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Athithan Arunthavarajah, Head of Finance & Strategy

Athithan Arunthavarajah

Head of Finance & Strategy·IBS University Group,

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Accounting and Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 1 months

Head of Finance & Strategy

May 2023 - January 2026

IBS University Group,

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

May 2023 - January 2026

Partnered with the Governing Council and Executive Management in developing and executing the University's strategic transformation agenda covering finance, operations, governance, and technology.
Led enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with strategic priorities.
Directed treasury management, cash flow planning, capital expenditure evaluation, debt management, and funding strategies to maintain financial sustainability and support institutional growth.
Oversaw ERP transformation initiatives, strengthening financial reporting, operational efficiency, data integrity, and decision-making capabilities across the institution.
Established financial governance frameworks, performance measurement systems, and executive dashboards to improve accountability and organizational performance.
Delivered Board-level financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and regulatory reporting to support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Company industry:
Higher Education

Head of Finance & Operations

June 2021 - May 2023

Emar Pharma (Pvt) Ltd,

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka

June 2021 - May 2023

Directed end-to-end finance operations including financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, taxation, inventory finance, and working capital management.
Enhanced financial governance through process redesign, strengthened internal controls, and improved IFRS-compliant reporting practices.
Led pricing reviews, profitability analysis, and cost optimization initiatives to support sustainable margin improvement.
Managed banking relationships, foreign exchange exposure, and cash flow planning to ensure liquidity and operational resilience.
Oversaw transfer pricing, tax compliance, statutory reporting, and external audit coordination.
Supported strategic investment decisions, operational expansion, and ISO certification initiatives through financial analysis and business partnering.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Manager - Financial Services

June 2019 - June 2021

BBK Partnership, Chartered Accountants,

Jaffna, Sri Lanka

June 2019 - June 2021

Led financial audits and assurance engagements across multiple industries in compliance with IFRS and International Standards on Auditing.
Provided outsourced CFO and strategic finance advisory services to corporate clients.
Developed business plans, financial models, feasibility studies, and investment appraisals to support strategic decision-making.
Managed complex tax assignments, regulatory compliance reviews, and financial due diligence engagements.

Company industry:
Accounting

Finance Manager

December 2017 - June 2019

St. Anthony’s Group,

Colombo 9, Sri Lanka

December 2017 - June 2019

Led financial controllership activities including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and statutory financial reporting.
Strengthened manufacturing finance through standard costing, inventory management, overhead analysis, and profitability monitoring.
Optimized working capital cycles through effective management of receivables, payables, inventory, and banking facilities.
Led corporate tax, VAT compliance, CAPEX evaluations, and internal control enhancement initiatives.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Assistant Manager — Financial Compliance

October 2015 - December 2017

Lankem Ceylon PLC,

Colombo 2, Sri Lanka

October 2015 - December 2017

Conducted enterprise-wide financial risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies for Board review.
Performed operational and financial reviews to strengthen governance, financial discipline, and asset protection.
Directed compliance assessments covering IFRS reporting, regulatory submissions, and statutory obligations.
Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives in financial governance and risk management frameworks.

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Accountant — Construction Projects

November 2014 - October 2015

Blue Ocean Group,

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka

November 2014 - October 2015

Managed project accounting, job costing, profitability analysis, and financial reporting across construction projects.
Improved working capital management through enhanced receivable collection processes and cash flow planning.
Managed project billing, contract accounting, and revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Maintained banking relationships and supported investor reporting requirements.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Audit Associate | Senior Associate

November 2012 - November 2014

W.S. Kiruparatnam & Co., Chartered Accountants,

Colombo 4, Sri Lanka

November 2012 - November 2014

Executed statutory audits across diverse industry sectors in accordance with ISA and IFRS requirements.
Performed substantive testing, analytical reviews, and internal control evaluations.
Assisted clients in the application of complex accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
Supervised junior team members and contributed to successful completion of audit engagements.

Company industry:
Accounting

Executive- Credit Risk

January 2010 - November 2012

HSBC Global Operations-

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka

January 2010 - November 2012

Prepared and reviewed Facility Letters for corporate customers, implicating the conditions and covenants applicable to lending.
Performed financial analysis to support the credit rating and facility grading, recommending credit limits and security requirements, in line with the bank’s credit policy.

Company industry:
Banking

Education

University of Kelaniya

September 2022

September 2022

Master's degree, Accounting and Finance

Sri Lanka

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

January 2013

January 2013

Bachelor's degree, Public Management

Sri Lanka

Skills

Financial Reporting
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
IFRS
Expert
IFRS
Expert
ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Intermediate
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Intermediate
CORPORATE FINANCE
Intermediate
CORPORATE FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STRATEGY
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STRATEGY
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
PHARMACEUTICALS
Intermediate
PHARMACEUTICALS
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TREASURY SERVICES
Intermediate
TREASURY SERVICES
Intermediate
AUDITING
Expert
AUDITING
Expert
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Expert
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Expert
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT ERM
Expert
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT ERM
Expert
FINANCE
Expert
FINANCE
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
Expert
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
Expert
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Expert
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Expert
RESEARCH
Intermediate
RESEARCH
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Expert
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Expert

Social profiles

Languages

English

Expert

Tamil

Native Speaker

Memberships

Institute of Chartered Accountants

Fellow Member

December 2016

Institute of Certified Management Accountants

Member

September 2016

Association of Accounting Technicians

Fellow Member

August 2016

Institute of Chartered Professional Managers

Member

October 2016

Institute of Certified Practicing Accountants

Member

December 2023

Toastmasters International

Club Administration Lead

August 2015

Institute of Internal Auditors

Member

September 2021

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Chartered Professional
CPA (Australia)
CPA Australia
Dec 2023
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CA
CA Sri Lanka
Dec 2016
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Hobbies and interests

Public Speaking

Multiple Awards from Toastmasters International: Competent Communicator Competent Leader Advanced Communicator, Bronze Advanced Leader Bronze