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Commercially focused Assistant Management Accountant / Cost Analyst with 6+ years' experience within manufacturing, printing, paper, packaging, and inventory-driven environments. MSc Business Management (Finance) and BSc (Hons) Accountancy & Finance holder with strong experience supporting monthly management accounts, cost reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial controls within fast-paced manufacturing operations. Strong background within printing and paper manufacturing industries, including inventory valuation, WIP reconciliation, BOM costing, overhead analysis, operational finance support, and manufacturing wastage management initiatives to improve cost efficiency and operational performance.

Proven ability to deliver accurate financial analysis, improve reporting processes, and support operational decision-making through ERP-based financial systems.

Advanced

Excel user with hands-on experience in SAP, Oracle, IFS, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV. CIMA Part-Qualified (MCS completed), currently preparing for Strategic Case Study (SCS – August 2026), seeking to contribute strong commercial finance and manufacturing accounting expertise within a progressive paper and packaging manufacturing business.

Assistant Management Accountant - Printxcel (Pvt) Ltd - Sri Lanka

(2020-12 - 2023-09)

Printing & Paper Manufacturing Sector

• Assisted with preparation of monthly management accounts, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and period-end reporting.
• Performed balance sheet reconciliations covering inventory, WIP, fixed assets, and general ledger accounts to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Conducted detailed departmental expense analysis and monitored operational manufacturing costs to support cost control initiatives.
• Produced regular management reports and insightful financial analysis for senior management and operational stakeholders.
• Supported BOM reviews, overhead analysis, and inventory valuation activities to improve product costing accuracy.
• Investigated inventory variances and reconciled physical stock counts against ERP records during month-end close.
• Analysed manufacturing wastage and operational inefficiencies, contributing towards improved cost efficiency.
• Liaised closely with warehouse, procurement, and production teams to strengthen financial controls and reporting processes.
• Monitored production wastage levels and performed variance analysis to support cost reduction and improve operational efficiency within the printing and paper manufacturing environment.
• Assisted with VAT-related reporting activities and ensured transactions were accurately coded within ERP systems.
• Supported internal and external auditors by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.

Management Accounting Executive - Naratha Agro Industries (Pvt) Ltd - Sri Lanka

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

Food Manufacturing

• Supported preparation of monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Prepared journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis reports supporting month-end close procedures.
• Conducted product costing, landed cost analysis, and inventory reconciliations across raw materials and finished goods.
• Monitored manufacturing variances, plant wastage, and operational costs to improve financial visibility.
• Assisted with VAT reporting, supplier reconciliations, and financial compliance activities.
• Collaborated with operational teams to investigate discrepancies and strengthen internal financial controls.
• Produced management reports and cost analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making.

Finance Officer – Costing & MIS - Samson Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd - Sri Lanka

(2016-10 - 2019-01)

Rubber Manufacturing

• Prepared costing reports, management information reports, and profitability analysis for manufacturing operations.
• Conducted inventory reconciliations, stock takes, and variance analysis to improve inventory accuracy.
• Supported budgeting, forecasting, and overhead allocation activities across production departments.
• Developed KPI dashboards and Excel-based financial reports for operational and finance teams.
• Worked cross-functionally with production and warehouse teams to resolve costing and inventory discrepancies.
• Assisted with financial analysis and reporting to support strategic pricing and operational decisions.
• Delivered profitability, variance, and break-even analysis to support pricing and production planning.

MSc - Business Management (Finance) - University of Plymouth (2023-09 - 2024-06)

BSc (Hons) - Accountancy and Finance - Solent University (2021-09 - 2022-06)

Higher Diploma - Business Accounting - University of Kelaniya (2017-09 - 2020-06)