Ashraf Ali

Provided accounting and financial advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, preparing financial statements, budgets, and cash flow forecasts. Ensured compliance with tax regulations and supported internal control and cost-control improvements across multiple retail and trading clients.

Managed daily accounts department operations and produced monthly MIS reports and detailed monthly financial statements for senior management. Conducted variance analysis and streamlined ERP processes to integrate and improve financial operations.

Led accounts operations, ensuring compliance with company accounting policies and accurate monthly financial statements and MIS reporting. Built and monitored internal controls, managed cash inflows/outflows, led staff training, and coordinated with internal and external auditors to finalize audit reports and corrective actions.

Prepared accurate monthly and annual financial statements by compiling and analyzing financial data. Supported risk management and internal control improvements, coordinated with auditors for financial audits, and prepared VAT returns for the tax authorities.

Managed accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions. Reconciled bank statements, supported tax filings for regulatory compliance, and performed financial planning analysis for cash flow needs.

Handled patient billing and insurance claims, ensuring accurate and timely reimbursements. Processed and reconciled records for procurement, supported cost analysis reporting, and coordinated with external auditors for healthcare-specific audits.

Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration specialized in Finance from the University of Colombo.

Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management at Oxford Business College in the UK.

Completed a Diploma in Computer Studies from IDM Computer Studies in Sri Lanka.

Qualified for the Chartered Accountancy at Licentiate Level through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.