MEET OUR TEAM
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Saman is the Managing Partner of Ratnayake T.A & Co. (RTA) and a council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. With over two decades of hands-on experience in auditing, finance, risk management, and corporate advisory, he has led audits, corporate finance projects, and advisory assignments for listed and non-listed companies, conglomerates, joint ventures, and cross-border operations, including tenures at BDO Partners and PwC Botswana.
A Fellow of CA Sri Lanka (FCA), FCMA, FMAAT, and an Associate of ACCA and ACMA (AUS), Saman specializes in statutory and tax audits, GAAP translations, investment analysis, and corporate advisory services. He has extensive experience in conglomerate audits, special investigations, risk management, and foreign direct investment projects, combining technical expertise with strategic insight to drive organizational impact.
In addition to his professional practice, Saman serves as a Non-Executive Independent Director and actively contributes to multiple professional committees, including those focused on accounting standards, tax education, and professional development. He also shares his knowledge as a lecturer at NSBM and as a visiting lecturer at the University of Wayamba and the University of Rajarata, mentoring the next generation of finance professionals.
Desmond is a Chartered Accountant and senior finance executive with over 20 years of post-qualification experience in finance, treasury, and crisis management, primarily within the leisure and hospitality sector. He has led financial strategy and turnaround initiatives for listed companies, including managing severe disruptions such as the 2019 Easter attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic.
He served as CFO for a leading hotel group, overseeing finance and treasury operations for three listed Sri Lankan resort companies. His background includes eight years with Big Four firms (KPMG and PwC), providing strong expertise in IFRS/IAS, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit standards. In addition to traditional finance leadership, he has practical expertise in digital assets and cryptocurrency, currently working as a Consultant/CFO for Valamka SAS and contributing as a resource person and advisory committee member for CA Sri Lanka Business School on digital assets and crypto education.
Strategic & Technical Finance
Treasury & capital management, financial restructuring, IFRS/IAS/GRI reporting, budgeting & forecasting, crisis/stakeholder management, internal controls & process optimization, financial evaluation & modelling.
Digital Assets & Modern Finance
Digital asset/crypto strategy, blockchain applications, digital-asset treasury management, and technical & fundamental analysis of crypto markets.
How We Work
We deliver professional services with precision and insight, helping businesses navigate the complexities of today’s financial and regulatory landscape. Our teams of highly experienced professionals work closely with clients, providing tailored solutions that align with their unique goals. By managing financial, compliance, and operational challenges, we enable businesses to focus on what they do best, growing and succeeding in their core operations.
Collaboration and client focus are at the heart of everything we do. Whether supporting local start-ups or multinational corporations, our structured approach ensures high-quality service, timely delivery, and effective supervision across every engagement.
OUR key professionals
Raised in Mexico City, César developed an early awareness of the security and crime issues in my country. This awareness profoundly impacted him and steered his career toward the fight against financial crime.
César holds a law degree from La Salle University in Mexico City, am certified in the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism and has specialised with the National Institute of Criminal Sciences in the Prevention & Prosecution of Operations with Illicit Proceeds.
CORE SKILLS
• Implementation of general provisions for the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing
• Strategy implementation in fighting organised crime and terrorism
• Financial crime audit and risk management
• Financial crime risk management
• Financial criminal prevention and investigation
• Management of crisis teams in actions against financial crime
• Protection of financial products consumers and investment companies
• Negotiation with financial and judicial authorities
Clara is a Colombian-born, Swiss-naturalised environmental risk specialist with a background in biology and desert studies. Raised between Colombia and Mexico, her early experiences in regions affected by social conflict and environmental fragility shaped her commitment to resilience and sustainability. She specialises in climate and disaster risk assessment, adaptation planning, and inclusive policy design. Since 2008, Clara has advised governments, UN agencies, development banks, and private initiatives worldwide, contributing to major climate adaptation and resilience projects across the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond.
CORE SKILLS
• Climate and disaster risk and vulnerability assessment
• Climate adaptation and resilience planning
• Policy analysis and formulation
• Strategy, project design, and implementation
• Gender and disability inclusion mainstreaming
• Team leadership and management
• Monitoring, evaluation, and capacity building
• Training and mentoring of project managers
Manula is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and a Member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Sri Lanka. He also holds a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification from the USA. He has over 22 years of experience in financial management, accounting, auditing, corporate planning, and taxation in Sri Lanka, Fiji, and the United Kingdom. He began his career at BDO Partners Sri Lanka, gaining audit and assurance experience across licensed commercial banks, manufacturing, agriculture, and hotel sectors. He has served as Internal Auditor, Finance Controller, and CFO in various sectors, including manufacturing and petroleum, both locally and internationally.
Thushan is an ACA and ACMA-qualified finance professional with over 11 years of experience in financial management, accounting, auditing, corporate planning, and taxation in Sri Lanka and the UAE. He holds a BBMgt (Finance – Special) from the University of Kelaniya and is pursuing an MBA in Finance at the University of Colombo. A Certified Tax Advisor, he has held roles at Dubai Holding Group Services and Abans Electrical PLC. He currently manages tax and audit operations, ensuring effective and timely execution of all responsibilities.
Our Commitment
Our strength lies in a large, well-structured team of qualified and experienced professionals working under the guidance of senior partners, directors, and management. With decades of collective experience across auditing, taxation, accounting, corporate finance, outsourcing, risk management, and company secretarial services, the team brings deep technical knowledge and practical industry insight to every engagement.
The team has extensive exposure to a wide range of industries, including financial services, banking, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, healthcare, agriculture, retail, and multinational operations. This breadth of experience enables us to understand complex business environments and deliver solutions that are both compliant and commercially relevant. Our professionals are trained to work within evolving regulatory frameworks and are experienced in handling local and international client requirements.