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Kalani Perera

Kalani Perera

Colombo,Sri Lanka

Summary

I am a motivated, analytical and result driven finance professional with over 8 years overall experience in the field, currently acting as an Associate Director of KPMG Sri Lanka in the Department of Professional Practice handling the IFRS 17 implementation and audit review engagements. I have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving skills. I was constantly rated as an outstanding performer over the past 7 years and has reached the current position within a short duration due to the exceptional performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Associate Director

KPMG - DPP
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2023 - Current


  • Took the initiative and the leadership to set up the local team to handle IFRS 17 engagements.
  • Currently I lead a team of 12 personnel specialized in insurance industry serving IFRS 17 requirements in terms of implementation, audit review and accounting in Sri Lanka, Maldives, KSA and Kuwait.
  • I have been able to implement innovative measures in order to fulfill the resource requirements in serving the clients such as help desk services with KPMG Singapore.

Senior Manager

KPMG - DPP/External Audit
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Led audit engagements in a variety of industries including insurance, manufacturing, trading, hospitality for a number of listed and private entities.
  • Trained and mentored a team of around 70 staff members in terms of technical knowledge, firm policies, audit methodology, audit quality etc. to ensure a quality service to the clients.
  • Suggested actionable promotions and business improvements to increase revenue and improve patron experiences.
  • Coordinated employee schedules to facilitate adequate shift coverage and task completion.
  • Took the initiative within the firm to gain knowledge and experience in terms of IFRS 17 - Insurance contracts in order to set up a local business line to provide IFRS 17 specialized services.

Assistant Manager/Manager

KPMG
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2019 - 07.2022
  • Handled a portfolio of audit engagements comprised of listed and private entities in a variety of industries.
  • Motivated management and staff teams to consistently deliver high quality, customer-focused service.
  • Prepared the engagement resource plans for the upcoming audit cycles to utilize the resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Acted as a facilitator for the technical and non-technical training courses organized by the firm.
  • Evaluated staff performance, implementing training and development programmes to maintain exceptional service levels.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired high-performing individuals, developing passionate, dedicated teams.

Trainee Associate, Supervisor, Project Manager

KPMG
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2015 - 02.2019
  • Acted as a team member of the audit engagement teams gaining experience on application of technical knowledge and the audit methodology.
  • As a supervisor, led the engagement teams to achieve the objectives of an engagement to the satisfaction of the reporting managers and the partner.
  • As a project manager, handled a number of projects simultaneously while leading the teams to achieve engagement objectives on a timely manner to the satisfaction of the reporting managers and the partner

Education

ACA (Chartered Accountant) - Accountancy

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

B.Sc - Accountancy Special

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Sri Lanka

Skills


  • Professional coaching
  • Strategic planning
  • Policy implementation
  • Excels in team leadership
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Detail-orientated
  • Energetic
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • People-oriented

Affiliations

  • Merit order and subject prizes at Chartered Accountancy CAB II Level
  • Merit order and subject prizes at AAT All 3 stages Member of the team that placed first in the AFMA debate competition 2014, organized by the Department of Accounting, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Junior prefect, Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya (2006 – 2007)

Languages

English
Fluent
Sinhalese
Native

Timeline

Associate Director

KPMG - DPP
07.2023 - Current

Senior Manager

KPMG - DPP/External Audit
01.2023 - 07.2023

Assistant Manager/Manager

KPMG
02.2019 - 07.2022

Trainee Associate, Supervisor, Project Manager

KPMG
02.2015 - 02.2019

ACA (Chartered Accountant) - Accountancy

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

B.Sc - Accountancy Special

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

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