Shazla Akram
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Senior Accountant at i4books
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Senior AccountantibooksApr 2026 - Current (5 months)- Managing a portfolio of Australian clients, overseeing end-to-end accounting and bookkeeping engagements using Xero across diverse industries. - Leading month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and preparation of accurate financial reports. - Overseeing bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring general ledger integrity and resolving complex discrepancies. - Reviewing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes to improve accuracy, controls, and financial data quality. - Supervising Australian payroll processing, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, superannuation obligations, and statutory requirements. - Supporting BAS and IAS preparation and re- Senior AccountantDijital TeamApr 2026 - Current (5 months)
- Finance LeadThis IsDec 2025 - May 2026 (6 months)- Led the finance team overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close for the U.S. and Australian entities of the organization. - Owned the end-to-end finance function, including general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, bookkeeping, and preparation of accurate financial statements and management reports. - Partnered with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cash flow management, and strategic financial analysis to support key business decisions. - Directed Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and treasury operations, ensuring timely processing and effective working capital management across both countries. - Managed tax compliance and sta
- Trainer & Processor - Bookkeeping (F&A)Accario GlobalMar 2023 - Feb 2026 (3 years)Trainer – Bookkeeping (AU, NZ & UK Clients) -Delivering technical training sessions to both new and existing staff on bookkeeping practices aligned with Australian, New Zealand, and UK standards & the accounting softwares & tools. -Monitoring and supporting staff during their learning curve to ensure smooth onboarding and performance consistency. -Conducting regular refresher training sessions to maintain quality and compliance across teams. -Keeping staff updated on changes in client specifications, regulatory updates, and industry standards. -Maintaining and reviewing training logs and documentation to support audit and tracking needs. Processor – Bookkeeping -Managing end-to-end bookkeeping processes including Accounts Payable, Ac
- Advanced Level Accounting Tutor | National & International SchoolsSelfemployedDec 2020 - Feb 2026 (5 years 3 months)Delivered tailored tutoring for Sri Lankan A/L Accounting, adapting lessons to suit both international and national school curriculam. Simplified core accounting concepts using practical examples, making complex topics accessible and engaging. Designed personalized learning plans based on each student's strengths, challenges, and academic goals. Created a supportive learning environment that encouraged questions, boosted confidence, and clarified misunderstandings. Focused on exam success through structured revision, exam strategy coaching, and consistent performance tracking.
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- Postgraduate Degree, Accounting and FinanceQualifi LtdSep 2025 - Apr 2026 (8 months)
- PCMSri Lanka Institute of MarketingSLIM
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri LankaInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
- Accounting and FinanceAAT Sri LankaPassed Finalist - AATSL
- Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and ManagementCardiff Metropolitan University