This document is a resume for Nisala Rukshan Soyza. It summarizes her professional experience in finance and accounting roles in the hospitality industry in the UAE since 2011. Her most recent role is as a Cost Controller at Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah - A Ritz Carlton Partner Hotel. She has extensive experience in accounts payable, purchasing, cost control, and inventory management. Her objective is to obtain a position utilizing her financial, organizational, and people skills in finance and accounting or hospitality.

1. Nisala Rukshan Soyza
+971-501489935
nisala02@gmail.com
OBJECTIVES
Seeking a position in Finance & Accounting and Hospitality industry that enables me to utilize
my strong financial Skills, Organizational skills, People Skills and maximize my educational
capability.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 Has established a strong experience in the hospitality industry in various positions.
 Currently designated as a Cost controller in Al Wadi Dessert Ras Al Khaimah – A Ritz
Carlton partner Hotel, Handling 2 properties in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
 Well verse in the business language
 Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
PERSONAL STRENGTH
 A team player
 Flexible and adaptable attitude to change in roles, multi-tasking and responsibilities
 Quick learning ability
 Friendly, open personality combined with the ability to listen, think and act with a clear
strategy
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Birch Street
 Sun Financial (5.4.1)
 Opera (5.0.04.02/10)
 Q&A Vision
 Fidelio Materials Control ( Inventory Management System)
 Accpac (5.2A)
 MS Office Packages.
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2. EXPERIENCE
Cost Controller – AL Wadi Desert,Ras Al Khaimah- A Ritz Carlton Partner Hotel
(December 2016 to Present)
Cost Controller - Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts-UAE (August 2015 to December
2016)
 To ensure that all purchase requests, other than inventory items, are approved by the
General Manager and Financial Controller.
 To check that, wherever possible, three quotations have been obtained for each item.
 To ensure that Purchasing obtain up-to-date and accurate quotations.
 To ensure that accurate par levels are established and ordering is done in
accordance with the set par.
 To ensure that alterations are not made to the purchase orders unless approved.
 To be involved in formal negotiations for annual or large contracts involving
inventory items, such as pouring brands, mini bar items, general supplies, etc
 To ensure that all goods are channeled to the Receiving Department.
 To ensure that all invoices are stamped and signed by the Material Associate. All direct
purchased items should also be signed by the outlet manager.
 Spot check to ensure that goods are received as per specifications.
 That the Material Associate does not receive goods without purchase order or purchase
order or purchase list.
 That the Material Associate only holds files for current purchase orders and
purchase list for goods not yet received.
 That the commissary chef is called to check on quality of goods received, e.g., herbs and
fresh meat.
 That correct inventory items and quantity are received in the computer to be correct
stockroom.
 That the correct receiving procedure and cut-off time are followed during month-end
stocktaking.
 That goods are issued and received at the correct unit of measure.
 That goods are issued in the computer, with the correct unit and to correct stockroom.
 That all stocks are rotated on a true FIFO basis in the commissary stores
 That all conversion recipes are checked regularly for their accuracy.
 That key procedures are followed, and that the commissary stores are secured and
controlled.
 That all outlet recipes are accurate and portion sizes consistent.
 Do the random check at all outlets and make the variance report and follow up as per the
policies and procedures.
 That all menu items have a recipe and that they are linked to the corresponding inventory
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3. items.
 To audit monthly stock take and prepare stock reconciliation for all stockrooms.
 To prepare Flash food and beverage actual/potential cost report.
 To ensure that all monthly inventories purchased, are in balance with the accounts
payable.
 To prepare month-end cost audit report, which is includes reconciliation of all stockrooms.
 To ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed.
 Ensuring team’s punctuality for reporting to the start of shift and punctuality in meeting
deadline on tasks/ reports given
Jr.Accountant – Operational - Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts-UAE (October 2014 to
August 2015)
 Develop working knowledge of all Finance Division positions as they relate to the overall
workflow of the Finance Division reporting system.
 Possess in-depth knowledge of all revenue centre procedures.
 Be knowledgeable in staff planning and compilation of work schedules to ensure that reports
are prepared accurately and on time.
 Work in closely with Income Audit, Receiving officer & Cost Audit and ensure the jobs are
done effectively.
 Work closely with Assistant Financial Controller in preparing the Annual Budget information
and monthly Forecast Reports.
 Actively plan and participate in the preparation of Daily Sales & Corporate Report and
monthly Cost auditor’s Report.
