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SANJEEWA R. — Senior Internal Auditor from Sri Lanka

SANJEEWA R.

Senior Internal Auditor

Sri Lanka 6+ years
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Sanjeewa R. is a seasoned Chief Internal Auditor and Senior Finance Professional with over 15 years of experience in internal audit, financial governance, and risk management. With a robust background across various sectors, including manufacturing, FMCG, engineering, and hospitality, he specializes in improving financial accuracy and supporting strategic decision-making. Sanjeewa has led full internal audit functions, developing annual risk-based audit plans, and has been instrumental in ERP implementations that enhance operational efficiency. His leadership at Lanka Sugar Company has seen him redesign internal control frameworks and develop finance and operational KPIs, significantly boosting the organization's reporting reliability and strategic agility. Prior experience in the Maldives with Confood and Hospitality Depot honed his expertise in multi-currency and entity management, GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and multi-location inventory coordination. Sanjeewa's background at Diesel & Motor Engineering and Ernst & Young built a foundation in analytical procedures and financial strategic oversight, cementing his reputation in the finance sector.

Experience

  • Chief Internal Auditor

    Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. · 2024 — Present
    Lead the internal audit function by developing risk-based audit plans that evaluate financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization. Redesigned the internal control framework with control matrices, documented policies, and exception-tracking processes to enhance the reliability of financial reporting. Provide executive-level audit insight reports detailing control gaps and financial risks, and recommend corrective actions to the Board and senior leadership. Developed finance and operational KPIs and dashboards for real-time visibility in supporting strategic decisions. Investigate fraud and compliance breaches while coordinating with Finance and Legal for proper remediation. Mentor and evaluate a team of auditors to enhance technical capability and foster accountability within the audit function. Monitor compliance with GAAS, corporate governance frameworks, and statutory regulations while tracking financial performance trends.

  • Senior Accountant

    Confood (Pvt) Ltd & Hospitality Depot (Pvt) Ltd · 2023 — 2024
    Managed full-cycle accounting for both companies, overseeing general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, petty cash, and bank reconciliations using QuickBooks. Prepare and present monthly income statements, balance sheets, and management accounts in accordance with GAAP, while accurately recording accruals and provisions. Create GST submissions and perform pre/post-costing analyses along with rolling cash flow forecasts to assist financial planning. Coordinated inventory ordering, international shipping, and supplier payments, successfully avoiding significant supply disruptions in a multi-location environment. Collaborate with operations, procurement, and management teams to align reporting and ensure timely month-end closures. Trained junior staff on technical procedures and compliance with Maldivian tax regulations.

  • Acting Chief Internal Auditor

    Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. · 2017 — 2023
    Progressed through multiple finance roles with full P&L responsibility and leadership in ERP implementation. Owned the month-end and year-end close cycles, prepared journal entries, reconciled accounts, and produced GAAP-aligned financial statements and schedules. Led corporate planning and budgeting, delivering variance analyses to identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities. Acted as Finance lead on ERP implementation by translating business requirements, validating data migration, and training end users. Managed inventory and fixed asset reconciliations while implementing controls to reduce discrepancies.

  • Business Analyst

    Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC · 2011 — 2017
    Developed annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts for a major business unit, collaborating directly with unit heads to ensure alignment with corporate targets. Designed KPI dashboards and MIS reports, analyzing financial results and trends for senior management. Supported financial reporting and compliance by providing analytical input into management accounts. Contributed to process improvements and ensured ISO QMS/EMS compliance during audit cycles. Established strong relationships across Finance, Operations, and Commercial functions, proactively resolving reporting inconsistencies.

  • Internal Auditor

    Embility Stores (Pvt) Ltd & Ernst & Young (EY) · 2008 — 2011
    Acquired extensive audit training at a Big Four firm, employing both statutory and internal audit methodologies across various industries. Executed comprehensive audit programs adhering to professional standards and firm guidelines. Participated in ERP implementation to enhance controls and financial data quality. Evaluated internal control systems to identify weaknesses and proposed corrective actions that informed a redesigned internal control framework. Prepared and reviewed financial statements and detailed audit workpapers, documenting scope, findings, and recommended corrective actions.

Skills & Expertise

Account ManagementBookkeepingAccountingAccountant

Education

  • Master of Business Management
    University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka · — — 2020
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
    University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka · — — 2010

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