Jehan Gunasekara
About Jehan Gunasekara
Jehan Gunasekara is a Manager at KPMG Deutschland, currently working in Düsseldorf, Germany. He has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having worked at KPMG Australia and Deloitte, and holds a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting.
Work at KPMG Australia
Jehan Gunasekara has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2018, currently holding the position of Manager. His role involves overseeing various audit and compliance projects, leveraging his extensive background in accounting and finance. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Summer Vacationer in the Audit division from 2016 to 2017. His experience at KPMG Australia has contributed to his professional development in the field of accounting.
International Experience at KPMG Deutschland
In 2023, Jehan Gunasekara began working as an Assistant Manager at KPMG Deutschland in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. His role involves assisting in various international business projects, including a significant SOX compliance project for a client listed on the New York Stock Exchange. This secondment has provided him with valuable international work experience and insights into global business practices.
Education and Expertise
Jehan Gunasekara has a solid educational background in commerce and accounting. He studied at the University of Melbourne, where he completed a Double Major in Accounting and Finance, earning a Bachelor of Commerce from 2015 to 2017. He also achieved a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, studying from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University, which he completed in 2014.
Previous Work Experience
Before his tenure at KPMG, Jehan Gunasekara worked as a Student Consultant at Deloitte for two months in 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. He also gained early work experience as a Team Member at KFC South Pacific, where he worked from 2011 to 2015 in Chadstone, Australia. His diverse work history has equipped him with a range of skills applicable in the accounting and consulting sectors.
Academic Background
Jehan Gunasekara completed his secondary education at Salesian College Chadstone from 2008 to 2013. His academic journey laid the foundation for his future studies in commerce and accounting, ultimately leading to his professional career in the finance industry.