Anne Fernando

Experienced finance and administrative professional with over 30 years of combined international experience across accounting, finance and care sector. Strong background in financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, Imports and operational support. Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information, support multidisciplinary teams and maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Accounts - Sector Security Services Ltd - Preston

(2023-02 - 2025-04)

• Accurately maintained the cash book, recording daily financial transactions and ensuring completeness of records
• Handled invoicing, receipts and maintained the debtor's ledger, including issuing monthly statements and following up on outstanding payment
• Managed weekly payroll timesheets, identified discrepancies, ensured timely submission taking proactive action on any missing timesheets
• Handled petty cash
• Reviewed and processed subcontractor's invoices, verifying accuracy against agreed terms and liaising with suppliers as required

Senior Assistant - L'ARCHE Preston Community - Preston

(2016-04 - 2023-01)

I provided support with all aspects of daily life for people with/without learning disabilities. Handled petty cash, individuals' finances which I balanced on a weekly and monthly basis. I ordered and audited medication on a weekly and monthly basis. I recorded minutes at meetings and attended medical appointments.

Health Care Assistant - Carers 24/7 Ltd - 91-92, St. Paul's Road, Preston, PR1 1UH

(2015-12 - 2016-04)

Secretary to National Education Director - Archbishop's House - Colombo, Sri Lanka

(2013-01 - 2015-08)

I prepared project reports and other connected documents to obtain funds from overseas charitable organizations to construct and/or renovate Churches and Catholic Schools in the Colombo Diocese. I ensured that all correspondence was in order. I wrote project reports and sent progress/evaluations to deadlines.

I handled all administration and secretarial activities such as organizing and recording minutes of meetings, co-ordinating matters in connection with Catholic Schools, Catholic teachers' appointments, transfers, promotions and service contracts with the Education Ministry, school admissions of children and matters of parents regarding children's education.

Accountant - P J Pharmacare Ceylon Ltd - Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

(2011-04 - 2013-01)

Responsible for all financial aspects including supervision of stores and supporting staff, fund control and investments, monthly and annual budget and cash flow planning, liaising with auditors, banks and Inland Revenue Departments, handling of imports and costing, presenting management and annual accounts.

Admin/Support Worker - Missionaries of Brothers of Charity - Ja-ela, Sri Lanka

(2009-07 - 2011-03)

Accounts Clerk promoted to Assistant Accountant and promoted to Accountant - Access International Pvt Ltd - Colombo, Sri Lanka

(1991-11 - 2009-06)

As an Accountant I played a major role at Access and I was involved in strategic planning as a Core Group member. I won the merit award in the Management category. I left this employment to pursue higher studies.

• Prepared financial statements and management accounts
• Managed accounts payable & receivable
• Processed payroll & tax submissions
• Cash flow planning/Budgeting

Maths and English Tutor - Self Employed

(1988-01 - 1992-12)

Master of Business Administration - General Management - Victoria University (2016-11)

Bachelor of Arts Degree - English Literature, Mass Communication, Sociology - Aquinas University College (2013-10)

Diploma in Business Management - National Institute of Business Management, Sri Lanka affiliated to University College Dublin (2007-10)

A'Level - Religion, Accounts, Economics, Commerce - St. Anthony's Convent (1990)