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PROFIT MAX

Our team of qualified accountants, finance managers, and business specialists are united by one goal — your financial success.

3 Specialists
IRD Registered
Xero Certified
CAANZ & ICASL Qualified
Dedicated to You
Every client has a named accountant — a real professional who knows your business inside out.
Deeply Qualified
CAs, CPAs, IRD-registered agents, and Xero Certified Advisors across the team.
Always Current
Continuous professional development keeps our team ahead of every IRD and regulatory change.
Always Accessible
24-hour response guarantee. Your team is always available — no gatekeepers, no runaround.

Our Team

The qualified professionals who bring expertise, dedication, and passion to every client engagement.

Buddhika Bathalawaththa
Founder / Managing Director
Buddhika Bathalawaththa
Founder / Managing Director

A dual-qualified Chartered Accountant (CAANZ & ICASL) with 16+ years of experience spanning New Zealand, the UAE, and Sri Lanka. Currently Finance Manager at SNG Tranz (Auckland). Previously Manager – Financial Analyst at EDGE Group (Abu Dhabi) and Senior Accountant at Ernst & Young (Colombo). Holds a Master of Applied Finance from AUT and is a Xero Certified Advisor.

CA (CAANZ) CA (ICASL) CMA (ICMASL) MAF – AUT B.Com Xero Advisor
Aruni Manesha
Senior Tax and Payroll Specialist
Nipunika Madawala
Senior Tax and Payroll Specialist

Holds a BSc in Accountancy & Finance (Special, Second Class Lower, GPA 3.18) from Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Gained experience through a six-month placement in the Mahaweli Authority Account Division and six months as a system operator at Saman Motors. Currently progressing through CA Business Level-1 (ICASL). Holds a Diploma in IT & E-Commerce from Esoft Metro Campus.

BSc Accountancy & Finance CA Business Level-1 Dip. IT & E-Commerce MS Office
Aruni Manesha
Accounting & Bookkeeping Specialist
Aruni Manesha
Senior Tax and Payroll Specialist

Final-year BCom Honours undergraduate at Eastern University, Sri Lanka, and a CA Business Level candidate with ICASL. Completed a six-month banking internship at People's Bank, Kanthale branch. Holds additional qualifications in Computer Applications (VTA), Human Resource Management (IMBS Campus), and a DYNED English language certificate — bringing a well-rounded, multi-skilled profile to client work.

BCom Honours (Reading) CA Business Level Dip. HRM Computer Applications

A Team That Loves What They Do

We've built a workplace where talented people thrive — collaborative, supportive, and genuinely passionate about making a difference for our clients. Here's what makes working at Profit Max different.

CPD & Learning Support
Full funding for professional qualifications and ongoing CPD — we invest in our people's growth.
Flexible Working
Hybrid work arrangements built around outcomes, not desk time — trust and flexibility by default.
Collaborative Culture
A small team where every person's contribution is visible, valued, and celebrated every day.
Career Progression
Clear pathways from graduate to senior level — with mentoring from leadership at every stage.
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