Gold Medal Winners at the 52nd Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
The Department of Accounting and AFMA proudly congratulates the following graduates of the BSc Honours in Accounting Degree Programme on receiving prestigious gold medals at the 52nd General Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, held on 14 October 2026, in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements.
1. Ms. Pawani Perera
Gold Medals Awarded: Prof. V. A. D. S. Samaratunga and B. R. De Silva Memorial Gold Medal and KPMG Gold Medal
Academic and Professional Qualifications: BSc Honours in Accounting (USJ); ACA; ACCA Strategic Professional Level (Reading)
Current Position: Audit Supervisor, KPMG Sri Lanka
2. Ms. Piyumi Karunanayaka
Gold Medal Awarded: Prof. V. A. D. S. Samaratunga and B. R. De Silva Memorial Gold Medal
Academic and Professional Qualifications: BSc Honours in Accounting (USJ); ACA; ACCA Strategic Professional Level (Reading)
Current Position: Assistant Manager, AH Financial Group
3. Ms. Yerani Gunawardana
Gold Medal Awarded: Prof. V. A. D. S. Samaratunga and B. R. De Silva Memorial Gold Medal
Academic and Professional Qualifications: BSc Honours in Accounting (USJ); CA Strategic Level (Reading); ACCA Strategic Professional Level (Reading); Certified Tax Advisor (CTA)
Current Position: Independent Financial Analyst, Quiddity Research
4. Mr. Askar Aslam
Gold Medal Awarded: KPMG Gold Medal
Academic and Professional Qualifications: BSc Honours in Accounting (USJ); ICASL Passed Finalist (Viva Pending); ACCA Strategic Professional Level (Reading); CMA Managerial Level (Reading)
Current Position: Audit Supervisor, KPMG Sri Lanka
5. Ms. Naadiya Khulusie
Gold Medal Awarded: ACCA Gold Medal
Academic and Professional Qualifications: BSc Honours in Accounting (USJ); CIMA Passed Finalist; CIM Passed Finalist; ACCA Strategic Professional Level (Reading); Higher Diploma in IT (UCSC)
Current Position: Lecturer (TA)
6. Mr. Chamika Sachith
Gold Medal Awarded: CIMA Gold Medal
Academic and Professional Qualifications: BSc Honours in Accounting (USJ); IFS Certified Practitioner – Finance Consultant; IFS Certified Practitioner – SCM Consultant; ACCA Strategic Professional Level (Reading)
Current Position: ERP Consultant, Platned Syngco Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
7. Ms. Nethmi Prabodya
Gold Medal Awarded: CA Sri Lanka Gold Medal
Academic and Professional Qualifications: BSc Honours in Accounting (USJ); ICASL Passed Finalist (Viva Pending); ACCA Strategic Professional Level (Reading)
Current Position: Audit Supervisor, KPMG Sri Lanka
The Department of Accounting and AFMA extends their heartfelt congratulations to all seven Gold Medal recipients on their remarkable achievements. Their academic excellence, dedication, and commitment to professional development bring great pride to the Department, the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.