Yashika Dissanayake

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Yashika Dissanayake is a double Master’s holder, having earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and a Master’s in Financial Economics (MFE) from the University of Colombo. She also holds a B.Com (Finance) Special Degree with Honours from the University of Kelaniya and is a passed finalist of both CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Lecturer Profile

Yashika is a passionate and dynamic lecturer, known for her ability to simplify complex finance concepts and engage students through real-world insights. She is a sought-after resource for professional finance qualifications such as CIMA and ACCA, where she specializes in Financial Management, Financial Reporting, and related disciplines. Her academic grounding, combined with extensive corporate experience, enables her to offer a practical, application-oriented teaching style that resonates with students. She is committed to nurturing future finance professionals with a blend of academic excellence and industry relevance.

Corporate Profile

Yashika began her corporate journey as an Equity Research Analyst at First Guardian Equities (Pvt) Ltd, where she gained strong analytical exposure to capital markets. She then transitioned to a core finance and treasury role at Aviva UK Ltd, expanding her knowledge of international finance and banking operations.

She went on to serve as the Group Treasury Manager at Brandix Group, where she led treasury functions across multiple geographies including Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Singapore, and others. Subsequently, she took on a senior leadership role at Ceylon Biscuits Limited, heading group treasury operations and overseeing funding across Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh.

Currently, she is employed by a leading Australian multinational, contributing to its Group Financial Reporting Division, where she plays a key role in managing international reporting, compliance, and group-level financial consolidation.

Contribution to the Profession

Beyond her corporate and academic roles, Yashika has made notable contributions to the broader profession. She has served as a panellist and speaker at various industry forums, offering valuable insights into evolving trends in finance, corporate governance, and treasury practices. She has also been actively engaged as a resource consultant for several professional bodies, contributing to curriculum development and syllabus review processes for finance and accounting programs.

Her deep commitment to continuous learning and professional development, both locally and internationally, reflects her belief in lifelong learning and her passion for shaping the future of the finance profession.