processing and filing.

 Processing expense requests for the accountant to approve.

 Liaising with third party providers, clients and suppliers.

 Updating and maintaining procedural documentation.

 Participate in quarterly and annual audits

 Handling petty cash and make appropriate accounting entries

 Ensuring payments, amounts and records are correct.

 Posting payroll entries and ensure all payroll costs are correctly allocated accurately

Accounts Assistant ( 2019 – 2021 ) – 2 Years

Ezy Distribution (pvt) Ltd, Sri lanka

 Preparing sales quotations, invoices, receipts and updating the same in the accounting system.

 Review and process reimbursements.

 liaise, co-ordinate and communicate effectively with all company departments as well as internal and external parties.

 Reconcile all bank payments and submit the reconciliation for approval.

 Coordinate relevant financial transactions and other financial activities including the processing of purchase orders and the payment of invoices.

 Prepare financial reports, bank reconciliation, and financial statements.

 Prepare payments for processing and posting the same in the system.

 Prepare the weekly update for all receivables.

 Assisting senior Accountant in preparation of monthly and yearly Accounting Reports.

Management Trainee ( 04/2019 – 07/2019)

Keells super Biyagama, Sri Lanka

 Completing all assigned tasks and assisting withday-to-day operations.

 Participating in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.

 Observing and learning from experienced staff members.

 Gaining knowledge of company policies, protocols, and processes.

Bank Assistant Trainee ( 2014 - 2015 ) – 1 Year

National Savings Bank, Nuwara eliya, Sri lanka

 Provide banking assistance to bank customers in handling their deposits and payments.

 Gather and analyze financial and related data of customers.

 Promote and cross-sell banking products and services to customers.

 Assist customers in handling their deposits and check payments.

 Assist banking personnel in preparing and checking bank documents and statements.

 Liaise between banking personnel and customers.

Other Professional Experience

 I have more than 4 Years’ experience as a social media marketer & graphic designer (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email, Twitter, LinkedIn)

Higher Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) , Eastern University Sri Lanka - 4 Years English Medium

( Government University In Sri Lanka )

Professional Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (operational level) -2017 , Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) - English Medium .

Digital Marketing Diploma (CDM) - 2018 , Sri Lanka institute of Marketing (SLIM) - English Medium .

Academic Qualification

G.C.E Advanced Level – 2014 ( With District Rank)

Gamini National College Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka