DILINI RUPASINGHE

Deputy Manager | Audit Quality & Assurance | External Audit

Colombo, LK.

About

Highly accomplished Deputy Manager at KPMG Sri Lanka with over 6 years of progressive experience in Audit Quality & Assurance and External Audit, specializing in independent reviews, risk assessment, and complex audit judgment challenges. Expertly evaluates audit strategies, ensures compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and IFRS/SLFRS, and significantly enhances audit quality through meticulous documentation review and technical guidance. Proven ability to deliver high-quality assurance outcomes and strengthen team capabilities across diverse industries.

Work

KPMG Sri Lanka

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Deputy Manager | Full-time

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Summary

Leads independent audit quality reviews for high-risk and public interest entities, ensuring stringent compliance and enhancing firm-wide audit methodology and quality requirements.

Highlights

Spearheaded independent audit quality reviews for listed entities, Public Interest Entities (PIEs), and high-risk engagements, ensuring 100% compliance with ISAs, IFRS/SLFRS, and firm audit methodology.

Evaluated and optimized audit planning, risk assessment processes, and execution procedures, ensuring the appropriateness of audit approaches and adherence to professional standards across engagements.

Conducted critical reviews of significant audit judgments, complex accounting estimates, and financial reporting conclusions, mitigating potential risks and enhancing report accuracy.

Identified and rectified audit quality deficiencies, documentation gaps, and engagement risks, providing practical recommendations that significantly improved audit execution and overall engagement quality.

Delivered comprehensive technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions, strengthening audit quality awareness and technical capabilities across multiple engagement teams.

Monitored audit quality trends and actively contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, remediation actions, and firm-wide quality enhancement programmes, driving operational excellence.

KPMG Sri Lanka

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Assistant Manager | Full-time

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Summary

Conducted detailed reviews of audit working papers and strategies, identifying deficiencies and supporting critical evaluations to uphold audit quality and compliance.

Highlights

Executed detailed reviews of audit working papers, ensuring full compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and IFRS/SLFRS across diverse engagements.

Reviewed and refined audit strategies and risk assessments, ensuring strict adherence to firm policies and auditing standards to minimize exposure.

Proactively identified documentation gaps and audit deficiencies, recommending and implementing practical improvements that enhanced audit quality and efficiency.

Supported the robust evaluation of key audit judgments and financial reporting conclusions, contributing to accurate and reliable audit outcomes.

Assisted in the successful execution of the firm's audit quality monitoring plan, ensuring consistent application of quality standards.

KPMG Sri Lanka

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Project Manager | Full-time

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Summary

Managed external audit engagements across diverse industries, overseeing audit processes from planning to delivery while ensuring compliance and team supervision.

Highlights

Managed a portfolio of external audit engagements across diverse industries including Banking & Finance, Manufacturing, and Telecommunication, ensuring compliance with ISAs, IFRS/SLFRS, and firm methodology.

Supported comprehensive audit planning, risk assessment, and key audit area identification, developing tailored audit approaches that optimized efficiency and effectiveness.

Reviewed substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control evaluations, ensuring the reliability of audit evidence and financial statement reviews.

Supervised and coached junior audit staff on multiple engagements, reviewing their work and ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Coordinated effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to manage audit deliverables, resolve queries, and maintain strong, productive communication channels.

Completed a physical secondment at KPMG Fakhro, Bahrain (Jan–Apr 2023), gaining invaluable international audit exposure and enhancing global best practices.

KPMG Sri Lanka

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Audit Senior / Audit Supervisor | Full-time

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Summary

Led audit fieldwork and supervised teams, performing risk assessments and evaluating internal controls to ensure compliance with auditing standards.

Highlights

Led audit fieldwork for multiple client engagements, supervising junior audit teams and ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

Performed comprehensive risk assessments and executed advanced audit procedures in line with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).

Evaluated internal controls and identified critical control weaknesses, providing actionable recommendations to strengthen financial reporting processes.

Reviewed financial statements to ensure full compliance with relevant reporting standards and accuracy of disclosures.

Trained and supported junior team members, fostering skill development and contributing to overall team efficiency and performance.

KPMG Sri Lanka

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Audit Trainee Associate 1-2 | Full-time

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Summary

Executed substantive testing and audit procedures, supporting senior team members in audit planning, documentation, and evidence gathering.

Highlights

Performed substantive testing and detailed audit procedures across key financial statement areas, contributing to the accuracy and reliability of audit findings.

Assisted in crucial audit planning, meticulous documentation, and comprehensive evidence gathering processes.

Conducted analytical procedures and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and supporting financial data integrity.

Provided essential support to senior team members, contributing to the timely and successful completion of audit engagements.

Education

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Gangodawila, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Bachelor of Science (Special) Accounting Grade: 3.8

Courses

Specialized in Accounting with focus on financial reporting, auditing, and accounting principles

Research: Moderating Effect of Managerial Competence on Board Characteristics and Loan Portfolio Quality

Languages

English

Sinhala

Certificates

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

Associate Member - CPA Australia (ASA)

CPA Australia

ACCA - Strategic Professional level

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

AAT - Passed Finalist

Association of Accounting Technicians, Sri Lanka

Skills

Technical Skills

Audit Quality Reviews, External Audit & Assurance, Audit Risk Assessment, Audit Methodology, Financial Statement Audits, IFRS / SLFRS, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), Financial Reporting, Complex Accounting Judgements, Data Analytics.

Professional Skills

Professional Skepticism & Critical Thinking, Communication & Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving & Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail & Quality Focus, Leadership, Time Management, Team Coaching & Development.

Tools & Software

KPMG Clara (Audit Workflow & Quality Management Platform), Microsoft Excel (Advanced – Data Analysis & Reporting), IDEA (CaseWare IDEA), Sage 50 Accounting (Peachtree).

References

Kasuni Mayadunna (ACA, ACCA)

Senior Manager, KPMG, 32A, Sir Mohomad Macan Markar Mw, Sri Lanka. +94 71 678 6829, kmayadunna@kpmg.com

Uthpala Deraniyagala (ACA, ACCA)

Senior Manager, KPMG, 32A, Sir Mohomad Macan Markar Mw, Sri Lanka. +94 71 514 1339, uderaniyagala@kpmg.com