gihan tharaka

I'm a Graduate Bachelor of Business Administration with banking and

accounting experience. I'm really interested in applying for an available

vacancy in your company( assistant accountant / junior accountant/ finance assistant)

Work Experience
Assistant Accountant ( Present )
Bulahej Group L.L.C - Abu Dhabi , UAE ( Restaurants & Grills | Engineering & Construction | Real Estate | Geeks Sation )
 Handling accounts payable and accounts receivable
 Working with spreadsheets, sales & purchase ledgers and journals.
 Handling supplier cheques , keep recording and filing.
 Bank reconciliation and intercompany reconciliation with all branches .
 Support to the accountant and chief financial manager by performing clerical tasks such as filing, handling mail, preparing financial related documents & reports , replying to emails and bookkeeping.
 Maintain Digital & Physical, financial records.  UAE VAT Calculation and Submission.
 Recording and filing cash transactions.
 Controlling credit and chasing debt.
 Making purchase orders , Invoice processing and filing.
 Processing expense requests for the accountant to approve.
 Liaising with third party providers, clients and suppliers.
 Updating and maintaining procedural documentation.
 Participate in quarterly and annual audits
 Handling petty cash and make appropriate accounting entries
 Ensuring payments, amounts and records are correct.
 Posting payroll entries and ensure all payroll costs are correctly allocated accurately
Accounts Assistant ( 2019 – 2021 ) – 2 Years
Ezy Distribution (pvt) Ltd, Sri lanka
 Preparing sales quotations, invoices, receipts and updating the same in the accounting system.
 Review and process reimbursements.
 liaise, co-ordinate and communicate effectively with all company departments as well as internal and external parties.
 Reconcile all bank payments and submit the reconciliation for approval.
 Coordinate relevant financial transactions and other financial activities including the processing of purchase orders and the payment of invoices.
 Prepare financial reports, bank reconciliation, and financial statements.
 Prepare payments for processing and posting the same in the system.
 Prepare the weekly update for all receivables.
 Assisting senior Accountant in preparation of monthly and yearly Accounting Reports.
Management Trainee ( 04/2019 – 07/2019)
Keells super Biyagama, Sri Lanka
 Completing all assigned tasks and assisting withday-to-day operations.
 Participating in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
 Observing and learning from experienced staff members.
 Gaining knowledge of company policies, protocols, and processes.
Bank Assistant Trainee ( 2014 - 2015 ) – 1 Year
National Savings Bank, Nuwara eliya, Sri lanka
 Provide banking assistance to bank customers in handling their deposits and payments.
 Gather and analyze financial and related data of customers.
 Promote and cross-sell banking products and services to customers.
 Assist customers in handling their deposits and check payments.
 Assist banking personnel in preparing and checking bank documents and statements.
 Liaise between banking personnel and customers.
Other Professional Experience
 I have more than 4 Years’ experience as a social media marketer & graphic designer (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email, Twitter, LinkedIn)

Higher Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) , Eastern University Sri Lanka - 4 Years English Medium
( Government University In Sri Lanka )
Professional Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (operational level) -2017 , Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) - English Medium .
Digital Marketing Diploma (CDM) - 2018 , Sri Lanka institute of Marketing (SLIM) - English Medium .
Academic Qualification
G.C.E Advanced Level – 2014 ( With District Rank)
Gamini National College Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka