AICPA and CIMA recognise 20 Top Employers in Sri Lanka

CIMA President Sarah Ghosh, APAC Regional Vice President Venkkat Ramanan and Country Manager Sri Lanka Zahara Ansary recognising MAS Holdings placed first in the ranking. MAS Legato CEO Suranga Nanayakkara accepting the award

AICPA and CIMA’s Top 20 Employer representatives with CIMA President Sarah Ghosh, APAC Regional Vice President Venkkat Ramanan and Country Manager Sri Lanka Zahara Ansary

AICPA and CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, revealed the names of the most attractive companies for accounting and finance professionals in Sri Lanka in their 2024 Top Employers list. 

AICPA and CIMA’s Top Employers list was created to recognise companies, which proactively support the development of the accounting and finance profession in Sri Lanka and help them build thriving careers. 

They were recognised at the CIMA President’s Reception held on 8 March 2024 at the Main Ballroom, Shangri La, Colombo. 

CIMA President and the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Co-Chair Sarah Ghosh, FCMA (UK), CGMA said: “This year’s Top Employers are a true inspiration to the business community, the work that they do to empower future accounting, finance, and business leaders and the profession is incredible. We are pleased to have su ch strong partners that support our members and candidates to unlock their full potential and drive long-term career success year after year. Huge congratulations go to all of them for getting the recognition they deserve.”

AICPA and CIMA Country Manager – Sri Lanka Zahara Ansary, FCMA (UK), CGMA said: “We are delighted to recognise organisations that are truly dedicated to nurturing accounting, finance, and business talent in Sri Lanka. Some of the organisations have been recognised as Top Employers for several years, which is a true testament to ongoing dedication to foster high-performance cultures and positive work environments. We are proud to call them our Top Employers and truly appreciate their 

support.”

The 2024 Top Employers in Sri Lanka are:

MAS Holdings Ltd.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka

John Keells Holdings PLC

DFCC Bank PLC

Brandix Apparel Ltd.

Hayleys PLC

National Development Bank PLC

Ernst & Young Sri Lanka

Acuity Knowledge Partners

WNS Global Services Ltd. 

(Sri Lanka)

Dialog Axiata PLC

Deloitte

Hatton National Bank PLC

People’s Bank

HSBC Sri Lanka

KPMG Sri Lanka

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC

HSBC Global Service Centre 

Sri Lanka

Aitken Spence PLC

Standard Chartered 

Bank