Mirjalni Janarthanan

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Mirjalni Janarthanan is a highly accomplished academic and finance professional, holding the prestigious designation of Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), United Kingdom. She graduated with First Class Honours in BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University and is also a certified project mentor for the same degree program. Demonstrating a strong foundation in business and accounting from an early age, she completed a Diploma in Business Management from IDM and earned top grades at Edexcel G.C.E. Advanced Level. Her academic distinction includes securing the Sri Lankan 1st Prize with a World Rank of 11th in ACCA Paper P3 – Business Analysis, and she was recognized with the ACCA Affiliate Prize in June 2014. She is further certified in QuickBooks Online and Xero Advisor, strengthening her technical proficiency in modern accounting tools.

Lecture Profile

With over a decade of teaching experience, Mirjalni has established herself as a passionate and dynamic lecturer, specializing in professional and academic qualifications. She currently serves as a visiting lecturer and mentor at institutions such as Achievers Lanka Business School and BIMT Campus, while also conducting freelance online lectures for ACCA SBL students worldwide. Her subject expertise includes Strategic Business Leader (SBL), UK Taxation, Audit and Assurance, and other core modules from qualifications such as ACCA, ICASL, IFA (UK), and university-affiliated programs. She has delivered academic content for the University of the West of Scotland, Queen Margaret University, and the Scottish Qualification Authority. Mirjalni is well known for her ability to deliver complex topics in an engaging and accessible manner, and for her commitment to helping students not only pass but excel in their exams.

Lecturing Achievements

Mirjalni’s lecturing journey is marked by consistent achievements in student performance, institutional recognition, and academic mentorship. She has successfully guided hundreds of students through rigorous examinations and academic research projects. Her tenure at Imperial College of Business Studies included her role as project leader for obtaining and maintaining the ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner status. She has also been instrumental in mentoring students for the Oxford Brookes University research project, both locally and internationally. Her approach emphasizes structured syllabus coverage, time management training, and personalized academic guidance. These strategies have proven effective in delivering tangible results and building student confidence. Her ability to conduct mock exams, prepare final assessments, and offer detailed feedback has contributed to her reputation as a results-driven educator.

Corporate Profile

In addition to her academic career, Mirjalni brings valuable industry experience through several roles in finance and taxation. She served as a Tax Consultant at Christopher Management Consultings Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, where she worked on UK self-assessments, tax research, and client advisory using platforms such as TaxCalc, QuickBooks, and Xero. Her role also involved preparing business plans and procedural manuals across various industries. Prior to that, she was the Accountant at Findmyfare (Pvt) Ltd, where she managed financial statements, MIS reporting, and banking relations using ERP systems. Earlier in her career, she held the position of Management Trainee at Orit Trading Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, handling foreign currency transactions, financial analysis, and order management systems. These corporate roles have enriched her lecturing with practical insights and real-world applications.

Contribution to the Profession

Mirjalni is deeply engaged in the development of the accounting profession, both through her lecturing roles and broader contributions. She has been an active member of the ACCA Student Committee and currently serves on the ACCA Student Development Sub-Committee. Through these platforms, she advocates for student engagement, academic standards, and career development. As a certified project mentor, she has helped shape the academic journeys of numerous students undertaking research in applied accounting. Her efforts in conducting workshops, creating exam content, and providing one-on-one mentorship underscore her dedication to continuous professional development in the field. She is committed to nurturing a new generation of finance professionals who are not only technically sound but also ethically grounded and strategically capable.