Harshi Madushani Annasi Waththa
Internal Auditor at National Institute of Business Management (NIBM - Sri Lanka)- Claim this Profile
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buddhika hewawasam
Harshi was directly reporting to me from 2016-2018 period when I was the CEO/Director-General at Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management. She was heading the Internal Audit department with excellent professionalism and work ethics . She also managed to streamline organization functions and ensure the highest level of compliance and assurance requirement maintained by the organization . In addition to her job role , she was one of the key members of organizations strategic management team compiled the strategic business plan of the organization which resulted in progressive development of organization. I can recommend her as a professional with high capabilities of planning and excellence in her leadership ,communication and technical knowledge .
Dr. Malraj B. Kiriella (PhD)
I met Harshi while she was the Assistant Director (Internal Audit) at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, and I was a member of the audit committee as an independent board member( 2015-2018). In addition to her regular duties, she was involved in the development of risk-based audit and assurance plans. Harshi was found to be an official who performs her duties with a high sense of responsibility and commitment.
buddhika hewawasam
Harshi was directly reporting to me from 2016-2018 period when I was the CEO/Director-General at Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management. She was heading the Internal Audit department with excellent professionalism and work ethics . She also managed to streamline organization functions and ensure the highest level of compliance and assurance requirement maintained by the organization . In addition to her job role , she was one of the key members of organizations strategic management team compiled the strategic business plan of the organization which resulted in progressive development of organization. I can recommend her as a professional with high capabilities of planning and excellence in her leadership ,communication and technical knowledge .
Dr. Malraj B. Kiriella (PhD)
I met Harshi while she was the Assistant Director (Internal Audit) at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, and I was a member of the audit committee as an independent board member( 2015-2018). In addition to her regular duties, she was involved in the development of risk-based audit and assurance plans. Harshi was found to be an official who performs her duties with a high sense of responsibility and commitment.
buddhika hewawasam
Harshi was directly reporting to me from 2016-2018 period when I was the CEO/Director-General at Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management. She was heading the Internal Audit department with excellent professionalism and work ethics . She also managed to streamline organization functions and ensure the highest level of compliance and assurance requirement maintained by the organization . In addition to her job role , she was one of the key members of organizations strategic management team compiled the strategic business plan of the organization which resulted in progressive development of organization. I can recommend her as a professional with high capabilities of planning and excellence in her leadership ,communication and technical knowledge .
Dr. Malraj B. Kiriella (PhD)
I met Harshi while she was the Assistant Director (Internal Audit) at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, and I was a member of the audit committee as an independent board member( 2015-2018). In addition to her regular duties, she was involved in the development of risk-based audit and assurance plans. Harshi was found to be an official who performs her duties with a high sense of responsibility and commitment.
buddhika hewawasam
Harshi was directly reporting to me from 2016-2018 period when I was the CEO/Director-General at Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management. She was heading the Internal Audit department with excellent professionalism and work ethics . She also managed to streamline organization functions and ensure the highest level of compliance and assurance requirement maintained by the organization . In addition to her job role , she was one of the key members of organizations strategic management team compiled the strategic business plan of the organization which resulted in progressive development of organization. I can recommend her as a professional with high capabilities of planning and excellence in her leadership ,communication and technical knowledge .
Dr. Malraj B. Kiriella (PhD)
I met Harshi while she was the Assistant Director (Internal Audit) at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, and I was a member of the audit committee as an independent board member( 2015-2018). In addition to her regular duties, she was involved in the development of risk-based audit and assurance plans. Harshi was found to be an official who performs her duties with a high sense of responsibility and commitment.
Credentials
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Become a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
LinkedInAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination online course
West Virginia UniversityJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance online course
The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Risk governance: Engage the board online course
Macquarie UniversityJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Associate Member
ACCAJul, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Associate Member
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)Jan, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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National Institute of Business Management (NIBM - Sri Lanka)
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Sri Lanka
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Internal Auditor
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Sri Lanka Export Development Board
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Sri Lanka
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International Trade and Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Director Of Finance
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Jun 2019 - Dec 2021
Manage accounting operation such as cash flow management, accounts payable, general ledger, revenue recognition, staff salary/ Loan and foreign travel and training payments. Prepare and report financial information and financial statements. Manage tax matters of the company. Formulate budget of the company and carryout variance analysis. Ensure total compliance, interaction, and communication with key external stakeholders such as auditors, tax consultant, Ministry, and regulatory bodies Show less
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Senior Executive- Group Internal Audit
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2018 - 2019
Review and assessment of organization structures, operating processes, systems, policies for achievement of company objectives. Preparation of annual risk-based audit plans Identifying any potential loopholes and discrepancies in the current processes and recommending risk aversion measures and cost savings techniques Assist in developing and evolving an enterprise risk management (ERM) system to provide oversight of institutional risk and opportunity. Key Achievements: Implementation of enterprise risk management system to group and group companies Show less
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Assistant Director (Internal Audit)
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May 2015 - 2018
Designing and implementing the internal audit scope and plan, for overall activities in the institute. Completing and controlling the full audit cycle. Conducting follow up audits and reporting on the progress Assisting the management in establishing methods to improve the efficiency and quality of services. Maintain an open line of communication with management and audit committee. Coordinate meetings with stakeholders to discuss potential risks or issues, and updates on progress. Show less
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Executive-Internal Audit Department
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Dec 2013 - May 2015
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People’s Merchant Finance PLC
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Sri Lanka
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive_Internal Audit
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2013
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Accounts Executive
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Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
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Trainee Commercial Executive
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2010 - 2010
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Bank of Ceylon
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Sri Lanka
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Audit Trainee
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2009 - 2009
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Education
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UK
ACCA - Member -
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IIA-The Institute of Internal Auditors
Reading for Certified Internal Auditor part 1, Auditing -
2018 - 2020
University of Colombo
Master of Business Administration - MBA - General, Completed -
2015 - 2017
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
M.Sc in Applied Finance, Finance, General -
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UK
ACCA passed Finallist -
2014 -
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment - CISI (UK)
Associate member -
2018 -
Institute of Internal Auditors International (IIA)-
Active Member, Audit & Assurance -
2007 - 2011
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
B.SC.Accountancy (special) -
2008 - 2010
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka
Integrative Case Study -
1995 - 2006
Sirimavo Bandaranayike Vidyalaya, Colombo 07
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University of Colombo
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