Praneeth Mihiran Boda Hannadige
Uxbridge,UK
Summary
Experienced audit professional with expertise in ISA (UK) Audit Standards and UK GAAP (FRS 102) & IFRS, including IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16. Demonstrates proficiency in Companies Act 2006 Reporting, substantive testing, controls testing, and audit planning & risk assessment. Skilled in lead schedules and working paper review, ensuring audit quality through Inflo / CCH Audit Automation / APT - BDO. Advanced Excel capabilities complement strong team leadership & coaching skills. Effective stakeholder management with CFOs, FDs, and audit committees is supported by professional scepticism & judgement. Committed to FRC Ethical Standard & Independence Compliance while managing multiple engagements with time & project management expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Audit Semi Senior
KLSA LLP
Harrow, London
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted end-to-end audit fieldwork adhering to ISA (UK) standards and firm methodology.
- Executed substantive and controls testing across key financial statement areas, including revenue and expenses.
- Completed detailed audit working papers using Inflo and other leading audit platforms.
- Led communication with client finance teams to gather information and address queries.
- Supported Seniors and Managers in discussing audit findings and presenting issues to clients.
- Reviewed junior team members' work for accuracy, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
- Assisted in allocating tasks during engagements to ensure efficiency and budget adherence.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements under FRS 102/IFRS, including intercompany eliminations.
Accounts executive
APT accountants LLP
Lewisham, United Kingdom
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Facilitated timely preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
- Maintained enhanced bookkeeping processes for clients.
- Reconciled bank statements and ledgers, ensuring high accuracy levels.
- Supervised posting of supplier invoices to streamline accounting procedures.
- Produced precise general ledger entries using Xero and Hub Doc.
- Prepared financial statements based on FRS 102 (1A) and FRS 105.
Accountant
Lanwa Sansatha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed and utilised reports to assist leadership in key decision-making processes.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs against actual figures.
- Liaised with external auditors to prepare comprehensive audit reports.
- Reconciled control accounts monthly, investigating variances and initiating corrective actions.
- Managed payroll operations by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
- Ensured smooth month-end and year-end closing processes for company.
- Collaborated with various departments on financial and accounting matters.
Accountant
Lanka Premium Beverages (Pvt) Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared and developed monthly management packs, accounts, and KPIs to support decision-making.
- Reconciled opening balances and executed all balance sheet reconciliations.
- Enhanced workflow through collaboration with Order Management and Product Distribution.
- Analysed and reconciled data, improving accuracy to support operational processes.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis using MS Dynamics ERP.
- Investigated budget variances to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Documented departmental processes to foster accountability among team members.
Audit Senior
BDO Sri Lanka and Maldives
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Led audit planning meetings to establish comprehensive strategies aligned with ISA and BDO methodology.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments and assessed internal controls for high-risk audit areas.
- Developed planning documents, including materiality assessments and analytical review summaries.
- Managed full audit lifecycles for finance sector clients, including CBSL-regulated institutions.
- Executed complex substantive testing on loan portfolios, liquidity ratios, and regulatory capital computations.
- Reviewed financial statements for compliance with IFRS and SLFRS standards.
- Collaborated with specialists on financial instruments and fair value measurement issues.
- Presented key findings to senior management and Audit Committees of listed entities.
- Identified process inefficiencies and implemented improvements to enhance audit quality and engagement efficiency.
Education
MSc - Management
University of Essex
UK 10.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Business Management Special Degree - Accountancy
University of Kelaniya
Sri LankaSkills
- ISA (UK) Audit Standards
- UK GAAP (FRS 102) & IFRS (IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16)
- Companies Act 2006 Reporting
- Substantive Testing & Controls Testing
- Financial Instruments & ECL (Expected Credit Loss)
- Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
- Lead Schedules & Working Paper Review
- Audit Quality
- Inflo / CCH Audit Automation / APT - BDO
- Advanced Excel
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Stakeholder Management (CFO, FD, Audit Committee)
- Professional Scepticism & Judgement
- Time & Project Management (Multiple Engagements)
- FRC Ethical Standard & Independence Compliance
- Strong Communication & Documentation Skills
- Banking & Financial Services Audit Knowledge
Accomplishments
2nd Runner‑Up – Best Intern Award (2016), Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya
Certification
- ACA - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Audit Semi Senior
KLSA LLP
02.2024 - Current
Accounts executive
APT accountants LLP
09.2023 - 02.2024
MSc - Management
University of Essex
10.2022 - 09.2023
Accountant
Lanwa Sansatha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Limited
01.2022 - 09.2022
Accountant
Lanka Premium Beverages (Pvt) Limited
02.2020 - 01.2022
Audit Senior
BDO Sri Lanka and Maldives
02.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Business Management Special Degree - Accountancy
University of Kelaniya