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Thushani Kankanige Kankanige Don

Frederick,MD

Summary

I have experience in Accounting and Marketing. Can do any assign work with efficiently. Looking for work at home and can start work immediately.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Officer to the Minister (Commercial)

Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States of America
, United States of America
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Managed commercial office and coordinated trade inquiries.

Secretary to the Minister (Commercial)

Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States of America
, United States of America
07.2013 - 01.2016
  • Managed minister's schedule and coordinated events.

Account Officer

Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States of America
, United States of America
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Maintenance of accounting documents and processing payments.

Accountant

Lanka ORIX Leasing Company PLC
, Sri Lanka
01.2000 - 01.2012
  • Preparation of final accounts and compliance with Central Bank regulations.

Accounts Assistant

Interbex Lanka Limited
, Sri Lanka
01.1997 - 01.2000

Accounts Trainee

M/S Amarasekara Audit Company
, Sri Lanka
01.1995 - 01.1997

Education

G.C.E. (Advanced Level) -

01.1995

G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) -

01.1991

Skills

  • Floating Exchange Rates and Interest Rates-The Central Bank of Sri Lanka
  • Successfully dealt in the volatile markets of the Option Game conducted by Citigroup Sri Lanka
  • One day workshop in Report Writing-British Council of Sri Lanka
  • Frauds in Banking and Financial Sector-Information System Audit and Control Association
  • Two days shop at Savings Operations-Commercial Bank
  • Two days in house work of 'Building a Highly Effective Team' training programme-Sage Training (Pvt) Ltd, The Australian base company
  • Special training on Risk Management-DrReinhardt Monke-ifb AG Consulting Software Germany
  • Two days Workshop on '7 Habits for Managers'-FRANKLINCOVEY SRI LANKA
  • One day Training programme on Managing with 'Can Do' Approach-Institute of certified Professional Managers
  • Participate every year in Public Budget Seminars conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
  • Participated Seminar series on Sri Lanka-New improvements in IFRS, CBSL guidelines etc Training is in progress on IFRS changes in accounting standard etc

Certification

I hereby certify the above mentioned particulars are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge., 08/02/24

Occupationalhistory

  • Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States of America, Account Officer, 06/01/12, 06/01/13, Maintenance of Accounting, document such as Votes Ledger, General Deposit Account, other relevant registers;, All payments related to the embassy including salaries, rent, pension payments, all other payments;, Rending accounts to the Ministry of External Affairs (prepare all statement of Accounts according to the given formats by the Ministry);, Preparation of all the vouchers and related documents;, Traveling claims and Travel Advances;, Consular collections/ balances and deposit to the bank;, Preparation of Budget Estimates;, Processing all payments related to pension payments;, Coordinate all Minister’s foreign and local travel and budgets;, Assist in coordinating cultural/trade promotion and other events organized by the mission;, Maintain confidential records;, Any other work assigned by the Ambassador or Minister;
  • Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States of America, Secretary to Minister (Commercial), 07/01/13, 01/31/16, Manage the Commercial Office independently, attending to routine office correspondence, multi-tasking to ensure timely work flows, meet deadlines and follow up., Interact with U.S. Administration and agencies, diplomatic community, U.S. Congress, Corporate Sector, NGOs, to schedule meetings, social engagements etc., Maintain Minister Commercial’s schedule, speaking engagements, representation functions, and plan and coordinate special events., Coordinate appointment and schedules of visiting High Level delegations to the U.S., Serving, Processing and follow up all trade enquiries received from US to Sri Lanka exports and from Sri Lanka US Exporters., Dissemination of trade, tourism and other relevant information and provide updates to the Embassy website on trade and tourism related activities, with consultation of M/Com., Coordinate Minister’s foreign and local travel and budgets., Records and Data Management., Coordinate meetings and record minutes., Maintain confidential records.
  • Lanka ORIX Leasing Company PLC, Accountant, 02/01/00, 06/01/12, Preparation of Final Accounts., Compliance of Central Bank Regulations., Preparation of Budgets, of Company., Liaise with other financial Institutions., Maintain controls.
  • Interbex Lanka LTD, Accounts Trainee, 10/01/97, 02/01/00, Audit Planning and use of Analytical Review Procedures to identify areas of audit significance for investigation., Documentation of Accounting systems and review of International Controls to identify system weaknesses., Use of compliance and substantive audit procedures., Preparation of Final Accounts., Physical stock verification., Preparation of Management letters.

Application

Accountant, 08/02/24, Dear Sir / Madam, Application for the Accountant I have been made to understand that there are vacancies existing in your prestigious Organization for the above mentioned post. I hereby take this opportunity to forward my curriculum vitae for your kind consideration. Recently I have been a Green Card holder in the United States of America. I being a Sri Lankan National, have Completed my Primary and Secondary Education in Sri Lanka and forged ahead to develop my career in Accounts filed. Initially, I started my career at M/S Amarasekara Audit Company in Sri Lanka as an Accounts Trainee, from 1995 to 1997. Secondly, I was attached to Interbex Lanka Limited to bury Tobacco Company in Sri Lanka as an Accounts Assistant, from 1997 to 2000. Thirdly, I was employed at Lanka ORIX Leasing Company PLC, from 2000 to 2012, designated as an Accountant, My main scope of duties entrusted to me apart from preparation of final accounts. After visiting USA 2012, I was employed at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States of America from June 2012 to June 2013 as an Account Officer and July 2013 to January 31, 2016 as a Secretary to the Minister (Commercial). Because of given birth of three kids from 2016 to 2022, I didn't work and once they started schooling again I got a chance to work at Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States of America from January 2022 to March 2024, as a Commercial Officer to the Minister (Commercial). From April 2024 our family moved to Washington DC to Frederick MD and recently I've lived in the above address. Given an Opportunity, I will ensure that I would take rapid stride in gaining knowledge from the responsibilities delegated to me, and thus contribute my dedicated service in carrying out my duties entrusted to me to the best of my ability and the entire satisfaction of the Management. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Thushani Kankanige Don

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/11/75
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Mrs. Chandrika Ganewatte, Sr. Investment Accountant, Legal and General America, 3275 Bennett Creek Avenue, Frederick, MD, 21704, 240-449-7758
  • Mr. Charitha Yattogada, Minister (Commercial), Embassy of Sri Lanka, 3025 Whitehaven St NW, Washington, DC, 20008, 202-834-2334

Extracurricular Activities

Member of Mahamaya College Netball Team 1990-1995 Member of College Aquatic Team 1990-1995 Member of College Girls Scout Association Member of College Computer Society Member of College English Society

Timeline

Commercial Officer to the Minister (Commercial)

Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States of America
01.2022 - 03.2024

Secretary to the Minister (Commercial)

Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States of America
07.2013 - 01.2016

Account Officer

Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United States of America
06.2012 - 06.2013

Accountant

Lanka ORIX Leasing Company PLC
01.2000 - 01.2012

Accounts Assistant

Interbex Lanka Limited
01.1997 - 01.2000

Accounts Trainee

M/S Amarasekara Audit Company
01.1995 - 01.1997

G.C.E. (Advanced Level) -

G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) -

Thushani Kankanige Kankanige Don