Shalika Ruwantha Muthukuda Email & Phone Number

Sri Lanka

• Review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, processes, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and best practices.• Perform comprehensive audits across diverse business processes and functions, including production and operations, procurement, stock management, sales and marketing, and customer service.• Identify and evaluate potential risks to the organization, providing actionable recommendations for risk mitigation.• Develop and execute internal audit plans with clear objectives, scope, and timelines, ensuring thorough coverage of key areas.• Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify relevant trends and patterns, proactively uncovering potential problems or issues.• Compile comprehensive audit reports that concisely summarize findings and propose necessary corrective actions, fostering informed decision-making.• Effectively communicate audit findings to management, board of directors, and stakeholders, showcasing strong interpersonal and presentation skills.• Diligently monitor the implementation of recommendations, ensuring effective risk management and driving continuous improvement.• Stay up-to-date with the latest laws, regulations, and best practices in internal auditing, incorporating them into audit processes to ensure compliance and enhance performance.• Foster collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, utilizing strong stakeholder management abilities to support organizational objectives.

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

• Conducted comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to gather and analyze data, identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for new product implementations and revisions for existing products.• Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional departments to develop and revise products, ensuring alignment with business needs, capturing requirements, and documenting findings.• Conducted pre and post-evaluation analysis of new products, utilizing test plans and quality assurance techniques to ensure product performance and recommending improvements based on findings.• Evaluated and suggested modifications for organizational policies and procedures, utilizing data analysis and recommendations to drive improvements and support business needs.• Updated monthly, quarterly, and annually key performing and key risk indicators, maintaining databases and systems to monitor business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.• Conducted research on global commodity and financial market changes, analyzing their impact on the local market and providing recommendations to stakeholders.• Worked on maintaining necessary safety margins and government regulatory requirements, supporting business applications, and continuously monitoring and improving business processes.

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

• Demonstrated expertise in planning and conducting comprehensive audits of financial statements and related disclosures, ensuring adherence to the audit cycle and compliance with applicable directives, regulations, and internal audit scope. • Conducted thorough reviews and analyses of financial records, identifying areas of risk and evaluating the effectiveness of operations and internal controls to maintain financial reliability. • Applied in-depth knowledge of sector rules, regulations, and best practices to assess compliance and facilitate the development of annual plans and strategies. • Utilized advanced techniques, tools, and methodologies to obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, flowcharts, and other relevant data. • Actively engaged in continuous knowledge development, staying abreast of evolving performance standards, techniques, and industry trends. • Effectively communicated audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders, fostering strong relationships with clients and providing actionable insights for policy changes and improvements. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and departments, ensuring seamless coordination and leveraging expertise to enhance audit processes and outcomes. • Mentored and supervised junior team members, providing guidance and support to facilitate their professional growth within the organization. • Reviewed and approved audit working papers and reports, maintaining a high level of accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.) (Sp) In Business Technology, Accounting And Business/Management, Second Class Upper Division Honors

Activities and Societies: President of Association Of Commerce & Management Education (2010)

Google Data Analytics Specialization, Data Analytics, Completed

Ca -Part Qualified, Accounting & Auditing, Ca -Part Qualified