Mr.
M. A. G. N Jayasooriya
Lecturer (Probationary)
Department of Accounting
gayanthajayasooriya@sjp.ac.lk
BIO
Holds a first class bachelor's degree in Accounting, supplemented by additional professional courses in the field. With substantial practical exposure to financial management gained from experience at a financial analysis firm. Currently engaged in teaching undergraduate and professional accounting courses.
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Accounting Information Systems and ERP Applications
- Accounting and Financial Modeling
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Management Accounting
- Corporate Governance and Ethics
- Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Accounting
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Accounting Education and Internship
- Sustainability Accounting Adoption in Companies
- Ancient Sustainability Practices
- Technological Innovations in Accounting
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Business Administration, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2024)
- B. Sc Accounting (Special), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2020)
AWARDS & HONOURS
- Dr. Patrick Mendis Prize
Awarded by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Gold Medal and Prize presented by the Association of Charted Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Awarded by Department of Accounting - BESA -FMSC Award
Awarded by University of Sri Jayewardenepura - First in order of Merit
Awarded by Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka - Mastercard Gold Medal
Awarded by University of Colombo
PUBLICATIONS
Administrative Assignments
Vice President - Alumni Association of Accountancy
2023.03.24 - Up to now
Coordination between the Department and Alumni Association. Development of alumni database. Coordination of the scholarship program of the association.
Assistant Coordinator - Skill Development Programme of Intern Accountants - Year IV
2022.01.01 - Up to now
Internship evaluation including VIVA Visiting of internship providers Organizing internship mentoring sessions for second year undergraduates
Consultancy Work
Academic Consultancy - Institute of Certified Management Accountants
2022.01.01 - Up to now
Evaluation of annual reports for Integrated Reporting Competition
MEDIA APPEARANCES
Magazine
Financial Ratio Analysis - ‘Business Legacy’, G.C.E Advanced Level Business Studies Magazine
2022.11.21 https://mgt.sjp.ac.lk/bus/business-legacy/
The magazine was published in both Sinhala and English medium.