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H Connect International team with CPA Australia Board President and Chair Professor Dale Pinto FCPA during his official visit
H Connect International (a Hirdaramani Group venture), a leading global Business Process Management (BPM) and Outsourcing company, was honoured to welcome CPA Australia Board President and Chair Professor Dale Pinto FCPA, for an official visit. He was accompanied by the CPA Australia delegation Regional Manager – Middle East and South Asia Jatin Sharma, Business Development Manager – Emerging Markets, Global Growth Strategy Don Poh, and Business Development Manager – Sri Lanka Liaison Pramudi Nanayakkara.
The visit marks a significant milestone in H Connect International’s strategic partnership with CPA Australia, reflecting the company’s position as the first CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner (REP) in Sri Lanka. The alliance is designed to support professional development and cultivate a workforce capable of meeting global standards in finance, accounting and operational services.
During the visit, discussions centred on the future of the accounting profession, CPA Australia’s global leadership, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies into the CPA curriculum. The sessions emphasised the importance of producing technology-ready and adaptable professionals prepared for the evolving demands of international markets.
CPA Australia Board President and Chair Professor Dale Pinto FCPA (centre left) with H Connect International Director Rakhil Hirdaramani (centre right) to officiate H Connect International as the first CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner in Sri Lanka
Professor Pinto also engaged in a townhall with H Connect International’s senior leadership, CPA Australia members, students, and operational teams, sharing insights on global business trends, the evolving accounting profession, regulatory developments, finance leadership, and organisational resilience.
H Connect International Director Rakhil Hirdaramani said: “Hosting Professor Dale Pinto and the CPA Australia delegation was a privilege. This visit reinforces our commitment to developing talent that is not only technically proficient but strategically prepared to thrive in a global business environment. Collaborations like these ensure our teams remain future-ready and competitive on the international stage.”
H Connect International Assistant Vice President – Operations Schumela Perera said: “As a leader in outsourcing services for the Australian Businesses, we are honoured to host Professor Pinto and the CPA Australia delegation. We actively promote the CPA Australia qualification for our people working with Australian clients, as we believe it adds significant value to their professional growth. This initiative embarks on a journey to build deeper partnerships with CPA Australia and to establish a centre of excellence in finance and accounting in Sri Lanka, specifically tailored for the Australian market.”
The visit highlights H Connect International’s ongoing commitment to innovation, talent development, and positioning Sri Lanka as a hub for world-class finance, accounting, and operational services.
