Nisansala Mendis

Results-driven finance professional with 7+ years across public sector accounting, insurance, and bookkeeping. Skilled in financial reporting, cost analysis, and cloud accounting. Currently contributing as a volunteer while advancing UK-based career.

Cash Desk Volunteer - British Heart Foundation

(2026-07)

• Support daily cash desk operations, ensuring accurate transaction handling and end-of-day reconciliations
• Deliver excellent donor-facing service while maintaining compliance with charity retail procedures
• Contribute to a high-volume retail environment, building UK workplace experience in a regulated setting

Development Officer - State Accounting Department - Ministry of Finance, Srilanka - Srilanka

(2020-03)

• Manage government accounting processes and financial reporting under Ministry of Finance directives
• Drive compliance with public sector financial regulations, supporting annual audits and budget cycles
• Analyse expenditure data and prepare periodic reports for senior stakeholders across departments

Xero Bookeeper - Withus Australia - Online - Online

(2019-09 - 2020-03)

• Delivered end-to-end bookkeeping for Australian SME clients using Xero in a fully remote capacity
• Processed accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial summaries
• Maintained accurate ledgers and ensured timely reporting in line with client deadlines

Junior Accounts Executive - Costing - Lanka Polymers' Ltd. - Sri Lanka

(2019-03 - 2019-09)

• Supported product costing, variance analysis, and management accounts for a manufacturing business

Senior Finance Assistant - Janashakthi Insurance PLC. - Sri Lanka

(2017-09 - 2019-03)

• Processed premium collections, claims payments, and financial reconciliations for a leading PLC insurer

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Economics - Faculty of Management & Finance. University of Colombo (2016)