Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), Colombo, 2016 - 2017

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2006 - 2010

Bachelor of Science in Finance (Special) Degree

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), - 2010

Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura,

Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka - 2015

Certificate in Fixed Income Securities

ADI Capital, Sri Lanka - 2016

Certificate in Islamic Banking & Finance

Rens Global Learning

Certificate in Advanced Business Writing

NAC Computer Institute

Diploma in Computer Studies

Yaden International (Pvt) Ltd. Sri Lanka 2023 - Present

Group Chief Financial Controller

Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury operations across diversified group companies. Drive financial strategy development to improve EBITDA, profitability, liquidity, and operational performance. Develop funding optimization strategies in collaboration with banking and financial institutions. Manage capital restructuring initiatives and improve investment returns. Oversee corporate governance, compliance, financial controls, and policy implementation. Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and strategic financial plans in collaboration with department heads. Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and support strategic decision-making. Provide financial guidance and analytical support to senior management on strategic initiatives and business expansion plans. Strengthen financial reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance frameworks. Monitor key financial indicators and support sustainable business growth initiatives.

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka 2019 - 2023

Head of Treasury

Managed overall treasury operations including liquidity management, borrowing strategies, and investment portfolio optimization. Led short-term and long-term funding strategies while minimizing overall cost of funds. Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, income analysis, and financial performance management. Managed financial risk exposures including interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk. Coordinated with foreign lenders and implemented currency hedging strategies to minimize exchange rate exposure. Evaluated funding structures and implemented treasury optimization strategies to improve profitability. Presented treasury performance, liquidity reports, and market analysis to the Board of Directors and ALCO Committee. Prepared regulatory and compliance reports for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Board of Directors, and foreign lenders. Developed treasury policies, operational controls, and reporting procedures. Built and maintained strong relationships with bankers, institutional investors, primary dealers, and foreign lenders. Conducted weekly treasury committee reporting and daily liquidity monitoring. Supported internal and external audit processes while ensuring treasury compliance standards.

NDB Wealth Management Ltd. Colombo, Sri Lanka 2015 - 2018

Coordinated with foreign lenders and implemented currency hedging strategies to minimize exchange rate exposure. • Evaluated funding structures and implemented treasury optimization strategies to improve profitability. • Presented treasury performance, liquidity reports, and market analysis to the Board of Directors and ALCO Committee. • Prepared regulatory and compliance reports for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Board of Directors, and foreign lenders. • Developed treasury policies, operational controls, and reporting procedures. • Built and maintained strong relationships with bankers, institutional investors, primary dealers, and foreign lenders. • Conducted weekly treasury committee reporting and daily liquidity monitoring. • Supported internal and external audit processes while ensuring treasury compliance standards.

Supervised investment operations, trade execution, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting activities. Monitored unit trust and mutual fund operations including valuations, registry operations, and fund reporting. Strengthened governance frameworks and reviewed operational controls to ensure compliance effectiveness. Coordinated with internal and external auditors and finalized company and fund accounts within deadlines. Ensured operational compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and industry standards. Conducted staff performance evaluations and supported employee development initiatives. Managed relationships with custodians, trustees, bankers, and external stakeholders.

Executive / Junior Executive 2010 - 2014

Executive / Junior Executive

Prepared management information system (MIS) reports and customized client reporting solutions. Performed daily valuations for unit-linked funds and unit trust funds. Recorded equity and fixed-income transactions while maintaining accurate system records. Maintained market databases for internal and external reporting purposes. Calculated management and performance fees for investment portfolios. Conducted reconciliations with custodians and banking institutions to ensure transaction accuracy and completeness. Supported compliance reporting and operational monitoring activities.