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SAHAN BHAGYA PATHIRANA

SAHAN BHAGYA PATHIRANA

Malawi,LI

Summary

Finance Manager with a decade of experience in financial management and treasury operations, leading a team of 10 professionals. Managed substantial annual revenues and budgets while enhancing financial controls and optimizing working capital. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial finance across diverse international markets.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Sunseed Oil Limited
Malawi
02.2024 - Current
  • Manage annual revenues of MWK 290–300 billion and budgets of MWK 250–350 billion.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, statutory compliance, and financial reporting processes.
  • Manage treasury operations, banking relationships, supplier payments, and working capital.
  • Provide commercial and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Oversee foreign exchange requirements of USD 35–40 million annually.
  • Successfully managed banking facilities, forex allocations, and trade finance arrangements.
  • Implemented tighter expenditure controls and supplier payment planning to improve cost efficiency.
  • Enhanced cash flow forecasting and inventory funding strategies to strengthen liquidity management.
  • Streamlined reporting and reconciliation processes, improving management reporting timelines.

Senior Finance & Commercial Executive

Sands Australia
02.2023 - 02.2024

Senior Accountant

Auto Miraj Group
Sri Lanka
03.2019 - 01.2023

Accountant

Auto Miraj Group
Sri Lanka
12.2016 - 03.2019

Management Trainee

KFC
Sri Lanka
02.2016 - 12.2016

Accountant

Office Work International
05.2014 - 01.2016

Financial Analyst

Wright Express Australia
11.2013 - 01.2014

Undergraduate Accountant

Patison Partners Accountants
02.2012 - 02.2013

Education

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Edith Cowan University
Perth, Australia
01-2013

Diploma in Business -

Perth Institute of Business Technology
Perth, WA
01-2006

GCE Advanced Level -

Nalanda College
Colombo

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Treasury Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Management Accounting
  • Cost Control
  • Working Capital Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Tax Compliance
  • Audit Coordination
  • Foreign Exchange Management
  • Commercial Finance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Microsoft Excel
  • MYOB
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Peachtree
  • Cash Flow Manager
  • Solution 6
  • Retail Max
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team Leadership

Personal Information

Title: Finance Manager

Phone

  • +265, 885080084
  • +9477, 3552666

Timeline

Finance Manager

Sunseed Oil Limited
02.2024 - Current

Senior Finance & Commercial Executive

Sands Australia
02.2023 - 02.2024

Senior Accountant

Auto Miraj Group
03.2019 - 01.2023

Accountant

Auto Miraj Group
12.2016 - 03.2019

Management Trainee

KFC
02.2016 - 12.2016

Accountant

Office Work International
05.2014 - 01.2016

Financial Analyst

Wright Express Australia
11.2013 - 01.2014

Undergraduate Accountant

Patison Partners Accountants
02.2012 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Edith Cowan University

Diploma in Business -

Perth Institute of Business Technology

GCE Advanced Level -

Nalanda College
SAHAN BHAGYA PATHIRANA