Dimali De Silva
About Dimali De Silva
Dimali De Silva serves as the Manager of Tax & Compliance at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2018. With a background in finance and tax from various organizations, she has developed extensive expertise in her field.
Work at KPMG Australia
Dimali De Silva has been employed at KPMG Australia as a Manager in the Tax & Compliance division since 2018. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, she has accumulated six years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing tax compliance and providing strategic tax advice to clients, ensuring adherence to regulations and optimizing tax positions.
Education and Expertise
Dimali De Silva holds a Bachelor's Degree from Deakin University, which she completed from 1998 to 2001. She furthered her education by studying at CPA Australia, where she completed the CPA Program over an 11-year period from 2004 to 2015. Additionally, she achieved the Chartered Tax Adviser designation from The Tax Institute, completing this program from 2021 to 2022.
Professional Background
Dimali De Silva has a diverse professional background in finance and tax roles. She began her career as a Finance Assistant at Random House Australia from 2002 to 2004. She then worked as a Finance Officer at Novartis for one year in 2005. Her experience includes roles such as Tax and Financial Accountant at Thiess from 2010 to 2015, and Tax Analyst at GE Capital for seven months in 2015. Prior to her current position, she served as a Tax Compliance Specialist at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. from 2017 to 2018, and as a Tax Accountant at Cargill for ten months in 2016.
Career Progression
Dimali De Silva's career progression reflects a strong focus on tax compliance and financial management. She transitioned from finance roles to specialized tax positions, gaining experience across various industries. Her tenure at KPMG Australia marks a significant step in her career, where she applies her extensive knowledge in tax regulations and compliance to support clients effectively.