No 27A/12, 3rd Lane,
Angulana Station Road
Moratuwa.,
Sri Lanka.
14th July 2008
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Sri Lanka and with bachelors of degree in commerce. I have 14 years experience and out of which 9 years experience in senior management positions. In my career of 13 years, I have worked both in the Private sector and international N.G.O which has given me the confidence of applying for the above post, with a view of performing the duties in the above capacity.
In the event of me being selected to the above post I would discharge my duties to the fullest satisfaction of your esteemed company.
Thanking You
Yours faithfully
D.D.A Wijewickrama
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Information
Name D.D.Andrew Wijewickrama
Address No.27A/12, 3rd Lane, Angulana Station Road, Moratuwa.Sri-Lanka
Telephone No 2611830 (Residence)
077-3114615 (Mobile)
Date of Birth 29th December 1965
Sex Male
Nationality Sri Lankan
Civil Status Married
Academic Qualifications
University of Colombo
B.Com (Special) Degree – 1994
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10.
G.C.E. (Advance Level)
Professional Qualifications
· Associate Member of The Institute Of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.
· Associate Member –Society of Certified Mnagement Accountants of Sri Lanka.
· Associate Member of The Institute of Professional Financial Managers of U.K.
· Certificate course on operational aspects of international trade conducted by Export Development Board.
· Certificate Cource in Taxation conducted by Faculty of Taxation - ICASL
Employment History
Present Emploment
Company : World Vision Lanka
Designation From To Duration
Senior Accountant Dec’2007 Todate 2 1/2 Yrs
The key responsibilities are:
* Prepare regular and adhoc finance analysis reports for the decision making as
requested by the Directors/Sector managers/Finance manager.
* Coordinate with sector heads and assist in the preparation of budget at district level
* Provide and update on the progress of program and finance function to the
directors,
* Ensure that district maintain sufficient level of cash for the programas
* Review, implementation and monitoring of the internal controls system of the
company such as controls over payments, purchases, capital expenditure, movable
assests
* Analysis market situation frequently and ensure best value for money when
procuring items in sealed quotation.
* Attend in monthly finance meetings and purchase committee meetings
* Payment monitoring –Payment made to contractors
* Incharge of Asset Register
Previous Employments
Company : Fairtech Riyoka (Pvt) Ltd.
Designation From To Duration
Finance Director April 2003 September 2005 2yrs+ 6mts
The company is a subsidiary of C.K Property Developers Ltd of Sydney -Australia, engaged in importing & distributing of Automotive Filters and developing medium-scale resort projects in Central province and Western Coastal belt.
With exposure to the following area.
* Cash flow Management
* Trade receivable / Payable Management
* Dealing with overseas suppliers
* Dealing with Bankers
* Dealing with investor & Regulating agencies
* Liaising with contractors
Company : George Steuart Group Of Companies(1994 –2003)
George Steuarts Auto Supplies (Pvt) Ltd &
George Steuarts Trading (Pvt) Ltd
Designation From To Duration
Accountant February 2002 March 2003 1yr+ 3mts
G.S Auto Supplies – Handling the island’s brand leader filters, clutches, constant velocity joints, gaskets, brake shoes and pads and most of the other vehicle components.
G.S Trading – Handling local tea sales and other FMCG products
With exposure to the following areas.
* Cash flow management
* Trade Receivable/payable management
* Inventory Management
* Dealing with agents & suppliers
* Review, implementation and monitoring of the internal controls system of the
company such as controls over payments, purchases, capital expenditure, movable
assests
* Dealing with bankers
* Taxation
* Management information system through integrated accounting software
(DMS ACUIRE 7- Windows NT)
* Dealing with external & internal auditors
Company : George Steuarts Travel International Ltd.
Designation From To Duration
Assistant Accountant April’98 December’01 3yrs+ 9mts
George Steuarts Travel International is one of the oldest and reputed travel agents in Sri Lanka and consists 3 divisions- Ticketing, Travellers cheques & Tours (In bound & out bound)
With exposure to the following areas.
* Preparation of Management Accounts by using integrated Accounting software
(DMS ACUIRE 7- Windows NT)
* Preparation of Management Information (Investment Evaluation, Budgets, Product
& Standard Costing, Variance Analysis & Performance Evaluation etc.)
* Ensuring that the Accounts Receivable & Payable system is updated accurately &
Follow up debtors & attending debtors meetings.
* Cash flow management.
* Dealing with regulating Authorities, Air Lines, Sub Agents, and Corporate Clients.
* Dealing with Bankers & Financial Institutions regarding bank guarantees, bank
overdrafts, leasing, bank drafts & telegraphic transfers.
* Company Taxation (Corporate Tax, Goods & Services Tax Withholding Tax &
National Security Levy, ACT)
* Dealing with external & internal auditors
* Company Secretarial Practices. (Including dividends payments)
Company : George Steuart & Company Ltd
Designation From To Duration
April 1994 March 1998 4 yrs
· Audit Trainee/Accounts Clerk/Management Trainee/Staff Assistant – George Steuart & Co. Ltd, Estate Supplies & Insurance Dept & George Steuart Recruitment (Pvt) Ltd.
Key Responsible ares are:
Preparation of monthly financial accounts for Insurance Division (Corporate insurance agent), Head Office Accounts Department (letting premises on commercial basis & centralized financial services to the group) of George Steuart & company Limited and its subsidiary, George Steuart Recruitment (Pvt) Ltd (Recruitment of manpower for foreign employment) using Accounting package (Pegasus – UNIX)
Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements for George Steuart Group of Companies. Tax Computation & Tax Planning for Subsidiaries.
· Audit Trainee – V. Guruswamy & Co (Accountants & Auditors) – 1988 to 1990
Other Activities
· Treasurer (year 2000) and the Auditor (year 2001) of George Steuart & Co. Sports Club.
· Member of Student Council of University of Colombo (1992)
· President of the Commerce Union of St. Joseph’s College (1985 – 1986)
· Commerce prize in 1985 at St.Joseph’s College.
· University colors for Volley Ball & Basket Ball
Referees
Mr. P Jwanesh,
Finance Director,
World Vision Lanka –LTRT
No. 06, Joseph Lane, Colombo 04.
.Mr. Kirthi de Silva (FCA)
(Former Finance Director- George Steuart & Co. Ltd)
Director Finance,
Apparel Technologies (Pvt) Ltd,
No. 443, Galle road, Mount Lavinia.
T.P 2735391
Mr. K.A Munasinghe
(Fiormer Construction Manager –World Vision Lanka)
Consultant Engineer,
Local Government Infrastrucure Improvememnt Project.
No. 06th Floor, Secratiat Building, Galle
Mobile No. 0712214557
