An enthusiastic, dedicated student with strong interpersonal and communication skills backed with relevant experience in the administrative sector to support my skills. I am a quick learner confident in tackling new tasks , a passionate team player and an excellent problem solver with both technical and practical skills.
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE — UNDERGRADUTE (2016-PRESENT) • Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Accounting and Economics - Second year student with a WAM of 77.25 • Student ID 805247 • Expected date of completion - December 2018 LADIES COLLEGE; COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — EDEXCEL A’LEVELS 2015 Grades achieved: 3 As, the subjects being Economics, Core Mathematics and Statistics & Accounting SIRIMAVO BANADARANAIKE,COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — GCE O’LEVELS 2012 Grades achieved: 8 A’s , the subjects being; Sinhala language and literature, English language and literature, Mathematics, Science, History, Health and physical education, Business studies and Accounting & Buddhism
EXPERIENCE ASSURANCE INTERN, ERSNT & YOUNG; COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — 2016-2017 Completed a 3 month summer internship in the Audit and Assurance division. During this period I gained skills on related to carrying out various audit procedures in for- profit entities as well as NGO’s which involved heavy use of Microsoft Excel. I assisted secretary visits, prepared audit reports and carried out cash and stock counts.
INTERN, SONICEXPO (PVT)LTD; COLOMBO, SRILANKA — 2015 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER Completed a 3 months internship at Sonic Expo which specialises in the large scale production of dried coconut related products. During my employment period I was actively involved in the process of developing a new machine to improve the efficiency of production and learnt relevant administrative procedures relevant to manufacturing and operating activities. I developed skills on facing unexpected challenges during this time period as manufacturing operational issues that occurred were often unforeseen and needed the ability to think on your feet to progress to the next step. VOLUNTEER RETAIL ASSISTANT - RED CROSS Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne - 2017 September - Present Where I handle the opening and closing of the cash register, maintain thorough knowledge of the merchandise and assist customers while contributing to a good cause. SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS • Microsoft office - (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) - Advanced • MYOB Accounting software - Intermediate • Technical writing
LANGUAGES • Sinhalese - Native • English - Fluent with an IELTS score of 8.5/9 over all • Tamil - Intermediate
VOLUNTEER AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • 1st place in Creative writing Sirimavo, 2012 Bandaranaike Vidyalaya • Best speaker in the inter-house debating tournament 2012, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya. • High Academic Performance award for years 2007-2012, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya • Inter house athlete in high-jump, long jump and 100m hurdle events in year 2007-2011, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya • Was an active member in the Global Friends Society, Arts Society, and Debating Society in Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya • Won year prize for English Literature in 2011 and 2012, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya • Member of 1st runners up team representing Ladies’ College in the Marketing Rocks Campaign by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, 2014. • Beginner guitar player, painter and book lover. •