UDAYANGANI SAKUNTHALA

• Reporting to the partner in charge, director in charge, and line managers
• Planning, coordinating, and directing multiple audit engagements
• Conducting audit procedures in high-risk areas and reviewing the working papers of team members
• Maintaining a healthy client relationship in terms of audit completion, invoicing, debtor management, and identification of prospective business opportunities
• Evaluating internal controls, policies, and processes and providing suggestions to clients
• Managing the team, providing on the job training, and fostering professional development
• Coordinating audits by liaising with other divisions of the firm (Tax, Consultancy, Legal, etc.) Coaching, motivating and training a team of junior audit staff
• Audit experience in industries and related engagements:

Real Estate – TOGA Group

Retail – APG & Co

Transport –AirRoad Pty Limited

Non-Profit – Brien Holden Vision Institute

• Reporting to the partner in charge, director in charge, and line managers
• Preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and completion of an audit
• Conducting audit procedures in high-risk areas reviewing the working papers of team members
• Managing client portfolios, including preparation and monitoring budgets for the portfolios, job code creation, engagement letter preparation, on-time invoicing, and resource management
• Managing audit delivery service staff including allocating work, tracking the time for jobs, and coordinating effectively for quality output
• Supervising and mentoring a team of auditors and giving them work as per their experience to ensure smooth delivery of assurance and related services
• Evaluating internal controls, policies, and processes and providing suggestions to clients Conducating control testing as part of the System of Quality Management (SOQM) for KPMG Qatar
• Achievements: Promoted from Senior Executive to Associate Manager 1 in 2022
• Completed Financial statements and audit reports for 50+ clients before the statutory deadline
• Audit experience in industries and related engagements:

Real Estate – Regency Real Estate W.L.L, Flat Real Estate W.L.L.

Automotive – Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co.W.L.L Hospitality – Regency Halls

Transport – Mowasalat W.L.L., Nakilat W.L.L, Regency Fleets W.L.L

• Reporting to the line managers on the status of the engagements
• Conducting audit procedures on high-risk areas
• Performing review engagements for Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance for Licensed Commercial Banks
• Preparation of financial statements, auditor’s reports, and management letters in accordance with the accounting and auditing standards
• Handling tax computation, liaising with officers of IRD, Income tax return filling and assisting in Tax appeals
• Assisting junior team members
• Preparing audit plans and maintaining proper coordination among the client, the engagement manager and the partner
• Achievements: Completed allocated engagements in a limited time frame with multi-task and time management skills and strong teamwork
• Manage, motivate, and train a team of junior audit staff
• Promoted from Trainee Associate to Senior Associate
• Audit experience in industries and related engagements:

Banking & Finance – Deutsche Bank, Citi Bank Hospitality - Jetwing Seashells Hotel (Pvt) Ltd

Maritime - CMA CGM Sri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

Manufacturing - Ceylon Chocolates LTD

Non-Profit Organization – International Water Management Institute