SAWANI PAVITHRANI BANNEHEKA
Gothenburg,Sweden
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional person with a solid foundation in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Adept at leveraging quantitative skills to dissect complex financial data, derive meaningful insights, and support strategic decision-making. Proven ability to streamline financial processes, enhance forecasting accuracy, and contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Officer
Chief Secretariat Office, NWP, Sri Lanka
2020.06 - 2021.07
- Supported internal and external audits, managed month-end closing procedures, and organized financial reporting to group functions.
- Submitted monthly and yearly reports to facilitate executive decision making
- Performed deviation analysis by comparing actual and budgeted financial numbers
Financial Controller
Dasa Coir Pvt Ltd
Munamaldeniya, Kuliyapitiya
2017.09 - 2020.06
- Managed preparation of consolidated actuals and projections for operations review and monthly financial reporting and analysis of group functions.
- Providing supporting documentation for internal and external audits' designated control functions
- Evaluated key performance indicators to pinpoint opportunities for enhancement and generate practical suggestions.
Junior Financial Controller
Dasa Coir Pvt Ltd
Munamaldeniya, Kuliyapitiya
2015.07 - 2017.08
- Streamlined invoicing processes for diverse business sectors
- Supported internal and external audits, handled month-end closing processes, and coordinated financial reporting to group functions
- Collaborated in preparing comprehensive audit materials for both internal and external stakeholders
Revenue Officer
Department of Local Government, North Western Provincial Council
2014.04 - 2015.07
- Guided and assisted taxpayers with tax issue resolutions
- Sustained consistent achievement of 100% revenue targets
- Effectively dealt with confrontational interactions to address taxpayer concerns
Education
Post-graduate program in Data Science -
Careerera Europe (SNVA EduTech), online learning platform
02.2025
Diploma in Economic Assistant
Distantsintitutet.se
Sweden2024-01
Master of Science in Accounting and Financial management -
School of Business studies, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka2014-04
The Institute of Chartered Accountants, 30 A, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
Colombo,Sri LankaSkills
- Power BI
- Python
- Interpersonal communication
- Team working
- Collaboration
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Critical thinking
- Tableau
- Budget administration
- Financial modelling
- Financial data analysis
Languages
- Proficient in English both writing and speaking
- Completed the Swedish language course in SFI C and continuing for SFI D level
References
- Berit Hartmann, Senior Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, School of Business studies, Economics and Law, Berit.hartmann@handels.gu.se, +46317864753
- Sima Taheri, Senior Scrum Master, SEB, Sima.taheri@seb.se, +46765573208
Affiliations
As a hobby, I paint Arts and love to engage in crafts in enhancing my creativity.
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Swedish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Development Officer
Chief Secretariat Office, NWP, Sri Lanka
2020.06 - 2021.07
Financial Controller
Dasa Coir Pvt Ltd
2017.09 - 2020.06
Junior Financial Controller
Dasa Coir Pvt Ltd
2015.07 - 2017.08
Revenue Officer
Department of Local Government, North Western Provincial Council
2014.04 - 2015.07
Post-graduate program in Data Science -
Careerera Europe (SNVA EduTech), online learning platform
Diploma in Economic Assistant
Distantsintitutet.se
Master of Science in Accounting and Financial management -
School of Business studies, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
The Institute of Chartered Accountants, 30 A, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
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