Hemantha G

Financial Manager to AGM Finance

Ceylinco Life Insurance Limited • Vollzeit

Apr 2010 - Nov 2025 • 15 yrs 7 mos

Progressed through Finance Manager, Senior Manager (Finance), and ultimately Assistant General Manager – Finance, leading the company's core finance operations. Reviewed monthly and annual management financial reports, led annual budget preparation, and provided ongoing Management Information (MIS) to senior leadership. Played a key role in finance policy formulation and system improvements, and acted as a Class 'B' signatory/authorizer for financial and treasury transactions. Managed and coordinated the daily operations of the Finance team, and supervised Treasury back-office operations. Handled tax-related matters, including representation before the Inland Revenue Department and Tax Appeal Commission. Represented the Finance Department at Management, Board Committee, and Board meetings, as well as in industry-level meetings. Contributed to the preparation of the company's Annual Report and supervised the Finance department of Golden Key Hospitals Ltd from 2011 onward. Served on multiple Enterprise Risk Management committees and acted as approver for finance-related compliance matters.

Financial Accountant

Ceylinco Cancer Centre Sri Lanka • Vollzeit

Apr 2008 - May 2010 • 2 yrs 1 mo

Headed the Finance department of Ceylinco Healthcare Services Limited. Prepared monthly and annual financial statements, conducted variance analysis, and managed the company's annual budget and cash flow — primarily using MS Excel for financial modeling and reporting. Served as custodian of financial controls and worked closely with auditors and tax authorities. Seconded to Golden Key Hospitals Limited, a company managed by Ceylinco Life Insurance Ltd. (Then Ceylinco Insurance PLC (Life Division), from December 2008 to April 2010, continuing the same core responsibilities while also taking on broader strategic duties across Finance, Maintenance, Hospital Administration, HR, and Marketing. Led efforts to strengthen governance in hospital administration and financial discipline, replacing inefficient systems and procedures with improved, better-controlled processes across departments. Established a proper costing mechanism for major and minor surgeries, procedures, and tests — contributing directly to improved hospital profitability.

Finance & HR Manager (Sri Lankan Territory)

Sedo • Vollzeit

Nov 2006 - Mar 2008 • 1 yr 4 mos

Headed the Finance, HR, and IT departments for the Sri Lankan territory. Prepared monthly and annual financial statements, conducted variance analysis, and managed the company's annual budget and cash flow — primarily using MS Excel for financial modeling and reporting. Served as custodian of financial controls and worked closely with auditors and tax authorities. Also managed core HR functions including recruitment, training, and performance appraisals, and liaised with external regulatory bodies (BOI, Labour Department, company secretaries)