Two exceptional women from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) have made the nation proud by winning top honours at the prestigious SAFA Women Leadership Awards, a regional platform that celebrates excellence, leadership, and impact among women in the accounting profession across South Asia.
CA Sri Lanka member, Pyumi Sumanasekara, was honoured with the “ESG Visionary Woman Award” while CA Student Dinali Jayasinghe won the “Rising Woman Student Award – CA” at a grand event held at Cinnamon Life.
Out of seven competitive categories open to SAFA member countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, Sumanasekara, and Jayasinghe emerged victorious, showcasing the remarkable talent and leadership nurtured within CA Sri Lanka fraternity.
Sumanasekara, currently serves as a Partner – Climate Change & Sustainability Services at KPMG, and brings over 18 years of experience in audit, assurance, and advisory, including more than 16 years focused on ESG and climate change. Her global expertise spans London, the Middle East, and Asia. Her leadership in ESG strategy, governance, and reporting has established her as a visionary in driving sustainable transformation across industries. She has a Master’s Degree in Financial Economics.
Jayasinghe, is currently an Assistant Manager in Audit and Assurance at Deloitte Sri Lanka. She ranked first in the CA Sri Lanka Business Level Examination in June 2021. She also holds a first-class degree in Accounting from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
The SAFA Women Leadership Awards serve as a beacon of inspiration for future generations of accounting professionals, with the awards underscoring the importance of empowering women to lead with purpose, drive innovation, and make meaningful contributions to society and the profession.