Harshana Rupasinghe
About Harshana Rupasinghe
Harshana Rupasinghe is a Senior Manager in Deals, Tax & Legal at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2019 in Perth, Western Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Economics from The University of Western Australia and has extensive experience in tax accounting across several firms.
Work at KPMG Australia
Harshana Rupasinghe has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2019. As a Senior Manager in the Deals, Tax & Legal division, he has accumulated five years of experience in this role, based in Perth, Western Australia. His responsibilities include managing tax-related matters and providing legal insights in the context of business deals.
Previous Experience in Tax Accounting
Prior to his current role, Rupasinghe worked at several notable firms. He served as a Senior Tax Accountant at Grant Thornton Australia from 2012 to 2016, and also held a position as a Tax Accountant at BDO in Australia from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as a Tax Manager at EY for one year, from 2018 to 2019, and as a Corporate Tax Manager at KPMG from 2016 to 2018 in Sydney.
Education and Expertise
Rupasinghe earned a Bachelor of Commerce and Economics from The University of Western Australia, where he studied Accounting and Finance, Corporate Tax, Investment Finance, Financial Accounting, and Money and Banking from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his qualifications by achieving Chartered Accounting status from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand between 2013 and 2015.
Background in Tax and Finance
Rupasinghe has a strong foundation in tax and finance, having worked in various capacities across multiple firms. His experience spans roles that focus on tax accounting and management, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape in Australia.