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Jayananda Sirikumara, Assistant Manager - Tax and Corporate Services

Jayananda Sirikumara

Assistant Manager - Tax and Corporate Services·KPMG

Kuwait

Higher diploma, Management and Accounting

Work experience

Total years of experience: 24 years, 7 months

Assistant Manager - Tax and Corporate Services

December 2015 - Present

KPMG

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

December 2015 - Present

• Performed tax audit and preparation of tax basis audited financial statements.
• Preparation of corporate income tax (“CIT”) return with regard to the foreign entities per Kuwait Tax Laws in order to submit with the Kuwait Tax Authorities on behalf of the clients.
• Knowledge on tax advisory services in term of tax planning, international tax compliance and complex tax issues from the client site.
• Knowledge on Gulf Cooperation Council VAT framework and VAT practice in Sri Lanka.
• Reviewing the computation on Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (“KFAS”), National Labor Support Tax (“NLST”) and ZAKAT (As per Kuwait Laws).
• Managed the tax inspection process with the Kuwait Tax Authorities (“KTA”) on behalf of the clients.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Consulting

Senior Consultant

February 2014 - November 2015

Ernst & Young

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

February 2014 - November 2015

• Performed tax audit and preparation of tax basis audited financial statements.
• Preparation of corporate income tax (“CIT”) return with regard to the foreign entities per Kuwait Tax Laws in order to submit with the Kuwait Tax Authorities on behalf of the clients.
• Knowledge on tax advisory services in term of tax planning, international tax compliance and complex tax issues from the client site.
• Knowledge on Gulf Cooperation Council VAT framework and VAT practice in Sri Lanka.
• Reviewing the computation on Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (“KFAS”), National Labor Support Tax (“NLST”) and ZAKAT (As per Kuwait Laws).
• Managed the tax inspection process with the Kuwait Tax Authorities (“KTA”) on behalf of the clients.
Monitoring the billing for service rendered outstanding receivables and collections on regular basis.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Supervisor

February 2010 - February 2014

BDO

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

February 2010 - February 2014

• Performed the statutory audits and gained knowledge on the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the groups including cash flows in compliance with International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
• Reviewed the Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements of listed companies for the Central Bank of Kuwait, Capital Markey Authority in Kuwait and Stock Exchange in Kuwait in accordance with Local Regulations, IFRS and IAS.
• Performed (from Kuwait) multi geographical audit engagements.
• Performed the Accounting and Compliance Reporting Services (“ACR”).
• Comprehensive supervision and management of audit staff ensuring smooth functioning and timely delivery of effective assurance and related services Responsible in meeting statutory reporting deadline and ensure reporting was completed in accordance with IFRS/IAS.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Assistant Manager

January 2005 - February 2010

Ernst and Young

Colombo 2, Sri Lanka

January 2005 - February 2010

• Performed the statutory audits and gained knowledge on the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the groups including cash flows in compliance with International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
• Reviewed the Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements in accordance with Local Regulations, IFRS and IAS.
• Performed the Accounting and Compliance Reporting Services (“ACR”).
• Comprehensive supervision and management of audit staff ensuring smooth functioning and timely delivery of effective assurance and related services Responsible in meeting statutory reporting deadline and ensure reporting was completed in accordance with IFRS/IAS.
• Reviewed the internal control systems including manual, automated, and suggesting recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in the development and improvements of the financial reporting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge on specific assignment in term of agreed upon procedures, Investigations of frauds in the case of misappropriation of assets by the management.
• Overseen physical verification of fixed assets, inventory count and cash count conducted by staff.
• Monitoring the billing for service rendered outstanding receivables and collections on regular basis.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accountant

December 2003 - December 2004

Red Sun Product (PVT) Limited

Gampaha, Sri Lanka

December 2003 - December 2004

- Data entry and accounting double entries
- Preparation of bank reconciliation.
- Preparation of payroll sheet.
- Preparation of monthly management reports.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Auditor

January 2001 - January 2003

Ratnayake T.A. & Co

Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

January 2001 - January 2003

- Performed the Accounting and Compliance Reporting Services (“ACR”).
- Physical verification of fixed assets, inventory count, and cash count.
- Performed the statutory audits and gained knowledge on the preparation of financial statements.
- Reviewed the VAT return including the supporting schedules in order to submit to the Department of Island Revenue of Sri Lanka.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountant of Sri Lanka

November 2011

November 2011

Higher diploma, Management and Accounting

Sri Lanka

GPA (percentage): 65%

GPA (percentage): 65%

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

November 2003

November 2003

High school or equivalent, Financial and Banking Studies

Sri Lanka

GPA (percentage): 60%

GPA (percentage): 60%

Skills

Risk Management
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
value added tax
Expert
value added tax
Expert
Business Tax
Expert
Business Tax
Expert
IFRS
Expert
IFRS
Expert
Corporate taxation and Compliances
Expert
Corporate taxation and Compliances
Expert
Statutory and Tax Auditing
Expert
Statutory and Tax Auditing
Expert
Client Relationship Management
Expert
Client Relationship Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Expert
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
value added tax
Expert
value added tax
Expert
Business Tax
Expert
Business Tax
Expert
IFRS
Expert
IFRS
Expert

Languages

English
Intermediate

Memberships

Institute of Chartered Accountant of Sri Lanka

Associate Chartered Accountnat

November 2011

Kuwait Chapter - Institute of Chartered Accountant of Sri Lanka

Professional development activites

February 2015

Hobbies

  • Keen interest in most sports, particularly soccer. Participated in playing within Inter Clubs
    Champion Trophy and Runner up