Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic
JANITH WEERASINGHE

JANITH WEERASINGHE

Skellefteå,O

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Emirates Grand Hotel as a Cost Controller, excelling in financial reporting and variance analysis. Proven ability to implement cost control measures, enhancing efficiency while fostering a collaborative team environment. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills drive success in achieving organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacture Associate

Northvolt Ett Ab
Skellefteå
10.2023 - Current
  • Assemble battery cells and components according to production specifications and quality standards.
  • Conduct regular quality checks and inspections of products to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues to minimize downtime.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Document production processes, and report any deviations from standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals and deadlines.
  • Ensured compliance with company safety regulations at all times while on the job.

Assistant Accountant

Wonder Hotel and Resorts
Colombo
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Assist in the preparation and management of daily transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and guest billing
  • Regularly reconcile bank statements, credit card payments, and other financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare and maintain financial reports, ledgers, and balance sheets in accordance with hotel accounting standards
  • Monitor and analyze costs across departments, assisting with the identification of potential cost-saving measures
  • Develop and implement cost control policies, procedures, and systems to manage hotel expenses effectively
  • Review and analyze daily and monthly cost reports, providing insight into areas of potential savings from overspending
  • Oversee inventory control and ensure physical counts are conducted regularly for all consumables, including food, beverage, housekeeping, and operational supplies
  • Monitor actual expenses versus budgeted costs, investigating variances, and providing explanations to the finance team

Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk

Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2016 - 09.2019
  • Provided detailed reports and analyses to management regarding receivables status.
  • Prepared aging reports to identify past due accounts.
  • Processed credit memos and adjustments according to company policy.
  • Investigated billing discrepancies and implemented effective solutions to resolve concerns and prevent future problems.
  • Researched discrepancies between customer invoices and payments received.

Cost Controller

Emirates Grand Hotel
Dubai, UAE
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Evaluated various capital expenditure proposals before recommending approval or rejection based on return on investment analysis.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project costs, including labor, materials, overhead expenses.
  • Participated in monthly meetings with executive team members to review overall financial performance results compared against budget projections.
  • Analyzed variances between actual spending and estimated budgets to identify areas for improvement in expense management.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with governmental regulations related to accounting practices.

Education

Bachelor of Tourisms and Hospitality Managemen -

SRI LANKA INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT
01.2010

Intermediate Level -

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF SRI LANKA
01.2010

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • General Ledger Management
  • Cost accounting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Inventory management
  • ERP systems
  • Revenue Management
  • Preparing reports
  • Transaction processing
  • Data entry
  • MS office
  • Customer service orientation
  • Management support
  • Leadership qualities
  • Task prioritization
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

Certificate Management Accountancy (CMA), Intermediate Level

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Swedish, Basic
  • Arabic, Intermediate

Timeline

Manufacture Associate

Northvolt Ett Ab
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Accountant

Wonder Hotel and Resorts
01.2019 - 01.2022

Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk

Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo
03.2016 - 09.2019

Cost Controller

Emirates Grand Hotel
01.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Tourisms and Hospitality Managemen -

SRI LANKA INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Intermediate Level -

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF SRI LANKA

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
JANITH WEERASINGHE