Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Sachithra Weerasinghe

6568, Beachview Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with over 10 years of progressive experience in banking and finance, seeking next career step as a Accounting Clerk.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Clerk

Malaga Bank
05.2022 - Current
  • Reconcile general leger, ACH, ATM accounts and analyze account, fluctuations for unusual transactions daily and monthly. Research and clear reconciling items.
  • Prepare journal entries with appropriate backup /documentation.
  • Monitor Account balance held at Federal Reserve bank.
  • Daily reconciliation and clearance of reconciling items on main correspondent bank accounts.
  • Daily reconciliation of suspense accounts.
  • Complete daily audit postings and distribute. Assist various departments in clearance of outstanding items.
  • Receive and transmit domestic and international wires.
  • Interest accrual and reconciliation for the Bank's Investment /Borrowing portfolio.
  • Prepare and post month end accruals.

Operation Associate

Sephora
10.2017 - 05.2022
  • Ensure all shipping and receiving activities are completed and executed within the store in a timely manner .
  • Review and update all visual elements in the store.
  • Complete daily processing and organization of damages, testers, and known theft product.

Payment and Transaction Specialist

Intrust Bank
04.2018 - 08.2021
  • Key & Balance branch capture transactions and lock box payment.
  • Assist external and internal customers with payment and transaction questions and discrepancies.
  • Sort, scan, reassemble & validate lockbox payment.

Senior Banking Assistant

Seylan Bank PLC Travel Department
08.2009 - 02.2013
  • Monitor, reconcile and prepare for electronic filing Currency Transaction Reports.
  • Monitor, reconcile, and prepare for electronic filing Know Your Customer (KYC) forms.
  • Monitor and report suspected cases of activity related to money laundering, terrorist financing according to Money laundering Act.
  • Conduct primary review of all new foreign currency accounts.
  • Timely review of all foreign account documentation and follow through to make sure all requested documents /changes have been submitted.
  • Prepared month end reports.
  • Balancing general ledger accounts monthly, quarterly and yearly while maintaining detailed and organized reports.
  • Completed currency transaction reports for the branch and submitted to the Dealing and Treasury Department.
  • Daily communication with branches regarding necessary documentation required for any foreign currency account.
  • Handled all customer service related duties, including the processing of all new foreign currency accounts while complying and adhering to policies and procedures.
  • Assisted customers in their selection of various accounts and financial services according to their needs by cross-selling products and services including selling and purchasing foreign currency, Traveler's checks and Traveler's cards.
  • Contacted customers by phone to remind them about their upcoming maturing fixed deposits and obtained special rates from Dealing room.
  • Processed international wire transfers to import goods, student files and personal accounts.
  • Cross-trained Junior Banking Assistants in Travel Department and provided support and assistance to my colleagues while keeping up to date knowledge of both Federal and bank policies and regulations.
  • Assisted the manager with shipping and receiving of foreign currency.

Personal Banker

Seylan Bank PLC -Sri Lanka
08.2008 - 07.2009
  • Opened various banking accounts including checking, savings, Fixed Deposits and Certificate of Deposits.
  • Scanned Mandates and documents to the system.
  • Handled customer service, answered phones and responded to email and fax inquiries.
  • Assisted the manager with dormant accounts and mailed out letters of notification to customers.
  • Cross-trained Personal Bankers.
  • Balanced general ledger accounts monthly, quarterly and yearly while maintaining detailed and organized reports.

Bank Teller

Seylan Bank PLC
08.2007 - 07.2008
  • Handled deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments and issued cashier's checks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Informed and referred customers to various bank products.
  • Counted and balanced the ATM machine.
  • Cross-trained new Tellers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo Sri lanka
2006
  • Certificate in Microsoft Office Specialist - Associate
  • Certificate in Banking and Finance(CBF) , Institute Of Bankers in Sri Lanka(2012)
  • Currently enrolled in Certification In Accounting ar Butler Community College.

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Motivated
  • Detail oriented
  • Reliable
  • Flexible
  • Productive with little to no supervision
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Quick Learner
  • Team Player
  • Goal Oriented
  • Multitasking abilities

Timeline

Accounting Clerk - Malaga Bank
05.2022 - Current
Payment and Transaction Specialist - Intrust Bank
04.2018 - 08.2021
Operation Associate - Sephora
10.2017 - 05.2022
Senior Banking Assistant - Seylan Bank PLC Travel Department
08.2009 - 02.2013
Personal Banker - Seylan Bank PLC -Sri Lanka
08.2008 - 07.2009
Bank Teller - Seylan Bank PLC
08.2007 - 07.2008
Visakha Vidyalaya - High School Diploma,
Sachithra Weerasinghe