 Prepare special reports for the Financial Controller/Assistant Financial Controller as desired.
 Cooperate with the Internal and External Auditors in completing schedules and supporting
documents so their jobs can be completed expeditiously. Assist in implementing
recommendations for improvement of internal control.
 Responsible for the construction/fixed asset accounting and coordinate closely with the
Project Coordinator on matters relating to Hotel upgrading and construction accounting. This
also applies to special projects.
 Supervise the inventory control staff and ensure proper records are kept for Fixed Assets
Register and that transactions are updated posted on a regular basis.
 Actively assisting the compilation of the hotel’s annual business plan.
 Maintain accurate records of all prepaid expenses, accrual and deferred income.
 Champion in FMC and familiar himself to any enhancement/upgrade and or training all the
sub-ordinate who has an access to FMC.
Accounts Payable Officer in Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts-UAE (June-2013 to
September 2014)
 Obtain, date-stamp and file copies of all documents which support authorized purchases
(PR’s, PO’s, Delivery Notes, signed Receiving Tickets, etc.) for future matching to
invoices.
 Compare details of quantities, unit costs, etc., on regular purchase orders to those on
authorized purchase request.
 Spot-check periodically internal purchase orders for food and beverage items against their
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4. appropriate market lists.
 Audit price and quantity variances as per daily Receiving Variance Report.
 Process daily invoices; that is, to match them to their supporting authorizations and
receiving records.
 Check the accuracy of account allocations.
 Batch invoices, to post them and to distribute them to Heads of Department for their
approval.
 Determine all payments due and to submit the disbursement schedule to the
Financial Controller / Assistant Financial Controller for approval prior to the actual
preparation of cheques.
 Prepare payments and submit them, with their supports attached, for final approval and
signatures.
 Reconcile supplier account, intercompany account, accrual accounts, business advance to
employee, advance to suppler, advance to supplier upgrade and other AP related balance
sheet accounts on monthly basis.
Prepare monthly accruals for goods and services received, but not invoiced before month
end
Reconcile AP aging with balance sheet on monthly basis.
 Follow up, record and process the payment for direct invoices, related to utilities,
telephone, rental etc. on monthly basis.
 Review the uncollected expired cheques over 6 month and propose for void of the cheque
and reversal of the payment.
 Review the AP aging for any unclaimed invoices and take necessary action.
Purchasing Officer in Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts -UAE (June 2011 - May 2013).
 Assist in directing and supervising the Purchasing Department and ensure that
departmental goals and objectives are met. The Purchasing function must be centralized
in the Purchasing Department.
 Handle routine Purchasing functions and ensure that goods and services are ordered as
specified and that they are procured at the right price, quality and made available or
delivered to the hotel at the specified delivery dates.
 Help plan, evaluate and formulate procedures in maintaining par stock levels of food and
beverage items, operating equipment (big four) and the recurring guest and operating
supplies for the Hotel. He/she should be able to negotiate excellent pricing and terms with
the vendors/suppliers of these high ticket/volume items.
 Assist in negotiating with representatives of suppliers for key items of product lines and
determine that quality and prices of merchandise are competitive, in consultation with the
Purchasing Manager and various Department Heads.
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5.  Assist in providing high level of technical assistance to each Department and work closely
with the Department Heads, Executive Chef and Executive Housekeeper in surveying the
market for quality and best prices. Keep Purchasing Manger updated with development s
and progress at all times.
 Keep in close touch with key purveyors and obtain up-to-date information, especially on
new products, technology and availability of products.
 Assist in planning and ensuring that the inventory turnover and objectives are met, in
close coordination with the F&B Cost Controller or Operations Analyst.
 Assist in obtaining market trends information or data for various goods and services being
used in the hotel. Maintain and update price charts of all Food and Beverage items and
provide information to user departments. Purchase record cards are used to keep track of
pricing trends.
 Assist in the expeditious processing of purchase requisitions received from the various
departments and in obtaining pricing and quotes from vendors/suppliers. Have the
purchase request approved by the Purchasing Manager before these are submitted to the
Director of Finance and Managing Director prior to issuance of Purchase Order.
 Purchase orders are pre-numbered and issuance is controlled. These are prepared only
on the basis of properly approved purchase requisitions. A Purchase order is required for
all non-food and beverage items (except small items purchased form petty cash).
