Nethmi Perera
Ethul Kotte
Summary
Highly motivated, goal-driven professional with 4.5+ years of work experience in external auditing. CA Passed Finalist and B.Sc. Finance (Special). Results-oriented achiever with a passion for excellence, thriving in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Audit and Assurance
ERNST & YOUNG
10.2024 - Current
- Examined adherence to laws and regulations through comprehensive audits
- Developed audit programs to assess the effectiveness of processes within the organization.
- Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles through data review
- Identified areas of potential risk and provided recommendations for corrective action plans.
- Directed audit team for timely project execution
Assistant Manager - Audit and Assurance
ERNST & YOUNG
Colombo
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed several external audit teams concurrently within Assurance Services
- Perform preliminary activities of audit engagements, including risk assessment, audit planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and initial correspondences with clients (Public Listed Entities and subsidiaries).
- Engage in group auditing and review of annual reports of public listed conglomerates in Sri Lanka.
- Review working papers to verify adequate audit evidence gathered and propose further procedures to mitigate risk.
- Collaborated with responsible audit clients to clarify significant findings.
- Manage interactions between audit partners and client governance representatives at key phases.
- Directly collaborate with various internal expert teams of the firm to obtain expert services for audit engagements.
- Directed and mentored team members to enhance their expertise.
- Issue audited financial statements and other deliverables (management letter, Report of audit results to audit committee) on agreed deadlines.
Supervisor - Audit and assurance
ERNST & YOUNG (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
Colombo
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Reviewed accounting records, including journal entries and general ledgers, to ensure accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to auditors regarding technical issues encountered during the course of their work.
- Identified potential areas of risk or non-compliance with regulations and standards.
- Coordinated resource allocation for audit plan implementation
Senior Accountant - Audit and assurance
ERNST & YOUNG (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
Colombo
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted risk assessments identifying non-compliance areas with laws and regulations.
- Reviewed accounting records for irregularities
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and completeness in accordance with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards.
- Assisted in training junior auditors on best practices related to auditing techniques.
Senior Associate - Audit and assurance
ERNST & YOUNG (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
Colombo
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed tests of internal controls to assess the adequacy of existing systems and processes.
- Prepared detailed workpapers documenting all audit evidence obtained during the course of an engagement.
- Ensured that all statutory requirements were met while performing audits.
Associate - Audit and assurance
ERNST & YOUNG (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
Colombo
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Reviewed audit procedures and responded to manager and partner queries.
- Assisted in finalization of audit engagements, including the issue of audited financial statements and management letter.
- Reviewed the financial statements for accuracy and compliance with IFRS, industry-specific compliance guidelines.
- Performed control tests and substantive audit procedures to gather sufficient audit evidence and maintained documentation.
- Managed discussions with client to understand process flow, system study, identified significant control points, and documentation.
Education
Passed Finalist - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Finance (Special)
UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA
01.2023
G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination - Commerce stream
VISAKHA VIDYALAYA
08-2017
G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination -
SAMUDRA DEVI BALIKA VIDYALAYA
12-2014
Skills
- External audit
- Data analytics
- Financial analysis
- Project Management
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Team player
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Accountability
- Problem-solving
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strategic Thinking
- Staff Development
- Audit management
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Manager - Audit and Assurance
ERNST & YOUNG
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager - Audit and Assurance
ERNST & YOUNG
10.2023 - 09.2024
Supervisor - Audit and assurance
ERNST & YOUNG (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
10.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Accountant - Audit and assurance
ERNST & YOUNG (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
10.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Associate - Audit and assurance
ERNST & YOUNG (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
01.2021 - 10.2021
Associate - Audit and assurance
ERNST & YOUNG (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
10.2017 - 10.2018
Passed Finalist - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Bachelor of Science - Finance (Special)
UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA
G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination - Commerce stream
VISAKHA VIDYALAYA
G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination -
SAMUDRA DEVI BALIKA VIDYALAYA
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