HIRUNI HETTIARACHCHI, Assistant Manager Internal Audit

HIRUNI HETTIARACHCHI

Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Brandix Apparel Limited

Location
Sri Lanka - Colombo 3
Education
Higher diploma, Accounting And Audit
Experience
16 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 5 Months

Assistant Manager Internal Audit at Brandix Apparel Limited
  • Sri Lanka
  • My current job since August 2010

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership:
• Developed and executed the annual internal audit plan in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provided strategic direction to the internal audit team, ensuring alignment with the company's risk management objectives.

2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and implemented effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborated with business units to assess and enhance internal controls, minimizing financial and operational risks.

3. Audit Planning and Execution:
• Led and coordinated internal audit engagements, ensuring the timely completion of audit projects.
• Designed and implemented audit programs, testing procedures, and evaluation criteria to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.

4. Reports for the Audit Committee:
• Prepared clear and concise audit reports, highlighting findings, recommendations, and management responses.
• Presented audit results to executive leadership and the audit committee, fostering transparency and accountability.

5. Regulatory Compliance and Process Improvement

6. Team Management and Development

Audit Assistant at Ernst & Young
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 10
  • January 2008 to August 2010

Responsibilities
• Assisted in the planning and execution of audit engagements under the guidance of senior auditors.
• Conducted preliminary risk assessments and contributed to the development of audit programs.
• Acquired a comprehensive understanding of business processes and internal controls through observations and interviews.
• Participated in walkthroughs of key business processes to identify control points and areas for improvement.

* Industries covered in the training period
Manufacturing, Insurance, Services, Local & International Trading, Non-government Sector, Construction, Hotels

Education

Higher diploma, Accounting And Audit
  • at Institute of Advanced Technological Education Sri Lanka (SLIATE)
  • November 2011

Specialties & Skills

Top Management
Reporting
Auditing
Risk Assessment
Planning
Teamwork, Report writing, Communication skills, Commitment and accountability

Languages

English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Traveling