The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) yesterday announced the Top 20 Employers in Sri Lanka for 2021. 

These are the employers who support CIMA students to progress in their studies whilst also employing qualified CIMA graduates as well as Members. The selection was based on the number of the CIMA community employed within these organisations. 

There are over 150,000 employers that we work with globally and the Top Employer award was conceptualised as we wanted to celebrate the employers of CIMA members and students within Sri Lanka. 

CIMA being a household brand in Sri Lanka, has a great reputation for quality professionals who lead and transform organisations. Thus, this is its way to highlight and showcase Top Employers in Sri Lanka who not only recruit CIMA members/students but also support them with their studies and professional development. Organisations from all backgrounds, in all sectors both Government and private in Sri Lanka were considered when the selection was made.

The Top Employers will continue to benefit throughout the year with continuous support from CIMA for recruitment and training of staff, complimentary and discounted CPD sessions, effective communication through the Brand Ambassador Club (BAC) and many more benefits which are exclusive to CIMA Top Employers.

CGMA FLP embraced by leading tuition provider/universities: Recommended as the biggest revolutionary product in professional education 

CIMA’s revolutionary alternate route to completing the professional qualification was welcomed by leading higher education Providers in Sri Lanka post being launched in January. The CGMA Finance Leadership Program (CGMA FLP) provides an opportunity for students, employers and university students to embark on their CIMA studies through a state-of-the-art system. Created in response to the increased demand worldwide to deliver remote access and flexible self-paced online learning, this will develop future generations of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation holders, required for driving business performance and supporting economic recovery.

The first reseller on board for the CGMA FLP route is Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS) who in addition to providing the CGMA FLP product will also be assisting the CIMA students with additional support such as coaching, mentoring and exam techniques for the three case study exams. 

The University of West of Scotland (UWS) Degree program offered by ICBS has joined as the first University Partner offering the CGMA FLP pathway to their students. This new e-learning and assessment platform provide instant on-line access for aspiring business and finance leaders to learn finance skills needed in business to the equivalence of a master’s degree level of education. 

The CGMA FLP covers competencies in finance, accounting, business, people, and digital skills set out in the CIMA Professional Qualification syllabus and assesses their application across operations, management and strategy. Students can start their learning journey at an appropriate entry level, building on existing education achievement, credentials and practical experience, with their college, employer or university able to monitor and support their students as they progress. 

There are several other leading higher education providers and universities also signing up with CIMA Sri Lanka on this affordable and attractive proposition who will be revealed soon.

Fadhil Jiffry appointed as CIMA Country Network Committee Chair