Tehani Hewage
Summary
Administrative professional with strong background in office management and team leadership. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance productivity within dynamic environments. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results through adaptability and effective communication. Experienced in purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relations with a proven ability to drive cost savings and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant Manager Procurement
ECF Middle East FZE
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted in the hiring process, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and onboarding new employees efficiently.
- Handled petty cash.
- Updating and maintaining the purchasing and selling prices in the data base, including four sister companies.
- Maintaining the supplier portfolio to ensure timely delivery of the products to avoid delays in customer deliveries.
- Supplier price negotiation to lower costs.
- Assisting the sales team in finding alternatives for discontinued products.
- Monitor stock levels and advice when re – order levels are reached to minimize stock outs.
- Assisting in finalizing the annual catalogue.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Accountant
Al Robban Shipping LLC
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable by developing and enforcing stricter credit control policies.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Customer Service Executive
Restofaire LLC
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided company information and policies to customers upon inquiry and answered questions via phone, email, or online chat.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
Assistant Accountant
Chrissslogix (Pvt) LTD
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
- Prepared accurate financial statements for management review, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing accounting procedures and improving team coordination.
- Assisted in preparation of variance analysis reports, providing valuable insights into financial performance.
- Improved cash flow management by implementing more rigorous accounts receivable follow-up procedures.
- Assisted in budget preparation, enabling better financial planning and resource allocation.
Executive Finance
Transworld Group
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Sri Lanka
- Handling AP/ AR, GL reconciliation
- Profit recognition
- Maintain accounting controls
- Finalizing disbursement accounts
- Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Executive Finance
Hayleylines Ltd
02.2012 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Finalizing the Voyage Profitability
- Preparation of monthly financial statements
- Handling the General Ledger Reconciliation
- Preparing Cash Flow Statement
- Sales and Marketing
- Handling Advantis Saban Raya Lines, Singapore Accounts
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
Executive Finance
Sharaf Shipping Agency LLC
02.2009 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Dubai
- Principal Accounts Reporting
- Preparation of Tramp/Tanker Final Das
- Corresponding With Principals On Queries
- Preparation of Outward Remittances
- Hands-on experience on the AFSYS software system
- Dubai
Executive Finance
Clarion Shipping Pvt Ltd
11.2004 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Principal Accounts Reporting
- Preparation of Consignee Recovery Report
- Preparation of Seal Recovery Report
- Preparation of Commission Reports
- Preparation of Collection Reports
- Preparation Monthly Disbursement Accounts
- Corresponding With Principals On Queries
- Accounts Receivable Module & Accounts Payable Module
- Handling the General Ledger Reconciliation & Bank Reconciliations
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
Education
G.C.E. A/L - Maths, English
Visakha Vidyalaya
01.2004
High School Diploma -
Rahula Balika Vidyalaya
Colombo12.2001
Skills
- Professionalism
- Workload prioritization
- Deadline oriented
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft office
- Hands on ERP
Academic History
G.C.E. A/L, 2004, Physics, S, Combined Maths, S, General English, B, G.C.E. O/L, 2001, Sinhala, A, Religion, A, English, A, Business Studies & Accountancy, A, Dancing, A, Mathematics, A, Science & Technology, A, Social Studies, A, History, A, English Literature, S, EXCELLENT
Certification
I hereby certify that the above particulars furnished by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Career Path
- Accountant, Al Robban Shipping LLC, 11/01/20, Document financial transactions by entering account information., Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options., Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents., Handling AP/AR, GL reconciliation., Profit recognition., Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures., Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Customer Service Executive, Restofaire LLC, Dubai, 03/01/20, 11/30/20, Following up on orders and managing delivery on time., Accurately maintain all cash handling at registers., Customer Handling.
- Assistant Accountant, Chrissslogix (Pvt) LTD, Sri Lanka, 04/01/19, 02/29/20, Finalizing Management Profitability., Overlooking AR/AP., Handling Bank Related Matters.
- Executive Finance, Transworld Group, Sri Lanka, 01/01/19, 03/31/19, Handling AP/AR, GL reconciliation., Profit recognition., Maintain accounting controls., Finalizing disbursement accounts., Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions., Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Executive Finance, Hayleylines Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 02/01/12, 10/31/18, Finalizing the Voyage Profitability., Preparation of monthly financial statements., Handling the General Ledger Reconciliation., Preparing Cash Flow Statement., Sales and Marketing., Handling Advantis Saban Raya Lines, Singapore Accounts.
- Executive Finance, Sharaf Shipping Agency LLC, Dubai, 02/01/09, 01/31/12, Principal Accounts Reporting., Preparation of Tramp/Tanker Final Das., Corresponding With Principals On Queries., Preparation of Outward Remittances., Hands-on experience on the AFSYS software system.
- Executive Finance, Clarion Shipping Pvt Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 11/01/04, 01/31/09, Principal Accounts Reporting., Preparation of Consignee Recovery Report., Preparation of Seal Recovery Report., Preparation of Commission Reports., Preparation of Collection Reports., Preparation Monthly Disbursement Accounts., Corresponding With Principals On Queries., Accounts Receivable Module & Accounts Payable Module., Handling the General Ledger Reconciliation & Bank Reconciliations.
Languages
Sinhalese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Administrative Assistant Manager Procurement
ECF Middle East FZE
09.2021 - 09.2023
Accountant
Al Robban Shipping LLC
11.2020 - 06.2022
Customer Service Executive
Restofaire LLC
03.2020 - 11.2020
Assistant Accountant
Chrissslogix (Pvt) LTD
04.2019 - 02.2020
Executive Finance
Transworld Group
01.2019 - 03.2019
Executive Finance
Hayleylines Ltd
02.2012 - 10.2018
Executive Finance
Sharaf Shipping Agency LLC
02.2009 - 01.2012
Executive Finance
Clarion Shipping Pvt Ltd
11.2004 - 01.2009
I hereby certify that the above particulars furnished by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
G.C.E. A/L - Maths, English
Visakha Vidyalaya
High School Diploma -
Rahula Balika Vidyalaya
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