DEWNIE WICKRAMAGE
Colombo,11
Summary
Forward-thinking Deputy Manager with proven history of leadership, planning and problem solving. Adept collaboration with Partners and Directors to accomplish demanding objectives, motivate staff and organize resources. Communicative team leader possessing outstanding time management and documentation abilities. Ability to oversee employee performance while guiding and motivating new talent.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager, Tax & Regulatory
KPMG Sri Lanka
2023.12 - Current
- Providing tax advice on clients' business structures, plans and operations.
- Assisting clients in developing and implementing tax strategies.
- Support and manage tax audits, inquiries and reviews from the Department of Inland Revenue.
- Developing new procedures to improve efficiency of the division.
- Developing and train junior staff and encourage their continued professional development.
Assistant Manager, Tax & Regulatory
KPMG Sri Lanka
2023.01 - 2023.11
- Prepared 22 Income Tax computations and returns for corporate clients and ensured timely and accurate filing of such returns.
- Advised on matters such as the purchase and sale of businesses via tax due diligence engagements.
- Prepared reports and presentations to be presented to senior team members and clients' Board of Directors.
- Conduct research on complex tax issues, interpret tax laws, rulings and regulations.
- Prepared submissions and responses to the Department of Inland Revenue.
- Involved in preparation of the 'KPMG Budget Analysis' for the year of 2024.
- Led employee performance evaluations and provided feedback.
Analyst, Tax & Regulatory
KPMG Sri Lanka
2020.07 - 2022.12
- Prepared Income Tax computations for 28 corporate clients and 10 individuals clients.
- Filed Income Tax returns for corporates and individuals effectively and timely manner, both electronically and manually.
- Liaised with Revenue Authorities which included attending meetings on behalf of clients and lodgment of submissions.
- Assisted Partners and Directors in launching new products to the market.
- Was part of engagements with other KPMG member firms.
Associate, Tax & Regulatory
KPMG Sri Lanka
2018.06 - 2020.06
- Was part of Tax Advisory and Direct Tax compliance teams.
- Have been part of engagements with other KPMG member firms as well as prominent local companies.
- Involvement in drafting of reports, engaging in extensive research, referring to the Tax Acts, studying of case law, referring to double tax avoidance agreements, responding to follow up queries, etc.
- Monitored changes to the tax laws and adviced clients on the impact of such changes to their businesses.
- Assisted senior team members in preparation of slides for presentations.
Junior Finance Executive
Tellida Pvt Ltd
2016.10 - 2018.02
- Prepared and maintained management accounts in conjunction with UK/ International Accounting Standards
- Finalized accounts and prepared VAT returns for clients from Australia, New Zealand and the UK
- Experience in handling accounting software such as QuickBooks.
Education
MBA -
Bachelor of Science, Accounting And Finance -
Diploma, Economics -
Skills
- Decision-making capabilities
- Employee performance evaluations
- Managing multiple engagements
- Interpersonal skills
- Presentation
- Customer relations
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Customer rapport
- Orientating and training
- Team motivation
- Task Delegation
Certification
Member of ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) since May 2022
Accomplishments
ACCA Paper Prize Winner in Sri Lanka for Advanced UK Taxation in December 2017 examination (world rank 26).
Custom
Expertise in the field of taxation in industries such as finance, insurance, banking, information & technology, hotel & tourism, airline, manufacturing, agriculture, service, export, etc.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Manager, Tax & Regulatory
KPMG Sri Lanka
2023.12 - Current
Assistant Manager, Tax & Regulatory
KPMG Sri Lanka
2023.01 - 2023.11
Analyst, Tax & Regulatory
KPMG Sri Lanka
2020.07 - 2022.12
Associate, Tax & Regulatory
KPMG Sri Lanka
2018.06 - 2020.06
Junior Finance Executive
Tellida Pvt Ltd
2016.10 - 2018.02
MBA -
Bachelor of Science, Accounting And Finance -
Diploma, Economics -
Member of ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) since May 2022
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