Sithara Wijerathne is a qualified finance professional holding CPA (CPA Australia) and ACA (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka) designations, complemented by a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Colombo.
With over 15 years of experience spanning Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Sri Lanka, Sithara has built a strong track record across financial reporting, project accounting, audit, and transaction advisory. His career began at a leading professional services firm in Colombo, where he progressed from Staff Assistant to Executive level, conducting statutory audits and buy-side financial due diligence across a diverse range of industries, including finance, manufacturing, telecommunications, and hospitality.
Following his time in public practice, Sithara held accounting roles in Sri Lanka before moving to Dubai, where he contributed to the finance functions of two major multinational organisations, managing accounts receivable, general ledger operations, financial consolidation, OPEX reporting, and audit compliance across multi-currency, multi-entity environments.
Now based in Perth, Australia, Sithara has continued to broaden his expertise through roles in the public infrastructure and property development sectors, applying his skills in project accounting, tax compliance, debt facility management, and financial reporting in accordance with Australian accounting standards. He is proficient in Oracle and SAP ERP systems, and experienced with business intelligence tools including Power BI, Cognos, and QlikView.
