Experience & Achievements

Professional experience in tax advisory, transfer pricing, corporate tax compliance, and international taxation across Sri Lanka and the UAE.

Professional Experience

I have advised multinational and local clients on tax advisory, transfer pricing, corporate tax compliance, cross-border transactions, and due diligence engagements—delivering practical guidance aligned with regulatory requirements and global best practices.

Feb 2024 - Present

Head of Tax

Crevaty UAE

  • Leading clients through transition into the UAE corporate tax regime, ensuring compliance and optimized tax structures.
  • Providing tax and transfer pricing advisory on restructuring, business model transformation, and cross-border compliance.
  • Preparing Local File, Master File, TP disclosure documentation and evaluating TP policies against OECD/FTA requirements.
  • Delivering on-demand advisory for urgent, complex tax matters and regulatory updates.
  • Mentoring and supervising a team of tax professionals; conducting webinars and training sessions.
Jun 2022 - Jan 2024

Senior Tax Manager

PwC Sri Lanka

  • Delivered transfer pricing compliance, including Master File preparation, CbCR review, and OECD-aligned documentation.
  • Advised clients on cross-border tax planning, treaty applications, withholding tax, and international transactions.
  • Supported clients on ESOP/share option taxation and FDI structuring.
  • Managed corporate, individual income tax, and indirect tax computations and related compliance work.
  • Represented clients before Revenue Authorities and supported tax due diligence across industries.
Jan 2012 - Jun 2022

Senior Tax Manager

Deloitte Sri Lanka

  • Led the Transfer Pricing Team for Sri Lanka, managing TP engagements and client delivery.
  • Prepared TP documentation, benchmarking studies, economic analyses, and value-chain assessments.
  • Prepared and reviewed corporate, partnership, and individual tax computations.
  • Managed compliance work including VAT, NBT, ESC, Financial VAT and PAYE.
Sep 2006 - May 2010

Audit Executive

Deloitte Sri Lanka / Baker Tilly Sri Lanka

  • Performed statutory audits across multiple sectors and supported audit planning, risk assessment, and reporting.
  • Evaluated internal controls, compliance systems, financial reporting accuracy, and regulatory reporting mechanisms.
  • Reviewed accounting records, inventory processes, and operating procedures for compliance and efficiency.

Core Strengths

Transfer Pricing & Economic Analysis

Benchmarking studies, TP policy evaluation, documentation support, and defensible analyses aligned to best practices.

Tax Advisory & Compliance

Corporate tax computations, indirect tax compliance, and practical advisory tailored to business requirements.

International & Cross-Border Tax

Treaty applications, withholding tax advisory, and structuring support for international transactions.

Due Diligence & Risk Management

Tax due diligence, risk identification, and actionable recommendations for transactions and business changes.

Commitment to Excellence

Every engagement is handled with attention to detail, clear communication, and a commitment to compliance and practical outcomes. My goal is to help clients navigate complex tax environments confidently—while maintaining strong documentation and governance.

Representative Engagement Areas

Corporate tax and VAT advisory and compliance support, international and cross-border tax advisory, transfer pricing documentation and analysis (Local File / Master File review), tax risk and compliance management, and tax due diligence support across diverse industries.

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