 Perform the job of the Purchasing Manager during his leave or absence. Attend
departmental meetings on his behalf.
 Competitive quotations are received and retained on file from vendors on all food, meat,
vegetable purchases and beverage purchases. Competitive quotations are received
directly from vendors and purveyors by the Purchasing Manager or Assistant Purchasing
Manager.
 Update records of all suppliers and their products. Update the suppliers listing at least
once a year. This includes suppliers name, address, contact person, telephone or fax
number and key or major product lines being supplied to the hotel.
 Handle the Petty Cash Float for emergency purchases. Ensure that documentation is
complete when submitting petty cash reimbursements.. Have petty cash vouchers
approved by the Purchasing Manager prior to submission to Director of Finance.
 Assist in the cross training of Purchasing staff on various Purchasing function to insure
they are capable of running the department when the manager is on leave or is not
available.
 Issue a monthly status report of long-outstanding Purchase Orders and advice Director of
Finance of Purchase orders that have been cancelled during the month.
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6.  Perform special jobs and projects that may be assigned by the Purchasing Manager or
Director of Finance from time to time. Perform other related duties appropriate to status
from time to time.
Storekeeper at Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts-/ Al Hamra Golf club-UAE (Oct -2009
-June 2011)/Pre opening
 Prepare list of slow moving items on a monthly basis and bring to the attention of the
Purchasing Manager. Implement measures to reduce or avoid spoilage or breakage of
stocks or items through proper handling and issuing goods that are close to expiry date.
 Liaise closely with the Cost Control and other finance staff in the quarterly stock take of
operating equipment in the storeroom as well as various outlets and floors
 Maintain proper inventory control on hotel items and operating supplies
 Identify inventory costs methodology - standard, LIFO, FIFO, or average and implement
them where necessary or applicable. Ensure consistency of method for comparison of
costs.
 Ensure that storeroom key control and security procedures are in accordance with the
established systems and procedures to limit access to storerooms.
 Review all storeroom requisitions daily, conduct spot check on pricing and extensions,
thereafter, forward the duly approved and received requisitions slips to Inventory Control
Supervisor for costs and expenses allocation.
Receiving Officer/Cost Clerk/Income Auditor at Deerpak Hotels PVT (Colors of
Angsana)- Sri Lanka (July- 2004 –October 2009)
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
 A-Level ( GCE)
 Participated and certified IPH (Intensive PRE – HOD Workshop)-2016 at Phuket from
BTMA- Banyan Tree Management Academy.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Minningal Nisala Rukshan Soyza
DOB: 14/03/1983
Nationality: Srilankan
Passport Number N2382415
Languages Known: English, Sinhala
Visa status: Employment (Free zone)
References: Upon Request
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7.  Perform special jobs and projects that may be assigned by the Purchasing Manager or
Director of Finance from time to time. Perform other related duties appropriate to status
from time to time.
Storekeeper at Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts-/ Al Hamra Golf club-UAE (Oct -2009
-June 2011)/Pre opening
 Prepare list of slow moving items on a monthly basis and bring to the attention of the
Purchasing Manager. Implement measures to reduce or avoid spoilage or breakage of
stocks or items through proper handling and issuing goods that are close to expiry date.
 Liaise closely with the Cost Control and other finance staff in the quarterly stock take of
operating equipment in the storeroom as well as various outlets and floors
 Maintain proper inventory control on hotel items and operating supplies
 Identify inventory costs methodology - standard, LIFO, FIFO, or average and implement
them where necessary or applicable. Ensure consistency of method for comparison of
costs.
 Ensure that storeroom key control and security procedures are in accordance with the
established systems and procedures to limit access to storerooms.
 Review all storeroom requisitions daily, conduct spot check on pricing and extensions,
thereafter, forward the duly approved and received requisitions slips to Inventory Control
Supervisor for costs and expenses allocation.
Receiving Officer/Cost Clerk/Income Auditor at Deerpak Hotels PVT (Colors of
Angsana)- Sri Lanka (July- 2004 –October 2009)
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
 A-Level ( GCE)
 Participated and certified IPH (Intensive PRE – HOD Workshop)-2016 at Phuket from
BTMA- Banyan Tree Management Academy.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Minningal Nisala Rukshan Soyza
DOB: 14/03/1983
Nationality: Srilankan
Passport Number N2382415
Languages Known: English, Sinhala
Visa status: Employment (Free zone)
References: Upon Request
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