Darshana Dias
@darshanadias
Finance manager and auditor driving IFRS-compliant reporting, cost savings, and cash-flow optimization.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven finance manager with over 10 years of experience across external audit, financial reporting, taxation, and corporate finance, including international experience in Maldives and Sri Lanka. I hold an MBA in Finance and professional memberships (MIPA, AFA, AAT), and I lead teams to deliver accurate, timely IFRS-compliant financials while improving efficiency and controls.
I have a track record of delivering measurable improvements: cutting operational expenses by 15% during COVID-19, boosting post-pandemic profitability by 20%, improving budgeting accuracy by 25%, and accelerating reporting and audit processes. I implement ERP and automation initiatives (Odoo, QuickBooks, Xero) and focus on risk management, internal controls, and stakeholder collaboration to support business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Manager
Keiretsu Pvt Ltd
Sep 2017 - Present (8 years)
Oversee financial strategy, reporting, and IFRS compliance for a $3M infrastructure project management group and manage the accounting team across four companies, improving profitability by 20% post-pandemic and reducing expenses by 15% during COVID-19.
Accountant - Outsourced Services
BDO Partners
Jun 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Provided outsourced accounting services for multiple clients during BDO Maldives pre-opening, ensuring 100% IFRS compliance, automating reconciliations to improve month-end efficiency by 20%, and enhancing budgeting accuracy by 25%.
Senior Auditor
BDO Partners
May 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 1 month)
Led audit teams and conducted statutory and non-statutory audits across sectors, enhancing internal controls and using APT to reduce audit preparation time by 25%, while improving team efficiency by 15%.
Staff Assistant
People's Insurance Ltd
Apr 2013 - May 2014 (1 year 1 month)
Supported insurance operations by underwriting and renewing policies via ERP, prepared monthly renewal reports, and reduced overdue renewals by 15% through proactive monitoring.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UBUniversity of Bedfordshire
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Finance, providing advanced training in financial strategy, reporting, and risk management.
ALAssociation of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Diploma in Accounting, Accounting
Completed a Diploma in Accounting through the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka.
ILInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (Business Level)
Business Level (CA Sri Lanka), Accounting
Completed the Business Level program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).
Isipathana College
G.C.E. Advanced Level, Commerce
Grade: Accounting – A; Economics – A; Business Studies – A
Completed G.C.E. Advanced Level in the Commerce stream with top grades in Accounting, Economics, and Business Studies.
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