priyanga serasinghe
@priyangaserasinghe
Accountant focused on accurate reporting, taxation, and reliable financial advice for organizations.
What I'm looking for
I am an ambitious, motivated, and multi-skilled Accountant with a keen eye for detail and strong working experience in accounts. I pride myself on producing clear, concise reports that offer sound advice, backed by reliable, high-quality results.
I hold a BSc (Honours) in Accountancy & Business Finance from Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, with modules including Accounting Methods, Auditing Methods, Financial Reporting, Taxation, and Managerial Accounting. I also completed a Certificate in Accounting & Business II (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka), along with a Diploma in Public Accounting & Finance (Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration).
Since November 2015, I have worked as an Accountant handling government ministries, departments, and authorities. My responsibilities include dealing with sales invoices, income, receipts, and payments; reviewing financial accounts information; preparing statements; completing and submitting APIT & VAT returns; and managing monthly payroll, staff wages, and expense claims.
I also manage credit control when required, maintain accurate and confidential records, and support financial planning through budgets and cash flow. I use computerized accounting systems and tools such as Accpack, QuickBooks, Accounts, MGP, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel), while confidently communicating, multitasking, and prioritizing workloads under deadlines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant
Government Ministries, Departments & Authorities
Nov 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)
Handled accounting for government ministries, including processing sales invoices, income/receipts and payments, and preparing statements of income and transactions. Completed and submitted APIT and VAT returns, managed staff wages and payroll, and performed credit control and budget/cash-flow related accounting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Accountancy & Business Finance
2004 - 2009
Activities and societies: Relevant modules: Accounting Methods, Auditing Methods, Financial Reporting, Taxation, Financial Management, Managerial Accounting, Commercial Law & Corporate Law, Quantitative Techniques.
Completed a BSc (Honours) in Accountancy & Business Finance with specialization from Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Coursework included accounting, auditing, financial reporting, taxation, and financial management.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Certificate in Accounting & Business II, Accounting & Business
2013 -
Completed the Certificate in Accounting & Business II in September 2013 at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration
Diploma in Public Accounting & Finance, Public Accounting & Finance
2017 -
Completed a Diploma in Public Accounting & Finance in 2017 at the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration.
Vidyarathna University College (Horana)
GCE Advanced Level, Accounting, Business Studies & Economics
2003 -
Grade: Accounting: B; Business Studies: A; Economics: A
Completed GCE Advanced Level with grades including Accounting B, Business Studies A, and Economics A.
Seelaratha M.V. (Dombagoda, Horana)
GCE Ordinary Level, Secondary Education (Ordinary Level)
2000 -
Grade: 5 C's and 4 S passes
Completed GCE Ordinary Level with 5 C's and 4 S passes.
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