John Keells Holdings certified as Approved Employer by ACCA Sri Lanka

ACCA Head of South Asia Nilusha Ranasinghe and ACCA Sri Lanka Business Development Manager Members and Employers Ruchera Jayawardena hand over Approved Employer Certification to John Keells Group Group Financial Controller Mohan Thanthirige

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka recently awarded the Approved Employer Certification to John Keells Holdings PLC. 
The prestigious Approved Employer Certification is a testament to John Keells Holdings PLC’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional development and training for its finance and accounting professionals. The ACCA, as a global professional accounting body, grants this recognition to employers who demonstrate excellence in providing a supportive and conducive environment for the ACCA members.
As such, the Approved Employer status is a mark of distinction, signifying that John Keells Holdings PLC meets the ACCA’s stringent criteria for providing exceptional learning and development opportunities, mentorship programmes and a supportive work environment for the ACCA members.

Nilusha Ranasinghe, Head of South Asia for ACCA, expressed her delight at conferring the Approved Employer Certification to John Keells Holdings PLC. She noted, “We are pleased to acknowledge John Keells Holdings PLC’s unwavering commitment to professional development and the advancement of the accountancy field in Sri Lanka. They have exhibited a strong dedication to nurturing talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and upholding the values of the accountancy profession that are in line with the ACCA’s high-quality benchmarks.” 
Mohan Thanthirige, Group Financial Controller of John Keells Group, stated, “On behalf of John Keells Holdings PLC, we would like to express our appreciation for recognising us with the ACCA Approved Employer Certificate, which also acknowledges our commitment to the development and support of the ACCA members and trainees. Our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to providing them with the resources and training they need to succeed in their careers. The partnership with the ACCA will support our continued efforts to offer our people access to the highest quality professional development opportunities. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the ACCA in the years to come.”

This accolade acknowledges John Keells Holdings PLC’s commitment to professional development and also enhances its reputation as an employer of choice for finance and accounting professionals seeking an environment that fosters growth and expertise.