Experience

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  BDO in Sri Lanka & Maldives

  • Sri Lanka

  • Tax Manager

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • Sri Lanka

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  MAS Holdings

  • Sri Lanka

  • Group Tax Executive

    • May 2021 - Nov 2023
    • Sri Lanka

    • Responsible for the smooth functioning of the overall Tax function (Direct and Indirect taxes) of the Group Companies.• Providing timely advice to the SBUs on tax changes and implications on business transactions.• Guide and follow up the tax payments and other tax compliance requirements.• Representing the Group entities at the Inland Revenue Department for Assessments related matters. Supporting the Group entities in providing information for Tax Audits conducted by the IRD.• Liaising and coordinating with the Group entities to obtain Groupwide tax savings.

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  PwC Sri Lanka

  • Senior Associate

    • Mar 2019 - May 2021

    Tax Compliance• Assisting in Tax Planning activities of a diversified portfolio of companies both local and foreign. • Acting as the central point of contact for the clients for government authorities including Inland Revenue Department, Central Bank and Labor Department. • Reviewing Income Tax Computations for a diversified portfolio and providing timely advise on changes to the laws and regulations to be facilitated to the computations. • Preparing Individual tax computations and assisting in filing of the returns. • Advising the clientele on both local and foreign taxes and transfer pricing issues including Income tax, VAT, NBT, ESC and PAYE/APIT. Tax Advisory• Experienced in providing tax advisory services customized to each scenario in various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, tourism, service sector etc.Due Diligences• Preparation of reports and presentations including the findings and implications of tax treatments undertaken by the respective companies. Evaluating the outcomes of the tax treatments in quantifiable termsPayroll Services• Carrying out outsourced payroll assignments on behalf of the clients and attending for other employment related matters with regulatory authorities. Other• Carrying out other administrative work including invoicing, debtors follow-up.• Preparation of Bank Reconciliations and performing other accounting functions.• One-off assignments with foreign clients (European Union) • Attending kick off meetings with new clients. Preparation of Risk Management documentation and drafting agreements to be signed with the clients prior to providing services. • Conducting team meetings, knowledge sharing sessions and presentations to update the team.

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  PwC Sri Lanka

  • Sri Lanka

  • Tax Associate

    • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
    • Sri Lanka

    Tax Compliance• Assisting in Tax Planning activities of a diversified portfolio of companies both local and foreign. • Acting as the central point of contact for the clients for government authorities including Inland Revenue Department, Central Bank and Labor Department. • Reviewing Income Tax Computations for a diversified portfolio and providing timely advise on changes to the laws and regulations to be facilitated to the computations. • Preparing Individual tax computations and assisting in filing of the returns. • Advising the clientele on both local and foreign taxes and transfer pricing issues including Income tax, VAT, NBT, ESC and PAYE/APIT. Payroll Services• Carrying out outsourced payroll assignments on behalf of the clients and attending for other employment related matters with regulatory authorities. Tax Administration Activities• Advising clients on RAMIS related issues. Representing clients at the IRD with regard to submitting objections and appeals and obtaining tax type registrations. Attending for interviews with the IRD on behalf of clients.• Liaising with the International Branch of the IRD with regard to obtaining Tax Clearances for service fees and fund transfers on behalf of the clients. • Assisting in obtaining tax identification number (TIN) on behalf of the individual clients.