Ruchira Perera
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Ruchira Asanka Perera holds a First Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and Financial Management from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), affiliated with the same university. Professionally, he is:
A Member of the Certified Practising Accountants (CPA), Australia
An Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK and a CGMA
A Fellow Member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (FCMA), Sri Lanka
Lecture Profile
Ruchira is a highly respected lecturer in Management Accounting and Financial Management, with over 15 years of teaching experience across a wide range of institutions. He has contributed extensively to professional education at:
CMA Sri Lanka and CA Sri Lanka (core lecturer)
University of Sri Jayewardenepura – Visiting lecturer for Final Level and 3rd year students in the Departments of Accounting and Finance
Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT)
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
Bristol Institute
Jayasekera Management Centre (JMC)
Lecturing Achievements
Over the years, Mr. Perera has guided numerous students to academic excellence, producing multiple prize winners at different stages of professional accountancy examinations. His commitment to clarity and practical insight has made him a favourite among students aspiring to succeed in professional finance and management accounting qualifications.
Corporate Profile
In the corporate sector, Mr. Perera serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer at Concord Apparel (Pvt) Ltd, a leading apparel company in Sri Lanka. His previous roles include:
Group Financial Controller at Fentons Ltd, a Hayleys PLC subsidiary
Financial Controller at Gateway Hotel Airport Garden
Financial Controller at Hi Fashion (Pvt) Ltd, part of the Hirdaramani Group
These leadership roles reflect his depth in strategic finance, financial control, and corporate governance across various sectors.
Contribution to the Profession
Ruchira is an active contributor to the accounting profession in Sri Lanka and the region. His key contributions include:
Serving as a Governing Council Member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka since 2013
Representing CMA Sri Lanka at numerous local and international conferences, delivering presentations in countries such as India and Bangladesh
Being a Board Member of the Cost and Management Accounting Standards Board (CMASB), which contributes to the standard-setting process in Sri Lanka
