Charith Perera
Biyagama
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with NINE years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Pope Packaging
California, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 35 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Played a pivotal role in the negotiation of favorable financing terms for company expansion initiatives.
- Supported executive-level decision making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics and dashboards.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
GENERAL MANAGER
Pope Packaging – Sri Lankan Operation
Sri Lanka
06.2014 - 08.2023
- Providing leadership and management to the business and fully responsible for the day-to-day running of various departments
- Focused on developing programs that deliver efficiencies and playing a leading role in the mobilization, development and implementation of robust operational processes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
- Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
MANAGER
KPMG (Audit & Assurance)
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Planning, conduct and finalization of audits of financial statements of all types of organizations
- Providing guidance to other members of the audit team on the performance of their duties, and review of their work
- Preparation/review of financial statements, auditors’ reports to members and other reports in accordance with relevant standards and legislation
- Preparation and communication of audit instruction to other auditors
- Preparation of Management Letters and other specific reports
- Liaison and co-ordination with client management.
SUPERVISOR
Ernst and Young (E&Y)
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
- Petty Cash, Business Payment, Stock, and Outstanding Debtor Control
- Preparation of Monthly Payroll, PAYE Monthly Declaration and VAT return
- Customer Coordination
- Coordinate the Purchasing Process.
Education
B.B.Mgt (HRM) Sp. -
University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka
Associate Member of CPA -
CPA Australia
Australia08.2015
Associate Member of Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accounts of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka09.2014
G.C.E. Advance Level -
Asoka College, Colombo
01.2007
Skills
Project management
Controlling budgets
On time delivery
Business improvement
New Investment/ Expansion
Good financial acumen
Influencing within cross functional Teams
Results focused
Good leadership
Good communicator
Decision maker & problem solving
Market awareness & Negotiator
Leadership and team building
Problem Resolution
Operations Management
Team Player
Training and coaching
Customer Relations
Accomplishments
- Solely Responsible for LKR 1.5 Billion BOI Approved investment in Sri Lanka
- Won Three Gold Awards in 2022 - National chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka.
- Capital Project investment around $ 10 Mn - including high technical machines from Canada, Vietnam, India & USA.
- In 2017 – Implemented ISO 9001-2015
- In 2018 – Implemented ISO 22000- 2005
- In 2019 – Implemented ISO 45001
- Implemented GMP Certification
- Key team member of Pope Packaging in Australia. (https://www.popes.com.au/our-team/)
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/plastipak-group-975509152/recent-activity/all/
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Religion: Buddhist
References
Available on request
Timeline
Financial Controller
Pope Packaging
08.2023 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
Pope Packaging – Sri Lankan Operation
06.2014 - 08.2023
MANAGER
KPMG (Audit & Assurance)
06.2012 - 06.2014
SUPERVISOR
Ernst and Young (E&Y)
03.2011 - 03.2012
B.B.Mgt (HRM) Sp. -
University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka
Associate Member of CPA -
CPA Australia
Associate Member of Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accounts of Sri Lanka
G.C.E. Advance Level -
Asoka College, Colombo