Travelling
Chinthaka Senanayaka
Banking Regulator | Financial Sector Analyst
Maddegama, Kirindiwela
Summary
Dedicated bank supervisor with over 11 years at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), serving as examiner-in-charge for licensed banks, specializing in credit, and senior examiner of liquidity, capital, and operational risk management. Integral to formulating and implementing regulations on credit, liquidity, and capital frameworks in alignment with current bank supervision standards, including Basel frameworks and international accounting standards. Furthermore, committed to ensuring robust implementation through continuous on-site and off-site surveillance to uphold the long-term sustainability and regulatory compliance of the banking sector in Sri Lanka.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director
Bank Supervision Department - Central Bank of Sri Lanka
01.2013 - Current
- Lead annual on-site Statutory Examinations of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) and other licensed banks in the capacity of Examiner-in-Charge.
- Function as a senior assistant examiner, overseeing credit, liquidity, operational risks, as well as conducting assessments on earnings and capital.
- Conduct special reviews and investigations to ensure adherence with regulatory directives.
- Prepare and submit comprehensive Statutory Examination reports, along with recommendations, to the Governing Board of Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
- Contribute to development and implementation of Basel III capital and liquidity standards, as well as IFRS-based accounting and financial reporting standards for Sri Lankan banks.
- Serve as resource person for bank supervision-related training programs for both local and regional (South Asia) audiences conducted by the Center for Banking Studies and Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.
- Actively participated in central bank-level committees to address pertinent issues.
Assistant Accountant
S-Lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Overall responsibility for accounts receivable module, entailing the assessment and endorsement of new distribution agents, establishment of credit limits, and coordination with 22 distributing agents.
- Lead 5-member team tasked with crafting competitive bids for government and private tenders pertaining to the provision of pipes and fittings.
- Involve in establishing monthly debtor collection targets, overseeing overall performance, and determining performance incentives for Project Division.
Education
Fellow Member -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka 04.2005 - 2019.09
Associate Member -
Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka 03.2011 - 2017.01
Associate Member -
CPA Australia
Australia 10.2014 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Colombo, Sri Lanka 04.2006 - 2010.07
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Interests
Lecturing
Cricket
Farming
Timeline
Associate Member -
CPA Australia
10.2014 - 2015.12
Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director
Bank Supervision Department - Central Bank of Sri Lanka
01.2013 - Current
Assistant Accountant
S-Lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
11.2011 - 12.2012
Associate Member -
Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
03.2011 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
04.2006 - 2010.07
Fellow Member -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
04.2005 - 2019.09
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