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Thangarajah Thushan

Finance & Accounting
Kampala
Thangarajah Thushan

Summary

Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles, accounting standards and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations, tax compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 25 + years of experience and take on challenging new role. Detail-oriented financial professional adept at coordinating financial plans and as well accounting software, Good mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities. Skills in accounting software like ACCPAC, PASTEL, ERP & Tally. ERP 9.

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

TERRAIN SERVICES LTD

Financial Controller
05.2017 - Current

Job overview

Terrain Services Ltd Group of companies involved are in the business activities of Civil construction & building works, Piling and general civil engineering works (East African piling Co Ltd), Wines & sprits and food supplement sales (African Wine Traders Ltd).

  • Directing the accounting functions of the company in accordance with accounting standard and regulatory requirements.
  • Developing, implementing, Monitoring and managing appropriate internal controls, policies and procedures over financial reporting.
  • Spear heading the budgeting process of the companies as well as monitoring budget performance.
  • Implementing the company's investment strategies and oversee the company's Investment Portfolio.
  • Involvement in related part transactions.
  • Managing companies' relationships with financial institutions.
  • Preparation of all financial reports in accordance with IFRS.
  • Working with the company's external auditors, tax consultants and tax authorities.
  • Any other roles assigned by the Board of Directors.

KK Transporters Ltd

Financial Controller
08.2013 - 10.2016

Job overview

KKT Group of companies are involved in the business activities of Passengers Transportation (KK Caches Ltd), Goods Transportation (KK Transporters Ltd), and Hotel services (Golden Courts Hotel Ltd).

  • Establishing and maintaining the Group financial procedures, financial structure & adequate accounting controls are in place.
  • Maintaining systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of Companies.
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Managing companies' relationships with financial institutions, investors.
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Overseeing the Group annual budgeting, business planning of the companies.
  • Monitoring the Groups' banking activities.
  • Coordinating and liaising with external auditors; ensuring smooth and timely audit exercise.
  • Ensuring all relevant tax liabilities are settled within the time period.
  • Any other duties assigned by the Board of Directors.

KK COACHES LTD

Chief Accountant
08.2009 - 07.2013

Job overview

  • In charge of the Overall Financial Inflows & outflows of the company.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
  • Directly reporting to the Group Finance Controller.
  • Verifying & certifying the Payments.
  • Verifying monthly payroll, PAYE, NSSF & other taxes.
  • Preparing the budget ,fund forecast and monthly accounts.
  • Analysis of fuel consumption of each fleet & cost centres ( Buses/per fleet).
  • Monitoring & overseeing the accounting Assistant’s day-to-day work via Tally.ERP 9.
  • Verifying & reviewing Cash & Bank reconciliations.

UGANDA INFLIGHT SERVICES LTD,

Internal Auditor
11.2004 - 04.2009

Job overview

  • Ensuring that the company's operating policies are in place and working properly.
  • Implementing Internal Controls.
  • Reporting to the Managing Director.
  • Verification of Suppliers Payment, Customers Billings, Cash, Bank reconciliation and payroll through PASTEL (software package).
  • Verification of the outside catering financial activities to the financial department.
  • Acting as a Financial Controller in his absence.
  • Produced audit reports.
  • Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.

CEYLINCO INSURANCE COMPANY LTD,

Branch Accountant
01.2003 - 10.2004

Job overview

  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking cash and banking reconciliation.
  • Preparation of the monthly and annual budgets clearly highlighting fixed and variable expenses, and overall budgetary control.
  • Overall control of the main and sub branch payment for insurance claim, administration expenses and control the capital expenditure.
  • Monthly analysis of the premium recoveries, such as first year premium, current year premium, renewal premium, lapsed premium and insurance agent's unit performances.
  • Supervision of the Cashbook and the payroll entries through the ACCPAC (software package) to all main and the sub branches.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL

Affiliate Accountant
07.1997 - 12.2002

Job overview

  • Controlling the expenditure and monitoring the revenue to the organization, so as to minimize the cost of the direct expenses (material cost) and the labour cost.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Compilation of accurate houses' cost and certification of the BOQ (Bill of Quantity).
  • Maintaining of the Creditors control and the Debtors control account.
  • Preparation of the cash forecast and the budget for every year.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.

Education

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
London, United Kingdom

Professional Qualification from CIMA (IMED)
02.2001

University Overview

International Association of Book Keepers
Kent - England, United Kingdom

Accounting & Book Keeping from IAB
06.1998

University Overview

  • Completed professional development in [Subject]

Ministry of Higher Education – Technical College
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

National Certificate from National Certificate For Accounting Technicians (NCAT)
12.1994

University Overview

St. Michael’s College
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

General Certificate of Educational Examination from A-Level
08.1992

University Overview

St. Michael’s College
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

General Certificate of Educational Examination from O-Level
12.1989

University Overview

Skills

Finance & Accounting

Budget & Cash Flow Management

Internal Control

Tax Planning

Risk Minimization plans

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Leadership

Proficient:

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting 90%.
  • Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Other Qualification

Other Qualification

Holds Membership in International Association of Bookkeeping- UK (MIAB)

Languages

Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Financial Controller
TERRAIN SERVICES LTD
05.2017 - Current
Financial Controller
KK Transporters Ltd
08.2013 - 10.2016
Chief Accountant
KK COACHES LTD
08.2009 - 07.2013
Internal Auditor
UGANDA INFLIGHT SERVICES LTD,
11.2004 - 04.2009
Branch Accountant
CEYLINCO INSURANCE COMPANY LTD,
01.2003 - 10.2004
Affiliate Accountant
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
07.1997 - 12.2002
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Professional Qualification from CIMA (IMED)
International Association of Book Keepers
Accounting & Book Keeping from IAB
Ministry of Higher Education – Technical College
National Certificate from National Certificate For Accounting Technicians (NCAT)
St. Michael’s College
General Certificate of Educational Examination from A-Level
St. Michael’s College
General Certificate of Educational Examination from O-Level
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