Ameena Anver
Fellow Chartered Accountant, ACCA, B.Sc Accountancy (Special) 1st Class
Colombo
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Department of Professional Practice
KPMG
Colombo
12.2022 - Current
- Providing technical support and guidance to engagement teams of KPMG in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan for complex accounting issues.
- Providing response to the formal consultations and Informal queries to the Engagement teams of KPMG Sri Lanka & Maldives, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- Collaborating with client service teams to address technical challenges and provide value-added insights to clients in KPMG Sri Lanka & Maldives.
- Engaging ongoing professional development to stay current with industry best practices and evolving standards.
- Educating KPMG professionals in Sri Lanka & Maldives on Accounting Standards and Amendments of IFRS/IAS.
- Coordinating South Asia Cluster Operational Activities with EMA DPP for Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
- Compiling DPP Assessment periodically.
- Drafting DPP Policies and Procedures for the South Asia Cluster
Technical Manager
CA Sri Lanka
Colombo
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Was being Secretariat of Sri Lanka Accounting Standards Committee from November 2018 to 2022.
- Was being Secretariat of Financial Reporting and Interpretation Task Force Committee of Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2022.
- Was being Secretariat of Research Committee of CA Sri Lanka in 2019.
- Was being Secretariat of Integrated Reporting Council of Sri Lanka from June 2018 to December 2019.
- Was Being CA Sri Lanka Representative of South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) - Accounting Standards Committee from 2020 to 2022.
Senior Executive
Hayleys Business Solution International
Colombo
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Coordinated Australian clients by identifying their specifications.
- Engaged with CFO, Functional managers and Transition managers to design targets, develop processes and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Provided reporting status of team activities to management periodically.
- Trained the team as and when necessary to upgrade the quality of the service
Research Analyst
Amana Group
Colombo
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Interpreted market research data, formulating reports and making recommendations based upon the research findings including industry analysis.
- Worked with the management team to identify viable market opportunities. (Ex: Share market investment, Real estate market Page 3 of 3 investment, Gold market Investment, Fixed income investment and Debenture market Investment).
- Coordinated with Banks, Financial institutes and Research institutes to update the prevailing local and international economy covering PESTAL analysis.
- Performed other tasks as required such as, collecting and analyzing data, SWOT Analysis for individual clients, preparing interview questions, maintaining accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects as necessary
Senior Finance Executive
BPO Connect
Colombo
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Engaged with functional managers and transition managers to manage the team.
- Periodically reviewed the client files to ensure the zero-error service.
- Trained the team periodically to ensure high-quality service.
- Complied with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Tax Organization for IAS and BAS.
Auditor
J& Co - Member Firm Of Russell Bedford International
Colombo
08.2010 - 11.2014
- Prepared of financial statements following Sri Lanka Accounting Standards (SLFRS/ LKAS).
- Prepared of Internal Audit Reports, Expenditure Verification Reports and Regulatory Compliance Reports.
- Drafted Management letters to strengthen the internal controls of the respective clients.
- Computed of Corporate Tax as per the Inland Revenue Act.
- Trained the staff on Accounting Standards as requested by the management.
Secretariat of AOSSG
Asian-Oceanian Standard-Setters Group (AOSSG)
11.2021 - 11.2023
Education
Fellow Member
Chartered Accountants Of Sri LankaMember of ACCA
Association Of Chartered Certified AccountantsB.Sc. Accountancy (1st Class) Special
University Of Sri JayawardanapuraSkills
Teamwork
Attention to Details
Openness to Change
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Professional Networking
Relationship Management
Deadline Management
Accomplishments
- Subject Prize Winner for Business Law & Taxation in Chartered Accountancy Intermediate Examination.
- Subject Prize Winner for Financial Reporting Framework in Chartered Accountancy Strategic I Examination.
- Subject Prize Winner for Commercial and Corporate Law in Chartered Accountancy Strategic I Examination.
- President Prize Winner for AAT Final Examination.
- Subject Prize Winner for Taxation Practice in AAT Final Examination.
- Subject Prize Winner for Audit and Assurance in AAT Final Examination.
- Was being the Secretariat of AOSSG from November 2021- November 2023.
- Was being CA Sri Lanka Representative of Asian-Oceanian Standard Setters Group (AOSSG) from 2019 to 2021.
- Was being CA Sri Lanka Representative of International Forum of Accounting Standard Setters (IFASS) from 2020 to 2023.
- Was being Secretariat of South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Accounting Standards Committee from 2021 to 2022.
Awards:
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Additional Information
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the AOSSG including scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and handling correspondence.
- Coordinated events, conferences, and meetings with host Jurisdictions including organizing venues, preparing agendas, and ensuring that necessary resources are available.
- Served as a point of contact between 28 National Standards Setters and IFRS Foundation for disseminating information, responding to inquiries, facilitating communications.
- Maintained records and documents related to the AOSSG's activities. This includes preparing reports, minutes of meetings, and other official documents.
- Facilitated collaboration among members or participants and helping to implement decisions made by the AOSSG's leadership.
Timeline
Manager of Department of Professional Practice
KPMG
12.2022 - Current
Secretariat of AOSSG
Asian-Oceanian Standard-Setters Group (AOSSG)
11.2021 - 11.2023
Technical Manager
CA Sri Lanka
11.2018 - 11.2022
Senior Executive
Hayleys Business Solution International
11.2017 - 11.2018
Research Analyst
Amana Group
11.2016 - 11.2017
Senior Finance Executive
BPO Connect
11.2014 - 11.2016
Auditor
J& Co - Member Firm Of Russell Bedford International
08.2010 - 11.2014
Fellow Member
Member of ACCA
B.Sc. Accountancy (1st Class) Special