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Malki Jayasinghe, Senior Accountant

Malki Jayasinghe

Senior Accountant·Ernst & Young

Sri Lanka

Higher diploma, Accounting

Work experience

Total years of experience: 5 years, 3 months

Senior Accountant

October 2024 - Present

Ernst & Young

Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

October 2024 - Present

Conducting risk-focused external audits across manufacturing, energy, PLC, hospitality, and financial
services, ensuring compliance with IFRS and IAS standards.
Reporting directly to the audit partner, providing clear updates on engagement status, risk assessments, and technical observations.
Leading and mentoring audit teams of 3-8 staff, managing workloads to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality audit standards.
Coordinating with client finance teams to enhance reporting accuracy, streamline reconciliations, and reinforce financial controls.
Developing comprehensive audit documentation in ‘EY Canvas’
, adhering to global audit methodologies and quality review protocols.
Identifying critical audit risks and recommending improvements to internal controls and governance processes to support compliance and operational efficiency.

Company industry:
Financial Auditing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

October 2024 - Present

Ernst & Young

Colombo 2, Sri Lanka

October 2024 - Present

Conducting risk-focused external audits across manufacturing, energy, PLC, hospitality, and financial
services, ensuring compliance with IFRS and IAS standards.
Reporting directly to the audit partner, providing clear updates on engagement status, risk
assessments, and technical observations.
Leading and mentoring audit teams of 3-8 staff, managing workloads to meet deadlines while
maintaining high-quality audit standards.
Coordinating with client finance teams to enhance reporting accuracy, streamline reconciliations, and
reinforce financial controls.
Developing comprehensive audit documentation in EY Canvas, adhering to global audit
methodologies and quality review protocols.
Identifying critical audit risks and recommending improvements to internal controls and governance
processes to support compliance and operational efficiency.

Company industry:
Financial Auditing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

ACCOUNTANT

April 2021 - Present

lanka travel secrets

Colombo 5, Sri Lanka Remote

April 2021 - Present

Managing vendor and employee payments and settlements, consistently meeting processing
deadlines with complete and accurate supporting documentation.
Monitoring and reconciling accounts payable and receivable balances, improving cash-flow visibility
and supporting timely collections.
Executing bank transfers and preparing monthly financial reports in line with reporting timelines and
internal requirements.
Assuring compliance with internal financial policies and regulatory requirements, strengthening
internal controls, and supporting smooth audit processes.
Led the implementation of Zoho Books, including the setup of the chart of accounts and automated
invoicing workflows.

Company industry:
Travel Agency
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

external audit senior

February 2024 - September 2024

Ernst & Young

Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

February 2024 - September 2024

Managed audit planning, internal control evaluations, and substantive testing using risk-based audit methodology.
Applied SLFRS, SLAuS, and auditing standards to produce compliant, high-quality working papers.
Analyzed financial statements and audit evidence to identify material misstatements and risk areas, contributing to a 15% reduction in audit findings.
Coordinated with the client to resolve audit issues efficiently and ensure on-time completion of engagements.
Ensured strict compliance with regulatory and audit quality requirements.

Company industry:
Financial Auditing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

February 2024 - September 2024

Ernst & Young

Colombo 2, Sri Lanka

February 2024 - September 2024

Managed audit planning, internal control evaluations, and substantive testing using risk-based audit
methodology.
Applied SLFRS, SLAuS, and auditing standards to produce compliant, high-quality working papers.
Analyzed financial statements and audit evidence to identify material misstatements and risk areas,
contributing to a 15% reduction in audit findings.
Coordinated with the client to resolve audit issues efficiently and ensure on-time completion of
engagements.
Ensured strict compliance with regulatory and audit quality requirements.

Company industry:
Financial Auditing
Job role:
Administration

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

February 2023 - February 2024

Ernst & Young

Colombo 2, Sri Lanka

February 2023 - February 2024

Developed audit schedules, risk assessments, and supporting documentation.
Implemented ledgertesting, control testing, and substantive audit procedures.
Utilized Excel and reporting tools foranalysis, documentation, and audit support.

Company industry:
Financial Auditing
Job role:
Engineering

Junior Accounts Manager

June 2022 - February 2023

Silversripers Pvt Ltd

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka

June 2022 - February 2023

Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

JUNIOR ACCOUNTS MANAGER

June 2022 - January 2023

SILVERSTRIPERS (PVT) LTD

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka Remote

June 2022 - January 2023

Coordinated all payments and validated documentation to ensure accurate and timely settlements.
Prepared financial forecasts and managed AR/AP functions to support strategic cash-flow decisions.
Processed bank payments and generated monthly reports in accordance with reporting deadlines.
Maintained payroll operations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and accurate
compensation processing.
Enhanced compliance standards, resulting in stronger internal controls and fewer audit issues.
Contributed to month-end close and financial reporting processes, supporting broader finance
operations.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Intern

October 2021 - May 2022

Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka

Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

October 2021 - May 2022

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

FINANCE INTERNS

October 2021 - May 2022

information communication technology agency

Colombo 2, Sri Lanka Hybrid

October 2021 - May 2022

Performed invoicing, petty cash, and payment coordination.
Generated monthly disbursement plans with full compliance.
Supported budget preparation and accounting policy development.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

December 2027

December 2027

Higher diploma, Accounting

Sri Lanka

University of Ruhun

June 2022

June 2022

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Sri Lanka

courses: //www.linkedin.com/in/malk i-jayasinghe-36981a205  Contact Communication Problem solving Leadership Team work Skill

sri palee college

September 2016

September 2016

High school or equivalent, Accounting And Economics

Sri Lanka

Skills

Critical Thinking

Expert

Problem Solving

Expert

Teamwork

Expert

Leadership

Expert

ACCOUNTANCY

Beginner

COMPUTER ASSOCIATES PACKAGES

Beginner

ECONOMICS

Beginner

FINANCE

Beginner

LEADERSHIP

Beginner

LISTENING

Beginner

ACCOUNTING

Intermediate

AUDITING

Intermediate

BUDGETING

Intermediate

EXTERNAL AUDITING

Intermediate

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Intermediate

INTERNAL CONTROLS

Intermediate

MONTH END CLOSING

Intermediate

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION

Intermediate

RECONCILIATION

Intermediate

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Intermediate

Memberships

AIESEC Sri Lanka

Matching Manager

January 2020