Hello! I'm Chathura
I have 11 years of combined experience in the sectors of auditing, accounting, finance, and banking. My background is in accounting, finance, and banking. I had the chance to advance my career by holding a variety of positions in the aforementioned fields, including Audit Trainee, Accounts Executive, Finance Executive, Assistant Accountant, Senior Assistant Accountant, Assistant Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, and Credit Manager in several major conglomerates in Sri Lanka.
I joined DFCC Bank PLC in 2015, one of the top commercial banks in Sri Lanka, and as of now, I have over seven years of experience as a professional banker. I currently hold the title of Credit Manager at DFCC Bank PLC, connected to the Regional Credit Hub Kurunegala.
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Chathura Dharmasena
Credit Manager - DFCC Bank PLC
+94762200701
Email:
Address:
Marukwaththa, Bamunugedara, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Date of Birth:
October 14th, 1987
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2015-2022
Credit Manager/ Relationship Manager/
Assistant Relationship Manager
DFCC Bank PLC
My employer for the last 07 years, DFCC Bank PLC is one of the leading commercial Banks of Sri Lanka with a history of over 65 years. I joined DFCC Bank PLC in 2015 as an Assistant Relationship Manager attached to Monaragala Branch. Thereafter promoted to Relationship Manager in the year 2018 and got a transfer to Kurunegala Branch. Then again I got the opportunity to transfer to Regional Credit Hub in 2021 as a Credit Manager and hold the same position up to now. In my Banking career, I got the opportunity to handle different portfolio segments from Micro to the corporate level, Relationship buildings, Team works, and analytical skills as well to improve my negotiation skills.
2014-2015
Senior Assistant Accountant
JAT Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
JAT is the famous and leading brand in wood coating in Sri Lanka. As Senior Assistant Accountant, I helped the company in the implementation of a new ERP system.
2012-2014
Assistant Accountant/Finance Executive
Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Hutch is one of the telecommunications operators of Sri Lanka which is operating under the Hutchison Whampoa group of Hongkong. I joined Hutch as a Finance Executive and was later promoted to Assistant Accountant. I have been awarded the " Best Employee Finance Department" award in 2013 for my contribution to the company.
2011-2012
Accounts Executive
Fantasia Elastics (Pvt) Ltd
There are only a few elastics manufacturers in Sri Lanka and Fantasia Elastics (Pvt) Ltd is one of them. I joined Fantasia as an Accounts Executive when I was an undergraduate.
2010-2011
Audit Trainee
A.S Associates
My first Audit experience was gathered from A.S Associates where I was able to become a team member in several audits.
2006-2007
Banking Assistant
Peoples' Bank
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Master of Business Administration
Landon Metropolitan Univesity
I have enrolled in the MBA program of London Metropolitan Univesity in 2022 to enhance my knowledge the in field of Business Administration. Further, I wish to gather knowledge regarding the latest trends in business, the global context of HRM and leadership, and other subjects.
B.Sc Accounting (special) - Second Class Upper Division
University of Sri Jayawardenepura(USJP)
The leading government University for Management Studies and Commerce in Sri Lanka. I ahve enrolled in the BSc Accountancy Degree in the year 2007 and completed the degree with Second Class Upper Division in the year 2011. The core subjects were Advanced Financial Accounting, Advanced Financial Management, Advanced Taxation, Auditing, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Investment and Portfolio Management, and Business Valuation Theory and Applications.
Member of The Institue of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
CPM Sri Lanka is the professional body for professional Managers of Sri Lanka where I have obtained the membership in 2022.
Strategic Professional Level
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA is the professional accounting body of the UK. I have obtained the exemptions for 09 subjects out of the 13 subjects in ACCA exams and now following the Strategic Professional Level and willing to complete the final exam by end of 2022.
The Institue of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka
Managerial Level
CMA Sri Lanka is the professional Accounting body for Management Accountants in Sri Lanka. I was able to complete Managerial Level and currently reading for the remaining two subjects of Strategic Level.
Intermediate Level
The Institue of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
CA Sri Lanka is one of the leading professional accounting bodies in Sri Lanka. I completed the Chartered Intermediate Level of CA exams in 2014.
Diploma in Computerized Accounting
London Institute of Management
In 2010, I was able to complete a Dimpola in Computerized Accounting which covered Accounting software of ACC Pac, Quick Books, M.Y.OB, and Tally. I have been awarded A grade for successfully completing the diploma.
Primary and Secondary Education
Ibbagamuwa Central College
ICC is one of the leading schools in North Central Province which contributed to developing many leading professionals in the world. I have completed my O/Ls and A/L with one of the best results in the school. O/L exam had been completed with 07 A passes and A/L had been completed with 3A passes securing the 91st place in the Island in commerce stream in 2006.
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Power Point - Proficient
Adobe - Proficient
Team Player
English Language
EXPERTISE
Accounting
Part of my experience is in the accounting field in different kind of designations.
Accounts Executive, Finance Executive, Assistant Accountant and Assistant Accountant in multinational conglomerates gave me the opportunity to develop my career as an accountant.
Credit Eveluation
Currently I'm having a vast experience in the field of Credit Evaluation.
Over the past 8 years I'm engaged in credit evaluation in Banking sector.