Sanchika Sutharshan
Daisy Hill
Summary
I am a dedicated professional with a Master's in Professional Accounting, specializing in tax, business services, and immigration as a Partner at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, in Papua New Guinea. I excel in driving profitability and revenue growth, adept at business development, and committed to delivering exceptional customer service and support. My diverse expertise and global perspective position me to effectively navigate and manage international mobility challenges. Years of assisting global companies with managing their international employee relocations to Papua New Guinea. This includes conducting tax briefings, advising on local tax compliance requirements, assisting HR professional with managing local tax and regulatory complexities. For the past couple of years I have also led the immigration team which were responsible for managing work permit, visas and training plan for major players in the Oil and Gas industry in PNG. What makes me stand out is my extensive background in leading various projects, conducting various training sessions, managing highly dispersed teams from various backgrounds. Employees recognize me as a customer-focused leader with proven capacity to adapt to constant change, implement and lead teams to adapt to varying business models whilst remaining flexible and productive. Knowledgeable tax partner with proven track record of strategic leadership and business development. Successfully led initiatives that resulted in significant revenue growth and enhanced client relationships. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and operational efficiency. Talented Partner with 20 years of industry experience. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning. Results driven Partner experienced in advising clients in PNG Taxation Law. Proficient in drafting legal documents and negotiating settlements. Poised and dedicated professional with proven ability to thrive in busy and stressful environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner (Tax and Business Services)
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
09.2012 - Current
- Currently oversee and manage a client portfolio of AUD 2Mn with around 150 clients across all industries with a team of 35 members. Major clients range from Oil and Gas Industry and their sub contractors, global multinationals and various privately owned companies in Papua New Guinea. As a foundation, my presence in the market for 13 years assists me in developing and maintaining a deep personal relationship with clients. I work well with clients in understanding their challenges in navigating through their business challenges and help them find a best solution whether its in the tax space or across any other areas of business.
- Some key responsibilities includes.
- Strategic Leadership and Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Tax Advisory and Compliance
- Immigration Services
- Business Development
- Technical Expertise and Continuous Improvements
- Training and Development
- Key achievements and highlights
- Creation of Global Employer Services (GES) team in PNG - To provide a global class services to global clients, created a dedicated GES team. Currently exploring expanding this by including immigration services.
- Nominated for Aspiring Women Champion - in 2017 was nominated as the Aspiring Women Champion, Aspiring Women is Deloitte’s career acceleration program — helping the most talented women to lean in, own their careers and feel empowered to put themselves forward and step up as future leaders.
- Thought Leadership - Implemented and now coordinating the Deloitte Tax Alerts. A medium through which the clients informed on a regular basis with the tax updates. These alerts go locally and globally and have gained great responses among the clients.
- Responsible Business Leader 2015 to 2018 and led the Organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
Corporate Services Manager
The Corps (PNG) Ltd
06.2008 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Corps (PNG) ltd is a subsidiary of the United Kingdom based “Corps of Commissionaires” and is involved in providing Security Services with well over 1000 guard force.
- As the Corporate Services Manager I hold complete responsibility for ensuring that the administration of the business proceeds smoothly and the clients receives superior service. Duties involve efficiently managing the administration department, overseeing the preparation of invoices and supplier payments, monitoring and supervising of the accounting and administration staff and ensuring that the auditors receives all the relevant information for preparing the year end accounts.
- The Corps (PNG) Ltd, Quality Manager – AS/NZ ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System
- Conducts internal audits at planned intervals to determine that the quality management system conforms to the requirements of the international standard and to the quality management system requirements established by the organization.
Education
Master of Professional Accounting -
Central Queensland University
United Kingdom11.2010
BSc(Hons) - Accounting
Cardiff University
United Kingdom07.2003
G.C.S.E (A/L) - Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Business Statistics
St. Bridgets Convent
Sri Lanka08.1999
Skills
- Responsible Business Leader - Was the lead of the responsible business pillar in PNG and as part of this was responsible for organising various community activities that aligned with our purpose, Impact that Matters
- PNG World Class project PNG - A program initiated to assist 50millions lives globally through education by 2030 In PNG we through responsible business we were instrumental in creating an impact on 79,616 lives through various initiatives between FY 2018 and FY 2023
- Deloitte Representative for Gateway Children's Hi tea - A client initiative We host a hi tea for this organisation at our Deloitte office and I led the organisation committee
- Deloitte Representative for Miss Pacific Islands PNG - Motivations Speaker in 2018
- Customer relationship building
- Recruitment and hiring
- Talent recruitment
- Client relationship management
Certification
- CPA, Australia – Full member - 9554020
- CPA, Papua New Guinea – Full member
- The Association of Business Executives (ABE), Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Diploma Level I in Business Administration
Training
- Have completed the following training and leadership training courses during my time at Deloitte;
- Discover your Partnership Potential
- Stepping into a Director
- Aspiring Women
- Shaping your Leadership Skills
- Able Payroll Training conducted by Able Computing (PNG) in 2010.
Languages
English
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Road Trips
- Volunteering
- Scuba Diving
Timeline
Partner (Tax and Business Services)
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
09.2012 - Current
Corporate Services Manager
The Corps (PNG) Ltd
06.2008 - 09.2012
Master of Professional Accounting -
Central Queensland University
BSc(Hons) - Accounting
Cardiff University
G.C.S.E (A/L) - Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Business Statistics
St. Bridgets Convent
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