Satheesh Nadarajah
Middletown,DE
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Accountant with 25 years of experience in accounting known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in financial reporting, audit support, and compliance implementation. Excel in time management, problem-solving, financial analysis and adaptability to new technologies and regulations. Committed to maintaining accuracy and integrity in all accounting practices. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency. An individual contributor and a team player including motivating and managing people.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
YMCA OF Delaware
Wilmington, DE
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted bank reconciliations, supported month-end closings, and annual audits, analyzed various reports, and helped resolve complex accounts payable issues.
- Met and exceeded significant objectives related to bank reconciliations, utility account management, and check processing.
- Managing corporate credit cards for over 53 cardholders.
Accountant
Delaware Community Foundation
Wilmington, DE
10.2019 - 08.2024
- I was responsible for reviewing grants and gifts, performing due diligence on grantees, managing bank accounts, and completing monthly bank reconciliations, managing cash flow on four bank accounts, processing checks and ACH payments, performing month-end and quarter-end account closings, and supporting other staff members from various departments with finance and accounting-related issues.
- Participating in strategic planning, new initiatives in internal controls, providing financial reports to the leadership and board, and supporting the annual external audits.
- I have also supervised the Accounting Associate under direct reporting, and the Gift Administrator under a working relationship.
Client Services Rep II, DFS Associate
Bank of America
Newark, DE
11.2014 - 11.2018
- Initiated claims on credit card fraud and billing disputes, managed customer inquiries in relation to fraud claims status, and assisted customers through the entire fraud claims process, while servicing customers with general inquiries.
- Performed activities in manual operations, such as printing statements and documents on cut-sheet printers, inserting them into envelopes, reviewing inserted documents for accuracy, preparing postage for outgoing mail, reconciling jobs, and preparing relevant paperwork.
Accountant
Family Rehabilitation Centre
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Prepared statements of profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flows, and tax returns; facilitated and participated in meetings with board members, senior management, and donors; prepared budgets for projects and organizational expenses; monitored and controlled actual expenses.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised staff members, assistants. Approved payroll, and completed bank transfers.
- I participated in the negotiation, budgeting, implementation, and post-completion appraisal and reporting of grants and projects, facilitated external and management audits, and turned a negative situation into a positive audit opinion.
- Prepared statutory reports for central and provincial governments, and generated management reports.
Accounatnt
World Vision Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Maintained general ledgers, completed journal entries, managed grants and contracts as per the guidelines given by the government and donors, performed bank reconciliation, budgeting, and variance analysis, and analyzed suspense accounts.
- Facilitated and participated in tender meetings, evaluated and awarded tenders, and managed construction projects through financial controls and milestone achievements.
- Facilitated and participated in internal financial and operational audits, and supported project staff in organizing community-based meetings and field visits.
- Supervised an Accounts Assistant, one Office Assistant, and three Drivers.
Administrative Accountant
Bonatti S.p.A
Tripoli, Libya
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Managed cash, maintained the Cash Book, and the General Ledger, prepared timesheets for hourly-wage employees’ payroll, and performed general administrative functions such as answering inbound calls, arranging client meetings, making utility payments, and managing local suppliers.
- Liaised with the Head Office, client companies, local authorities, and other stakeholders, followed up on contractual activities, and submitted bills for payments.
- Prepared financial reports for management on a regular basis and as required.
National Administrator
Handicap International
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2005 - 04.2008
- The Head of Human Resources is responsible for managing national employees in relation to labor law, payroll, hiring, training, and terminating contracts, as per project needs, managing expatriates in the facilitation of visas, work permits, traveling, family care, and accommodation.
- Developed and implemented administrative procedures and health insurance schemes.
Audit and Finance Associate
LMK & Co.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05.1998 - 07.2005
- Entry-level position assisting in external audits, and preparing books of entries, financial statements, and reports for small to medium-sized businesses.
Education
Chartered Global Management Accountant - Strategic Management Accounting
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
London, United Kingdom10-2022
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting - Management Accounting
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Colombo Division08.2008
Skills
- Financial statement review
- GAAP compliance
- Policy enforcement
- Internal controls implementation
- Accounts payable management
- Month-end closing
- Fixed asset data maintenance
- Financial reporting
- Audit preparation and support
- General ledger management
- Staff supervision and training
- Budget preparation and management
- Problem-solving
- Variance analysis and reporting
Timeline
Senior Accountant
YMCA OF Delaware
08.2024 - Current
Accountant
Delaware Community Foundation
10.2019 - 08.2024
Client Services Rep II, DFS Associate
Bank of America
11.2014 - 11.2018
Accountant
Family Rehabilitation Centre
07.2012 - 08.2013
Accounatnt
World Vision Sri Lanka
09.2010 - 06.2012
Administrative Accountant
Bonatti S.p.A
09.2008 - 07.2010
National Administrator
Handicap International
08.2005 - 04.2008
Audit and Finance Associate
LMK & Co.
05.1998 - 07.2005
Chartered Global Management Accountant - Strategic Management Accounting
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting - Management Accounting
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
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