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