Ruwan Silva
Rivervale,WA
Summary
I am a professional accountant with 23 years of experience across the Pilbara, Perth, and Central Desert regions. I bring advanced expertise in not-for-profit governance and extensive experience working with Aboriginal corporations within the Native Title sector. My background also includes strong capabilities in staff leadership, operational oversight, and effective resource management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Central Desert Group
01.2019 - Current
- Chief Financial Officer for the Central Desert Group, focusing on native title services for Prescribed Body Corporations in the Central Desert region.
- Member of the Senior Executive Leadership team reporting to the Board of Directors.
- General Manager of the subsidiary, Desert Accounting and Business Support, providing accounting and HR services to PBCs and other Aboriginal corporations.
- Trustee for Rockhole Funds Management, providing trustee services for new PBCs.
- Company Secretary for the Central Desert Group.
Senior Accountant
Parkerville Children & Youth Care
Perth, , WA
01.2008 - 06.2019
- Acted as a Senior Accountant for Parkerville Children and Youth Care, managing financial reporting and compliance.
- Managed financial reporting and analysis for children and youth care programs.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to ensure compliance with organisational standards.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations for various accounts and programs.
Manager
Pilbara Community Legal Service
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Oversaw operations and financial oversight for Pilbara Community Legal Service.
- Oversaw daily operations of legal service delivery for community clients.
- Managed staff training and development to enhance service quality.
- Co-ordinated outreach programs to inform community about legal rights and services.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Curtin University
03-2002
Diploma of Business - Finance
Perth Institute of Business And Technology
Perth, WA01-1999
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget preparation
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting strategies
- Strategic financial planning
- Business forecasting
- Risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit coordination
- Contract management
- Financial policy creation
- Corporate/Board governance
- Infrastructure development
- Fleet Management
- Financial technology adoption
- Change management
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Reporting expertise (Culturally appropriate)
Certification
Fellow, Institute of Public Accountants (FIPA)
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Central Desert Group
01.2019 - Current
Senior Accountant
Parkerville Children & Youth Care
01.2008 - 06.2019
Manager
Pilbara Community Legal Service
01.2002 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Curtin University
Diploma of Business - Finance
Perth Institute of Business And Technology