Waruna Elkaduwa

Financial Controller @ Kandima Maldives

About

With a background in auditing and over 10 years’ experience in finance in several resorts in Sri Lanka and Maldives I possess expertise in managing finances in varied types organizations with varied business needs. I possess the ability to grasp an in depth understanding of a business fast and identify its financial needs. ° Proven track record in financial functions in luxury resorts in Sri Lanka and Maldives ° Experience in transformation of financial functions in organizations to streamline operations by introducing control mechanisms

Country

Maldives

City

Malé

Industry

Hospitality

Skill

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Year-End Accounting, Tax Preparation, Operations Management, Finanace, Internal Audits, Financial Audits, Store Management, Accounting, Auditing, Cost Control

Experience

Financial Controller

Kandima Maldives

2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Dhaalu, Maldives

Reporting directly to the General Manager and Group Director of Finance and hold a key responsibility in working capital management Key Functions: ° Preparation of executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential risks, and profit opportunities. ° Reviewing monthly and annual financial statements. ° Review and implement internal controls process ° Responsible for the Inventory management ° Completing of statutory requirements such as Tax, Registration and certificates ° Implementation of innovative alternatives to generate revenue and reduce unnecessary costs.

Finance Manager

Aitken Spence Hotels

2014-2 - 2024-8 · 10 yrs 7 mos

Sri Lanka

Commenced my career at Aitken Spence Hotels as a Accounts Executive in 2014 and during my 10+ years of experience in the company I worked in several flag ship hotel in Sri Lanka and in Maldives

Internal Auditor

Aitken Spence Hotels

2013-3 - 2014-7 · 1 yr 5 mos

Sri Lanka

Internal Auditor

Aitken Spence Hotels

2013-3 - 2014-7 · 1 yr 5 mos

Sri Lanka

Finance Manager

Heritance Kandalama

2022-2 - 2023-3 · 1 yr 2 mos

Sri Lanka

Reporting directly to the General Manager and Vice President Finance and responsible for working capital Management Key Functions ° Implementation of innovative alternatives to generate revenue and reduce unnecessary costs. ° Reviewing Monthly and Annual Financial Statements. ° Review and Implement Internal controls process ° Responsible for the Inventory Management and Purchasing process Completing of statutory requirements ° Completing of statutory requirements such as Tax, Registration and certificates

Accountant

Heritance Tea Factory

2020-11 - 2022-2 · 1 yr 4 mos

Sri Lanka

Reporting directly to the General Manager and Vice President Finance and responsible for working capital Management Key Functions: ° Preparing Monthly and Annual Financial Statements. ° Responsible for the Inventory Management and Purchasing process ° Completing of statutory requirements such as Tax, Registration and certificates

Assistant Accountant

Heritance Aarah

2018-10 - 2020-10 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Maldives

Was appointed as a part of the taskforce team during the project and to open the property by implementing processors and controls Key Functions: ° Finalize the Project Accounts and Capitalize Process ° Implemented Finance and Front office operation including computer Systems (Opera/Oracle and Symphony) ° Preparing Monthly and Annual Financial Statements.