CMI-KPMG to unravel intelligent finance function

The finance function of the future and indeed of today, must go beyond its business-as-usual financial reporting role to become a provider of intelligence that business units can depend on when making strategic decisions and that's exactly what organisations are calling for today.

To better understand the dynamics of creating an intelligent finance function, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - UK's Sri Lanka Branch, has organised a knowledge sharing event with its exclusive knowledge-partner, KPMG in Sri Lanka.

The event 'Being the Best: Inside the Intelligent Finance Function' will bring together corporate leaders to discuss how leading finance functions have streamlined their traditional finance processes and are already playing a strategic role in the business.

KPMG International's global survey of CFOs provides insight on the prevailing state and future aspirations of finance functions and how things have changed since 2011. The survey comprising approximately 440 CFOs and senior finance executives in 15 countries, shares opinions on how finance functions are adapting to emerging business challenges.

The event will feature a presentation by Partner, Risk and Management Consultancy, KPMG in Sri Lanka, Dulitha Perera, followed by an interactive panel discussion.

The panel will comprise Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Nandika Buddhipala, Vice President, Finance and Control, Nestlé Lanka, Saiful Islam, Chief Executive Officer, Legato (Pvt) Ltd - MAS Holdings, Shiromi Rajendra, Chief Executive Officer, Union Assurance, Dirk Pereira and Vice President, Finance and Controls, Holcim Lanka Ltd, Rajesh Surana. It will be moderated by Managing Partner, KPMG in Sri Lanka, Reyaz Mihular.

The event will take place on August 19 from 5 to 7.30 p.m. at the Hilton Residencies, Colombo.