Nilacshan Selvanathan
About Nilacshan Selvanathan
Nilacshan Selvanathan is a Business Systems Analyst based in Ottawa, Canada, currently studying for the Chartered Professional Accountancy Program at CPA Canada. He has a background in accounting, holding a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa, and has experience in various roles including Claims Analyst and Tax Preparer.
Work at Epiq
Nilacshan Selvanathan currently serves as a Business Systems Analyst at Epiq, a position he has held since 2020 in Ottawa, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for preparing process flow charts and standard operating procedures (SOP) to enhance operational efficiency. Prior to this, he worked as a Claims Analyst at Epiq for one year from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to claims processing and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Nilacshan is pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountancy Program through CPA Canada, a journey he began in 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in accounting principles and business practices.
Background
Nilacshan has a diverse work history in the accounting and business analysis fields. He began his career as a Junior Accountant at Masterpiece Marble, where he worked from 2016 to 2018. In 2019, he briefly held positions as a Tax Preparer at Crowe BGK and as a Billing Clerk at Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, both in Ottawa. These roles contributed to his understanding of financial processes and client interactions.
Achievements
In his current role as a Business Systems Analyst, Nilacshan plays a key role in preparing various management reports that support decision-making processes. He has also developed and implemented controls aimed at improving efficiency and reducing fraud within the auditing process. These contributions reflect his commitment to enhancing operational integrity and effectiveness.