Accountant & Tax Consultant


Contact Details

Name: Jagath Priyankara
Address: Kamburapola, Moonamaldeniya, Kuliyapitiya
District: Kurunegala
Categories: Accountants / Consultants (Business, IT, etc.) / Financial Advisors / Teachers / Data Entry
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Work Details

TAX SERVICES

Tax Payer Registration

Income Tax Computation 

Filling Tax Returns

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Book Keeping

Preparation of Final Accounts

Internal & External Auditing

Management of ERP & Accounting Systems

Company Registration

 


Work Experience

A highly accomplished Chartered Accountant and Graduate in Accountancy and Business Finance with over 12 years of expertise in Accounting, Taxation, and Audit-related services. Currently serving as a Finance Manager at a leading coconut-based product manufacturing and exporting company in Dankotuwa. Adept at financial planning, risk management, compliance, and strategic decision-making to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement cost-effective financial strategies, and ensure regulatory adherence in a dynamic business environment.

Core Competencies:
✅ Financial Reporting & Analysis
✅ Tax Planning & Compliance
✅ Budgeting & Forecasting
✅ Audit & Risk Management
✅ Cost Control & Process Optimization
✅ ERP & Financial Systems Management
✅ Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Working Experience

 

Jaindi Exports (Pvt) Ltd – (Coconut Based Food Manufacturer and Exporter)
 
Head of Finance – (2021 May – Up to Date) (3 ½ Years)
 
- I am responsible for the finance functions and providing direction and leadership to the team.

-  Preparation of monthly management account and relevant schedules on time.

-  Ensure the financial framework of the company is following international financial reporting standards and Sri Lanka accounting Standards.

-  Manage the company’s cash flow, treasury, bank relationships, and working capital requirements.

-  Monitor and control the cash flow to meet the business and investment needs.

-  Liaise with external auditors for the statutory audit requirement.

-  Liaising with financial institution, Inland Revenue Department, and other regulators.

-  Monitoring of all taxes (VAT/SVAT/NBT/ESC, IT) and handling tax matters.

-  Supervision and monitoring of factory operations and daily production reports.

-  Oversee the daily costing and monitoring overhead of the factory and identify cost reduction.

-  Strong Knowledge about the TIEP facility and settlement of deferred taxes.

-  Responsible for ensuring adequate internal controls around financial reporting.

-  Monitoring of export and import related activities.

-  Working as the administrator of the ERP system and implementing the ERP system.

-  Monitoring of coconut purchase, verifying and approving all payments.

-  Manage team performance and provide necessary trainings.

 

FoodBuzz (pvt) Ltd (Bread Talk)- (Fully owned subsidiary of RIL property PLC)

Head of Finance – 1 Year (2020 Mar – 2021 April)
 

-  Timely preparation and presentation of monthly financial statements to the Board.

-  Ensure adherence of ERP (Oracle) system and coordinate with all ERP module owners of the company, and make continuous improvements of ERP system.

-  Preparation of company budget and regular cash flow forecast.

-  Preparation of ad hoc/routine reports requested by the Management.

-  Liaising with financial institution, Inland Revenue Department, and external Auditors.

-  Ensure compliance with all statutory payments.

-  Managing the working capital smoothly and supporting the operation.

-  Ensure compliance with all the procedures developed by the internal audit department.

-  Monitoring of all taxes (VAT/SVAT/NBT/ESC, IT) and handling tax matters.

 

Marina Foods (Pvt) Ltd. (Member of NMK Group – Coconut Based Foods Manufacturer And Exporter)


Accountant - 3 ½ Years (2016 Aug – 2020 March)


-  Preparation of monthly management reports and annual financial statements.

-  Monitoring of all taxes (VAT/SVAT/NBT/ESC, IT) and handling tax matters.

-  Managing the financials and cash flows of the company effectively.

-  Preparation of annual budget and monitoring actual results.

-  Formulating, implementing, and improving internal controls.

-  Liaise with internal & external Auditors, Banks and IRD.

-  Verifying and validating payment vouchers, reports, and schedules.

-  Preparing financial reports by collecting and analyzing account information.

-  Implementing the functions of the Oracle ERP system.

 
Dayananda Samarawicrema & Company (Audit Firm)

Audit Trainee - 3 Years (2013 – 2016)


-  Auditing of financial statements.

-  Preparation of final accounts.

- Bookkeeping using accounting software.

-  Corporate tax computations.


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