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Anjana Herath

Anjana Herath

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Chartered accountant (ACA) with over 10 years of experience specialising in banking and financial services across the UK, UAE, and Sri Lanka. Currently working in a hybrid role as a Banking Audit & Capital Markets Manager at PwC London, leading audits of PRA/FCA-regulated banks and supporting capital market transactions. Experienced in reviewing ICAAP, ILAAP, ALCO, and Pillar 3 disclosures as part of external audits, and advising on the quality of Historical Financial Information (HFI) for listings. Proven track record of engaging directly with CFOs, audit committees, and boards to deliver insights on capital, liquidity, and financial governance. Strong leadership background in mentoring teams, combined with deep technical knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP and UK regulatory frameworks.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Manager

PwC
01.2020 - Current
  • Manage a hybrid portfolio supporting PRA/FCA-regulated banks and investment firms through external audits and capital market transactions.
  • Contributed to establishing the new Historical Financial Information (HFI) team, enhancing the quality and reliability of HFI used in IPOs and debt listings.
  • Lead end-to-end audits of UK banks and investment firms, reviewing ICAAP, ILAAP, and Pillar 3 disclosures as part of the audit process.
  • Deliver audit opinions on financial statements prepared under IFRS and UK GAAP, ensuring high standards of accuracy, disclosure, and governance.
  • Advise banking clients on improving internal controls over regulatory reporting, treasury operations, and financial resource management.
  • Collaborate directly with CFOs, heads of finance, and board-level audit committees to present audit findings, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations.
  • Mentor and develop audit teams working on complex banking engagements, fostering strong technical capability and regulatory awareness.
  • Apply data-driven audit techniques and advanced Excel analytics to review capital and liquidity data, enhancing insight into funding, asset-liability management, and business performance.

Senior Auditor

EY
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Delivered external audits for DFSA - and UAE Central Bank-regulated firms, including PIB and Client Monies reporting.
  • Reviewed ALCO and treasury reports as part of audit procedures.
  • Introduced data-driven audit techniques to improve audit efficiency and insights.
  • Managed small teams and built strong client relationships in a multicultural environment.

Audit Trainee to Assistant Manager

EY
02.2014 - 02.2018
  • Successfully completed CA exams while managing tight deadlines for client engagements and advancing to the position of Assistant Manager at EY within four years, showcasing strong multitasking and time management abilities.
  • Recognized for leadership and technical skills by leading challenging client engagements even as a junior auditor, demonstrating an early commitment to high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.



Education

Associate Member -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Special) -

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Sri Lanka

Completed Level 2 -

CFA Institue
US

Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka -

Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Passed Finalist -

Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Skills

  • Leadership & mentoring in hybrid project and audit teams
  • Financial reporting (IFRS & UK GAAP)
  • Planning, analytical thinking & organisational ability
  • Effective communicator with boards, CFOs & regulators
  • High integrity, professional judgement & attention to detail
  • Advanced Excel & data analytics tools
  • Familiarity with group structures & cross-border reporting

Timeline

Manager

PwC
01.2020 - Current

Senior Auditor

EY
03.2018 - 01.2020

Audit Trainee to Assistant Manager

EY
02.2014 - 02.2018

Associate Member -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Special) -

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Completed Level 2 -

CFA Institue

Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka -

Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka

Passed Finalist -

Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka

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