The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has revealed the appointment of Tharindu Wijewardana as the new head of the institute in Sri Lanka where it is well represented.

In his new capacity, Wijewardana will lead CIMA’s efforts in the South Asian country, concentrating on the development of the finance sector.

CIMA Asia Pacific vice-president Venkkat Ramanan said: “We are proud to see Tharindu take on this role. His appointment shows our belief in developing and recognising internal talent.

“It is always encouraging when our own people step up and take on greater responsibility. Sri Lanka is an important market for us. As we mark 60 years of our presence in the country, this appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to the future.

“It is about building on a strong foundation and ensuring we remain relevant and forward-looking for the years ahead.”

Wijewardana‘s role will involve building partnerships with employers, educational institutions, regulatory bodies, and also government agencies.

Wijewardana has a proven track record of collaborating with significant stakeholders in Sri Lanka, advocating for the importance of management accounting.

His background equips him to effectively pursue CIMA’s goals in the nation. He is committed to providing individuals with vital skills, while aiding businesses in locating the right talent to succeed in a very competitive environment.

Wijewardana is an Associate Chartered Management Accountant (UK) and has also earned the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and its predecessors have served the public interest for 137 years.

Established in 1919, CIMA has helped shaped the profession for more than 100 years.

Both of the organisation came together as AICPA & CIMA in 2017 to form an international alliance to promote accounting and finance.

They jointly serve some 580,000 members, candidates and registrants in no less than 150 countries and territories.