P.E. Mathew & Company
PEMCO is a firm of chartered accountants in Sri Lanka established in 1958 which provides a wide range of professional services to Sri Lankan and foreign clients. Abounding experience in dealing with a wide range of clientele engaged in diverse economic and business activity and the competence and confidence of the company have been oriented to achieve the whole gamut of service requirement of any client. We uphold the finest traditions of consulting with sound business principles and practices to assist our clients in achieving the most successful business performance.
We are well disposed to understand client needs irrespective of size, market or legal constitution, and have the technical knowledge and ability to meet present requirements and respond to ever changing new requirements. We offer a range of services in addition to the core services of auditing, assurance and taxation services which together serve as the foundation of our client relationship.
We recognize the uniqueness in every entity despite generality of the modus operandi in the commercial and business environments, both national and global. We treat all client information with respect and the highest level of confidentiality.
As a member of GGI, one of the top ten international accounting, consulting and law firm alliances, we are able to deliver the best possible advice on a global scale. Through GGI we have access to experts around the world who are able to give advice on local regulations, compliance and go-to-market strategies.
GGI’s broad international presence opens up a gateway to the global marketplace for both us and our clients. Through our GGI membership we have access to high quality firms in nearly every major financial and commercial centre worldwide. This remarkable facility applies whether you are looking for business opportunities beyond national boundaries, or need international support in addition to services in your home market.
We are here to help and support your success wherever your business takes you.
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Late Mr. P E Mathew
Founder & CEO
The Late Mr. P.E Mathew who founded the company in 1958 was a chartered accountant qualified in India. He was widely respected and held in high regard by the business community and fellow professionals.
Mr. R A Jayaweera
Senior Partner
R.A. Jayaweera, the present senior partner who took the reins in 1985 is a MBA from the University of Colombo, FCA (Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka) and FCMA (Fellow member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka).
Our Team
Our biggest strength is the competent and well experienced staff who handle all the professional services provided by the company. They take care of clients’ service requirements and are capable of handling any complex accounting or tax assignment.
Many among the senior staff have completed more than twenty-five years’ service in the firm and have exposure to all kinds of accounting and tax complexities which is an invaluable resource to any new client joining PEMCO .
All staff are keeping abreast of the latest developments through regular in-house meetings and discussions as well as participating in seminars and conferences organized by professional institutions, Regulatory Agencies, Chambers of Commerce etc. Another frequently sought after effective line of being up to date is the access to modern knowledge, pronouncements and practices worldwide through latest publications in print and electronic media.
Company provides excellent training and career development opportunities to its staff. Contrary to the old perception of specializing in one area and linear set of steps along a single career path the perception of today’s youth is multidisciplinary and multiple avenue career paths. PEMCO’s environment is conducive to these current needs. Being a medium sized firm, the staff member gets an opportunity to see the big picture quickly. The experience categories include bookkeeping, accounting, financial management, taxation, cost accounting, management accounting, internal auditing, management consulting, auditing and assurance services, special purpose reporting, systems analysis, implementing computer accounting packages etc.
Company maintains a staff library with up-to-date books on all relevant subjects and company prepared reading materials. The trainee staff is allowed one working day per month for reading, studying and discussing pertinent professional literature at the company library. They enjoy this unique opportunity in groups of around five. They are required to make presentations (normally using Microsoft Power Point) on a relevant topic or issue they had come across during the previous three months. They are allowed one working day every three months to prepare the presentations.
We invest in training to help the staff keep their skills and knowledge current in the increasingly complex, fast-changing and technology driven world.
R A Jayaweera
Senior Partner
W P M Chathurani
Partner
R A R L Rajapaksa
Partner
Wasanthi Menerikotuwa
General Manager / PEMCO Group
Aloka Ariyawansa
Director / Business Management Services Ltd