Shazni Jamaldeen

Detailed oriented finance professional with 5 years progressive experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting and audit support. Good proficiency in IFRS and GAAP accounting standards. Demonstrated strong experience in major ERP systems including NetSuite, Salesforce, QuickBooks and Sage.

Proven ability to enhance financial controls and reporting efficiency by developing control tools that reduced manual workload. Seeking to leverage system expertise with AI – driven analytical tools and technical accounting knowledge to drive strategic financial integrity under financial modeling.

Finance Analyst - Big Apple Visual Group - New York, USA

(2024-05)

• Managing daily bank reconciliations, updating the purchase ledger, prepared financial statements, and reconciled credit card statements monthly.
• Monitoring AP and AR aging reports and managing weekly cash flow reporting.
• Supporting financial operations by maintaining accurate records, processing invoices, and reconciling accounts to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections while resolving discrepancies with vendors and clients

Senior Audit & Assurance - Ernst & Young - Colombo, Sri Lanka

(2023-04 - 2024-04)

• Performed financial audits in compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards and ensured timely and high quality work.
• Led the audit engagements from the Global Delivery Services front to Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand teams ensuring the delivery of timely and high-quality work in alignment with Global Audit Methodology and client expectations
• Verified financial records for accuracy and compliance to identify risks like fraud, errors, or inefficiencies.
• Ensured all audits were performed in according to risk management, ensuring compliance with relevant regulation policies and procedures.
• Conducted timely performance reviews and coached staff, while providing constructive feedback and guidance to support their professional growth and development.

Lead Finance Analyst - WNS Global Services - Colombo, Sri Lanka

(2019-10 - 2022-09)

• Managed financial databases, processed accounting entries using various software (Opera, Sage50, Cargo Wise, Oracle ERP, NetSuite & Salesforce), resolved queries, and updated financial statements
• Followed up on overdue accounts, initiating collection action on past-due receivables, and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Maintaining and reconciling accounts receivable ledgers to ensure accurate and timely receipt of payments.
• Reconciled journal entries to eliminate the intercompany Balances on the consolidated books, ensuring accuracy of financials.
• Performed month end closing procedures, including preparing and posting of journal entries and reconciliation of AP/AR transactions for month-end close.
• Prepared financial reports, including AR aging reports, and analyzed trends to improve reporting and collection of current and potential of bad debts.
• Responded to customer inquiries regarding billing issues and resolving disputes related to invoices or payments.

BA (Hons) - International Business and Finance - University of West Scotland (2020)

Diploma - Computer Hardware Technology - Hejaaz Institute for IT

Professional Level - ACCA (Finalist) - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants