Dinesh Hiran Fernando | Finance & Administration Professional

Professional Overview

About Me

I am a highly experienced Finance and Administration professional with over 25 years of progressive experience across manufacturing, plantation, hospitality, audit firms, and restaurant operations in Sri Lanka and the UAE.

My expertise lies in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, cost control, and operational finance management.

I have successfully supported senior management by delivering accurate financial insights, strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance, and improving operational efficiency.

Career Objective

To secure a responsible and challenging position where I can apply my financial expertise, management experience, and analytical skills to contribute meaningfully to organizational growth, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.

Financial discipline and transparency

Strategic enabler mindset

Continuous improvement focus

Core Competencies

Finance & Accounting

Financial Analysis & Reporting
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash Flow Management
Payroll Administration
Cost & Expense Control

Audit & Compliance

Internal & External Audit Coordination
Income Tax Handling (Cooperate Tax)
VAT Compliance
Stock Control & Verification
Accounting Schedules for Final Accounts

Operations & Management

KPI Monitoring & Performance Review
Financial Controls & Process Improvement
Administrative Management
Credit Control & Debtor Management
Decision-Support Reporting

Technical Skills & Tools

QuickBooks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word PowerPoint Financial Analysis Audit Documentation Tally Accounting

Professional Experience

Finance & Reporting Role

MOSHI RESTAURANT L.L.C

Dubai, UAE

2023 - Present

Handled operational finance and performance reporting for restaurant operations.

Prepared outlet-wise expense base sheets
Delivered month-end management reports
Developed sales and expense forecasts
Prepared purchase ratio analysis reports
Managed online platform billing and VAT
Produced sales price increase analysis

Assistant Manager – Audit

GMS Associates – Chartered Accountants

2021 - 2023

Provided audit and taxation support to a portfolio of clients.

Reviewed audit working papers and financial statements
Organized and supervised stock takes
Handled Income Tax-related work
Conducted client visits and audit planning

Finance & Administration Manager

Tropical International / Euro Substrates / DP Leisure

2003 - 2021

Led finance and administration operations for multiple organizations across manufacturing and hospitality sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare outlet-wise expense base sheets and maintain accurate financial records
Produce month-end management reports (Area-wise Sales, Monday Madness, Delivery Reports)
Manage Profit & Loss statements (Budget vs Actual) for performance tracking
Develop sales, expense, and cash flow forecasts to support business planning
Prepare and analyze purchase ratio reports to control costs
Track outlet-wise daily sales cash and reconcile discrepancies
Maintain and post bank entries and ensure financial accuracy
Handle online platform billing, including commissions, VAT, and additional charges
Monitor and analyze sales discounts and pricing impact
Design and maintain management dashboards for decision-making
Verify and prepare salary processing data and payroll files
Prepare sales price increase reports and margin impact analysis
Analyze aggregate sales and margin breakdowns
Prepare sales and expense budgets, including outlet-wise salary budgets
Conduct annual payroll reviews and outlet-wise fact sheet preparation
Support business intelligence initiatives, including dashboard software implementation (Base 44 BI Hub)

Key Achievements:

Successfully delivered comprehensive monthly operational and financial reports to senior management, enabling data-driven decisions
Improved budget control and cost visibility through detailed P&L and expense tracking
Enhanced cash flow forecasting accuracy, supporting smoother financial operations
Streamlined outlet-wise sales and salary budgeting, improving financial planning efficiency
Strengthened pricing and margin analysis, supporting informed price increase decisions
Implemented and maintained interactive dashboards, increasing management visibility into sales, expenses, and performance KPIs
Contributed to the development of a centralized Business Intelligence Hub, improving reporting efficiency and data accessibility
Ensured accurate payroll processing and reviews, reducing errors and compliance risks

Earlier Career Highlights

Sales Executive

A & S Food Products (2001-2003)

Managed sales targets, credit evaluations, and analytical backend reports

Accounts Assistant

Ceylon Tea Plantation (1996-2001)

Handled AP/AR, payroll, QuickBooks, and export documentation

Key Achievements

Budgeting Models

Designed and maintained budgeting and forecasting models for manufacturing and hospitality

Expense Control

Implemented expense control and cash-flow monitoring frameworks

Audit Readiness

Improved audit readiness and compliance accuracy across organizations

Management Dashboards

Delivered management dashboards and analytical reports for strategic decisions

Restaurant Analytics

Supported pricing, cost optimization, and profitability analysis in restaurant operations

Financial Controls

Strengthened financial controls and policies across business units

Education & Qualifications

Certificate in Accounting & Business (CIM)

Ceylinco Institute of Management

• Financial Accounting
• Business Mathematics
• Management & Business Studies

Certificate in Accounting

Technical Education Institute

• Accounting Bookkeeping
• Payroll Management

Computer Diploma

Professional Certification

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office Suite

GCE Advanced Level (1995)

Secondary Education

• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Economics

Get In Touch

Feel free to reach out for opportunities or collaboration

Email

hirandinesh@gmail.com

Phone

+971 55 540 5649

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 12.11.1976

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Visa Status: Company Visa

Professional Vision

To become a knowledgeable, reliable, and value-driven finance professional who contributes positively to organizations and future generations through expertise, integrity, and leadership.

Leadership & Work Ethic

I believe in financial discipline, transparency, and continuous improvement. I work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure finance functions act as a strategic enabler, not just a reporting unit. My approach emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and value creation.

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