Hasimi Dewlini

Experienced Accounting and Audit professional with a strong background in financial reporting, internal audit, cost accounting, and real estate finance operations across Sri Lanka and the UAE. Proven expertise in managing budgets, cash flow, service charge accounting, VAT invoicing, bank reconciliations, and receivables management. Skilled in preparing audit reports, conducting internal control testing, stock verification, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.

Adept at working with ERP systems including AS400 and in-house accounting platforms, with strong proficiency in MS Office and financial systems. Demonstrated ability to coordinate with management, operations, legal, and finance teams to resolve financial discrepancies and improve collection efficiency. Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized with over 18 years of progressive experience supporting multinational environments and complex financial operations.

ACCOUNTANT - REAL ESTATE at RKM GROUP OF COMPANY (2013-11 – March 2026)

• Prepared and managed group-level budgets and cash flow forecasts in coordination with senior management to ensure financial stability and informed decision-making.
• Coordinated with operations and finance teams to finalize monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Managed service charge accounting, VAT invoicing, bank reconciliations, and monitored system entries to ensure data accuracy and timely error rectification.
• Handled accounts receivable follow-ups including bounced cheques, tenant outstanding balances, service charges, and VAT recoveries, while coordinating with legal and operational departments for escalations and recovery actions.
• Liaised with CFO, auditors, and approved suppliers for payables, tenant refunds, AMC payments, audit support documentation, and compliance with company finance policies and procedures.
• Coordinated with tenants to negotiate and structure payment plans for outstanding balances, obtaining management approval and ensuring improved receivable recovery and cash flow stability.
• Participated in property handover and inspection activities with maintenance and operations teams during tenant move-in and move-out processes, ensuring proper financial settlement and documentation.
• Assisted in group-wide financial operations during staff absences by temporarily handling responsibilities across finance, operations, and sales functions to ensure uninterrupted workflow and reporting continuity.

ADMINISTRATOR at FORTUNE ENTERTAINMENT (PVT) LTD (2011-11 – 2013-09)

• Prepared and maintained monthly attendance records for executive and operational staff, ensuring accurate timekeeping, overtime, holiday pay, and no-pay calculations.
• Supported payroll processing by verifying attendance data, overtime claims, and statutory adjustments to ensure timely and accurate salary disbursement.
• Managed company registration, trade license renewals, and coordination with relevant government authorities including the Labour Department for compliance matters.
• Handled employee documentation including appointment letters, promotion letters, warning letters, and service letters in line with HR policies and procedures.
• Prepared job descriptions for all employee categories and coordinated with management to ensure clear role definitions and organizational alignment.

COST ACCOUNTANT at FORTUNE ENTERTAINMENT (PVT) LTD (2011-03 – 2013-09)

• Prepared monthly cost reports for management, analyzing operational expenses and identifying cost variances to support effective financial control and decision-making.
• Developed budgetary cost reports for multiple projects and performed variance analysis by comparing actual costs against budgeted figures to ensure cost efficiency.
• Prepared detailed cost schedules to support pricing decisions and improve accuracy in determining unit costs for products and services.
• Managed debtor accounts including preparation of aging analysis reports and follow-ups to ensure timely collection and improved cash flow.
• Conducted physical stock verification including GRN, GIN, bin card updates, and inventory valuation while ensuring accuracy in purchasing and stock control procedures.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT at ERNST & YOUNG (2006-04 – 2008-10)

• Conducted internal control testing to evaluate the effectiveness of financial and operational controls within client organizations, ensuring compliance with audit standards.
• Collected and analyzed audit evidence to support the formation of independent audit opinions on financial statements across multiple industries.
• Performed year-end stock counts and reconciliations to verify inventory accuracy and ensure proper financial reporting.

AUDIT TRAINEE at BUSINESS RISKS SERVICES / INTERNAL AUDIT DIVISION (2004-10 – 2006-03)

• Assisted senior auditors in performing internal audit procedures, compliance checks, and control testing across various client engagements.
• Supported the collection, organization, and documentation of audit evidence to ensure accuracy and completeness of audit work files.
• Participated in stock counts, cash verification, and basic reconciliation tasks to validate financial records and physical assets.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EXAMINATIONS – THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF SRI LANKA (ICASL) (2004)

G.C.E. ADVANCED LEVEL EXAMINATION in COMMERCE STREAM – DEPARTMENT OF EXAMINATIONS, SRI LANKA (2000)