W.D. Lalith Siriwardena
ON
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Senior Finance Manager and Management Consultant with over 14 years of international experience in financial management, accounting, business administration, and leadership across diverse industries. Proven expertise in driving business growth, profit maximization, financial control, and team management. Skilled in formulating strategic plans, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Finance Manager / Management Consultant
CNL Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.
05.2017 - 07.2024
- Reported to the Managing Director and formulated policies for strategic planning
- Led business development initiatives and executed strategic plans for organizational growth
- Managed overall operations, human resources, and financial resources of the organization
- Delivered financial reports, supervised audits, and ensured regulatory compliance
- Finalized financial statements, cash flow management, and budgeting processes
- Guided and supervised the finance team, providing advisory services to clients.
Senior Manager – Finance & Administration
SAFA Telecom (SAFA ITC Gen. Trdg. LLC)
05.2005 - 11.2012
- Reported to the Managing Director/CEO, overseeing finance and administration operations
- Managed a team of eight employees, handling performance evaluations and task delegation
- Streamlined financial control processes and ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Prepared financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and managed treasury functions
- Finalized annual audits and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Conducted weekly meetings to review financial performance and operational efficiency.
Senior Financial Accountant
Emirates Neon Co. LLC
12.2002 - 01.2005
- Managed the financial accounting processes for a pioneer in indoor/outdoor advertising media
- Supervised the preparation of financial reports and conducted year-end audits
- Handled ledger postings, reconciliations, and financial analysis for management reports.
Financial Accountant
Rajab & Tayeb Trading & Ind. Co.
01.1999 - 02.2002
- Managed the financial accounting functions for a construction and trading company
- Ensured accuracy in accounting records and compliance with financial regulations.
Education
MBA in Finance (Merit Class) -
Staffordshire University
B.Sc. (Hons) in Accounting & Finance (Second Class Upper) -
Plymouth University
Ph.D. in Finance (Candidate) -
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Colombo, Sri Lanka09.2024
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Financial Management
- Internal Financial Control & Profit Maximization
- Business Development & Diversification
- HR Management & Team Building
- Audit & Finalization of Accounts
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
- Stakeholder Relationship & Board Collaboration
- Compliance, Tax & Regulatory Reporting
- Proficient in Tally, Sage Evolution, Unix, and MS Office
- Financial Software: Tally, Sage Evolution, Unix Accounting
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Email applications and web research tools
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
- CPA (Australia)
- MIPA (Australia)
- CMA (Australia)
- FAIA (Australia)
- ACCA (Inter.)
- CIMA (Inter.)
- FCPM
- SLFA
Languages
English (Fluent)
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Affiliations
- Sri Lanka Finance Association
Additional Information
Extensive experience in strategic financial leadership, driving profitability and operational efficiency across diverse industries. Active in research, focusing on the interplay between macroeconomic factors, leverage, and systematic risk, contributing insights to corporate finance and investment strategies. Internationally certified with a global perspective, offering innovative financial solutions. Dedicated to mentoring future financial leaders and providing consulting services, specializing in financial restructuring, risk management, and long-term business strategy alignment.
www.linkedin.com/in/lalith-s-b2528a174
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager / Management Consultant
CNL Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.
05.2017 - 07.2024
Senior Manager – Finance & Administration
SAFA Telecom (SAFA ITC Gen. Trdg. LLC)
05.2005 - 11.2012
Senior Financial Accountant
Emirates Neon Co. LLC
12.2002 - 01.2005
Financial Accountant
Rajab & Tayeb Trading & Ind. Co.
01.1999 - 02.2002
MBA in Finance (Merit Class) -
Staffordshire University
B.Sc. (Hons) in Accounting & Finance (Second Class Upper) -
Plymouth University
Ph.D. in Finance (Candidate) -
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- CPA (Australia)
- MIPA (Australia)
- CMA (Australia)
- FAIA (Australia)
- ACCA (Inter.)
- CIMA (Inter.)
- FCPM
- SLFA
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