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VERONICA PERERA

Senior Accountnat
Doha,DA
VERONICA PERERA

Summary

Experienced finance professional with over 20 years of expertise in accounting, auditing, and treasury operations in various large-scale organizations. Skilled in fund management, regulatory compliance, audit oversight, and process optimization. Demonstrates exceptional stakeholder engagement and leadership abilities.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
2
Certifications

Work History

Ali Bin Ali Group

Senior Accountant
07.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Overseeing treasury operations, fund management, and ERP-driven reporting.
  • Preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Delivered performance reports and financial presentations to senior management, highlighting KPIs, risks, and business opportunities.
  • Coordinated internal and external audit engagements, meeting regulatory standards, and audit timelines.
  • Liaising with banks and vendors for secure payments, and reconciliations.
  • Leading ERP implementations, including requirements analysis, user testing, team training, and custom reporting projects.
  • Supervised inventory finance functions, reconciling physical stock counts with ledger balances, and mitigating shrinkage risks.
  • Evaluating new product feasibility by integrating financial modeling techniques—including cash flow projections, NPV analyses, and risk-adjusted returns—to ensure strategic alignment and commercial viability.
  • Improved cash flow management by implementing stricter credit policies.

People’s Leasing Company PLC

Senior Excutive Internal Auditor
04.2012 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in processes and implementing targeted solutions.
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by promoting open communication channels for feedback from all levels within the organization.
  • Conducted financial audits across subsidiaries, and presented findings to the Board.
  • Verified tender decisions and regulatory compliance across leasing, insurance, and microfinance operations.
  • Managed internal control reviews and inspection coordination.
  • Led audit presentations and training programs for staff and management.
  • Analyzed quarterly financial statements and presented findings to the Board of Directors. Validated tender bids and procurement decisions as the Internal Audit representative.
  • Recommended and approved enhancements to internal controls and ERP systems across subsidiaries.
  • Assessed compliance with regulatory frameworks, including the SEC, CBSL, CSE Listing Rules, and the Companies Act.
  • Delivered audit findings and strategic recommendations to the Audit Committee and senior leadership.
  • Led staff orientation and training programs on audit standards and internal procedures.
  • Conducted inspections to assess the effectiveness of internal controls across departments and subsidiaries.
  • Scoped and executed routine and special audits at corporate management's request.
  • Reviewed internal processes across financial products (leasing, microfinance, insurance, margin trading, CSR, etc.).
  • Participated in audit report review meetings, and strategic governance reviews.
  • Evaluated and recommended lease agreements for branch network expansions.


Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC

Accountant
11.2008 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Oversaw comprehensive financial operations, including annual budgeting, subsidiary financial reviews, and preparation of statutory-compliant financial statements.
  • Led audits and regulatory coordination, ensuring alignment with company policies and external standards.
  • Managed payroll, tax computation, and stakeholder relations, maintaining accuracy across payroll cycles, tax filings, and intercompany communications.
  • Directed fund transfers and cash optimization strategies, leveraging surplus funds through REPO investments to strengthen liquidity and operational efficiency.
  • Monitored financial transactions and ERP reconciliations, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting across supplier accounts and system records.
  • Facilitated board-level engagement, supporting financial approvals, board resolutions, and decision-making processes with company secretaries, and senior leadership.

HLB Edirisinghe and Company (Chartered Accountants)

Senior Auditor
10.2004 - 10.2008

Job overview

  • Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Maintained client accounts and prepared monthly and annual financial statements.
  • Processed confidential payroll, ensuring compliance with EPF, ETF, PAYE, and Stamp Duty regulations.
  • Developed feasibility studies and financial forecasts tailored to client objectives.
  • Served as acting accountant for group entities in the tea and rubber broking sectors (Siyaka Management & Siyaka Produce Brokers).
  • Led audit planning by analyzing management accounts and identifying key risk areas.
  • Prepared audit reports and final accounts for entities across manufacturing, trading, hospitality, banking, leasing, and service sectors.
  • Executed special assignments including due diligence and risk assessments.
  • Conducted on-site hotel audits in the Maldives for two tourist properties.
    Delivered internal control findings and recommendations via comprehensive management letters.
    Drafted proposals and nurtured client relationships through consistent engagement with clients and internal teams.
  • Computed tax liabilities and prepared tax returns for companies, partnerships, proprietorships, and individuals.
  • Filed annual returns and handled statutory submissions to the Registrar of Companies.

Education

CIMA (UK)
UK

Managment Level Completed from Managment Accounting
04.2001

University Overview

Cardiff Metropolitan University
UK

MBA from General Studies
04.2001

University Overview

ICASL (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka

Corporate Level Completed from Finance
04.2001

University Overview

CPA- Australia
Australia

Associate Member from Finance
04.2001

University Overview

CISI UK (Islamic Finance)
UK

Assoicate Memeber from Finance
04.2001

University Overview

Skills

Financial treasury management

Software

ORACEL (ERP)

SAP

EMIS

SYBIZ

Quick Book

Certification

- Harvard ManageMentor® Program – Harvard Business Publishing

Timeline

- Harvard ManageMentor® Program – Harvard Business Publishing

05-2025
Senior Accountant
Ali Bin Ali Group
07.2017 - Current

Diploma in Computer Studies at Informatics Information System (Pvt) Ltd

01-2014
Senior Excutive Internal Auditor
People’s Leasing Company PLC
04.2012 - 04.2017
Accountant
Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC
11.2008 - 01.2012
Senior Auditor
HLB Edirisinghe and Company (Chartered Accountants)
10.2004 - 10.2008
CIMA (UK)
Managment Level Completed from Managment Accounting
04.2001
Cardiff Metropolitan University
MBA from General Studies
04.2001
ICASL (Sri Lanka)
Corporate Level Completed from Finance
04.2001
CPA- Australia
Associate Member from Finance
04.2001
CISI UK (Islamic Finance)
Assoicate Memeber from Finance
04.2001

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