
sharmila fernando
@sharmilafernando
Senior Finance Officer at Programus Ltd, managing end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for a UK-based company.
What I'm looking for
At Programus Ltd, I manage end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for a UK-based company in a remote role. I prepare budgets and cash flow statements, maintain bank reconciliations and ledgers, and process payroll using Accsoft Payroll System.
Across corporate organizations, NGOs, and foreign-owned companies, I’ve worked in accounting, HR, and administration. My experience includes payroll and statutory payments, tax matters, audit preparation, and import documentation, including LC opening, clearing, and settlements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Finance Officer
Programus Ltd
Oct 2021 - Present (5 years)
Managing end-to-end accounting functions and financial reporting, preparing budgets and cash flow statements, and coordinating with auditors, banks, and overseas management.
Accountant cum HR & Administration Executive
Lanka Polybags & Packing (Pvt) Ltd
Oct 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Handled complete accounting, HR, and administrative operations, processed payroll and statutory payments, managed tax matters, and coordinated import activities.
Assistant Accountant (Acting In-Charge)
Aquinas College of Higher Studies
Mar 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Supervised day-to-day activities of the Accounts Department, prepared final accounts and audit-related documentation, and liaised with auditors and management.
Accountant
Council for Center Policy
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Maintained accounting records and financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Senior Administrator
Fulling Mill (Pvt) Ltd
Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 9 months)
Solely responsible for accounting, HR, and administrative functions, managed payroll, employee relations, budgeting, and audits, and liaised with foreign management and local authorities.
Accounts Assistant / Accounts Clerk
Burhani Pharmaceuticals
Jun 2004 - Mar 2015 (10 years 9 months)
Performed accounting duties as an accounts assistant and clerk.
Accounts Assistant / Accounts Clerk
Eswaran Brothers (V.T.V. Group)
Nov 2001 - May 2004 (2 years 6 months)
Performed accounting duties as an accounts assistant and clerk.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Anne’s Maha Vidyalaya
G.C.E. (O/L) and G.C.E. (A/L), General Education
Completed G.C.E. (O/L) in 1993 and G.C.E. (A/L) in 1997.
A.C.A. Kotahena
Diploma in Computer Studies, Computer Studies
Successfully completed a Diploma in Computer Studies course.
University of Warwick
English Course, English
Followed an English course.
Jayasekara Management Center
AAT-11, Accounting
Successfully completed AAT-11 at Jayasekara Management Center, Colombo 02.
Wayamba University
Financial Management Course, Financial Management
Followed a Financial Management course.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
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