Riyasur Rahuman
Colombo,Sri Lanka
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting systems and a deep understanding of revenue recognition. Demonstrates a strong orientation towards process improvement and possesses significant experience with accounting software. Skilled in capital budgeting, accounts reconciliation, and auditing, with a proven track record of enhancing financial operations. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational success and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Controller
Blue Haven Resort and Marina
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared annual budgets to align with corporate goals and objectives.
- Oversee cash flow, internal controls, and revenue processes to safeguard hotel assets and ensure financial integrity.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings, offering valuable financial insights.
Assistant Director of Finance
Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall
Saint James
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Liaised with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and internal audits smoothly.
- Improved business profitability through meticulous expense analysis and control.
- Implemented cost control measures for reduced operational expenses.
Finance Manager
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Led forecasting exercises to anticipate future business needs.
- Managed a team of junior finance professionals, promoting professional development.
- Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
Interim Accountant / Income Auditor
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
12.2017 - 04.2021
- Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
- Devised strategies for risk management, minimising potential losses.
- Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
- Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.
Senior Accountant
EY
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Managed a team of junior auditors for effective task delegation and mentorship.
- Assisted in the development of audit plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of areas of concern.
- Worked closely with management for timely completion of audits.
Senior Accountant
Ranwatta & Co
02.2014 - 04.2015
Education
FCMA - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance
Lincoln University College
Certified Corporate Accountant (CCA) - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Member of IPA - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Public Accountants
Associate Member of IFA - Accounting
The Institute of Financial Accountants
AAT (PF) - Accounting and Finance
AAT Sri Lanka
Skills
- Financial reporting systems expertise
- Revenue recognition understanding
- Process improvement oriented
- Experience with accounting software
- Capital budgeting
- Accounts reconciliation competency
- Auditing experience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Controller
Blue Haven Resort and Marina
01.2025 - 01.2026
Assistant Director of Finance
Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall
12.2022 - 12.2025
Finance Manager
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
04.2021 - 11.2022
Interim Accountant / Income Auditor
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
12.2017 - 04.2021
Senior Accountant
EY
11.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Accountant
Ranwatta & Co
02.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance
Lincoln University College
Certified Corporate Accountant (CCA) - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Member of IPA - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Public Accountants
Associate Member of IFA - Accounting
The Institute of Financial Accountants
AAT (PF) - Accounting and Finance
AAT Sri Lanka
FCMA - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants