Dr. Dinuja Perera

Biography

Educational Qualifications: B.B.Mgt(Acc)(Kelaniya), MBA(PIM), PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting & Corporate Governance), Macquarie University, Australia) Professional Qualifications: Member of the Accounting and Finance Association Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ), (2013 – Present) Member of the Institute of Public Accountants Australia (MIPA) Associate Member of the Institute of Financial Accountants (AFA) (UK) Accredited Trainer of Microfinance, Asian Development Bank Institute and Tokyo Development Learning Centre – The World Bank, (2008) Associate Member of the Microfinance Association, The Microfinance Association, Science & Innovative Centre, NUCLEUS Brunel Way, DA1 5GA, United Kingdom,(2011 – Present) Academic Experience: Senior Lecturer, Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya, (2010 –present) Lecturer, Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya, (2005-2010) Assistant Lecturer, Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya, (2003-2005) Working Experience: Audit Trainee, Ernst & Young (Chartered Accountants),(2002- 2003) Administrations: Coordinator, Improving Relevance & Quality of Undergraduate Education (IRQUE) World Bank Project, Business Management Accountancy Study Programme,(2009-2010). Student Counselor, University of Kelaniya, (2008-2012). Coordinator, Internship in Accountancy & Finance Programme, Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, (2007-2008).

Research Interest

International Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (IMQRES) - Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting & Corporate Governance, Macquarie University, Australia, (2012-2016). MERIT Award, Master of Business Administration, Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, (2008) Gold Medal, in recognition of the First Class Honors and highest aggregate at the B.B.Mgt (Accountancy) Special Degree - Offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Sri Lanka Division, (2003).