Kusal Nissanka

Kusal Nissanka has a strong background in finance and administration, with a focus on risk management and accounting. Kusal began their career as an Audit Senior at HULUGALLE SAMARASINGHE & COMPANY (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS), where they gained experience in auditing. Kusal then joined Ernst & Young as an Assistant Manager, where they reviewed business operations and prepared audit strategies. In 2004, they joined the Colombo Stock Exchange, starting as an Accountant and gradually progressing to the role of Head of Finance and Administration. In this role, they were responsible for developing and updating enterprise risk management policies and business continuity plans, as well as overseeing accounting and reporting functions. Currently, Kusal Nissanka is working as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration at the Colombo Stock Exchange.

Kusal Nissanka began their education by attending Richmond College in 1995. However, no specific degree or field of study is available for this period. From 1997 to 2011, they attended the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, where they obtained a Bsc. Business Administration special degree with a focus on Management & Finance.

In 2000, Kusal Nissanka joined the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, where they studied Accounting and Finance. Kusal completed this program in 2004, becoming a Fellow Member of the institute. In 2008-2009, they pursued further education in Management accounting, earning another Fellow Membership from The Institute of Chartered Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka.

In 2011-2012, Nissanka pursued higher education at Cardiff Metropolitan University, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Their field of study during this program focused on Corporate Strategy and marketing management.

In 2015, they completed a program at CIMA and became an Associate Member of the institution. Their studies at CIMA concentrated on Strategy, Risk Management, and Finance.

No specific start and end dates are given for Nissanka's education at the Chartered Global Management Accountant program, suggesting that this education may be ongoing or not yet completed. Therefore, no specific degree or field of study can be attributed to this program.