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About SS Associates
We care your wealth
SS ASSOCIATES commenced in 2014 and has grown in that time to becoming one of Colombo most reputable Accounting practices. Offering the traditional accounting and taxation services together with in-house specialists advising on all Life Insurance and General Insurance matters and also business financial advice, we can assist and advise on a range of financial matters required by you, your family and your business.
History
SS ASSOCIATES commenced in 2014 and has grown in that time to becoming one of Colombo most reputable Accounting practices. Offering the traditional accounting and taxation services together with in-house specialists advising on all Life Insurance and General Insurance matters and also business financial advice, we can assist and advise on a range of financial matters required by you, your family and your business.
Our Philosophy
SS ASSOCIATES commenced in 2014 and has grown in that time to becoming one of Colombo most reputable Accounting practices. Offering the traditional accounting and taxation services together with in-house specialists advising on all Life Insurance and General Insurance matters and also business financial advice, we can assist and advise on a range of financial matters required by you, your family and your business.
Vision Statement
To continue to grow our quality client base and be the preferred accounting, taxation, business advisory, superannuation and financial management advisory, further is to set the standard of excellence among insurance providers by being innovative, being financially strong, and exceeding customer expectations firm in the sri lanka.
firm in the southwest for our clients and employees alike.
Mission Statement
Simplifying income tax and providing the best possible personalized accounting and taxation service and advice in the sri lanka in a professional and timely manner. We will assist all our clients to achieve their goals as well as grow, protect and maximize their wealth in today’s challenging economic environment. Further we provides financial protection and peace of mind for our customers. We deliver innovation and excellence in our products and services. In all we do, we are dedicated to going Above and Beyond the expected true We will attract and retain the very best employees and agents to help us achieve this goal
Our Team
Sonali Mendis
Partner/office administration manager
Is founder of SS ASSOCIATES as a accounting and insurance consulting services.CA member part qualified and she Master Bachelor of Business management degree (MBM) from University of kelaniya. and is a completed Insurance and valuation Dip and HDip Wayamba university of sri lanka. Passionate about Accounting ,She has developed the company to go from strength to strength and continues to nurture its growth. In addition to her management role, SS Associates enjoys working directly with the firm’s clients. She is particularly interested in providing small businesses with start up and ongoing advice, and helping them to implement and maximize their use of accounting systems.
Sepal Mendis
Partner/Accountant
Sepal as a partner and assist the company’s operations. With previous experience sepal assists in the preparation of Income Tax Returns for Individuals, Companies, Trusts and Partnerships as well as Financial Statements and Business Activity Statements. CA member part qualified and sepal is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the Univercity of Colombo.
M.P. Karunadasa
Tax consultant/senior assessor
KARUNADASA joined SS ASSOCIATES as a senior consultant. Karunadasa has 25 years experience in different industries as as a tax consultant and more than 08 years experience earn as a senior assessor.in finance industry. karunadasa has strong work ethics and leadership qualities who is passionate about providing excellent service and exceeding expectations. With abundant knowledge including accounting, finance, law, tax.
Ravindra Guruge
Auditor
Guruge Guruge joined SS ASSOCIATES As a auditor. after completing his Bachelor of Business management degree from University of J”pura and CA part qualified member. He has More than 15 years working experience in different compaice.His core interest is business structuring and the implementation of strategies to improve business profitability by building strong relationships with the clients and endeavouring to understand their goals. has strong work ethics and leadership qualities who is passionate about providing excellent service and exceeding expectations With abundant knowledge including accounting, finance and information technology allowing her the capability to perform any task with confidence.
S.A Lakmini Silva
Accountant
Lakmini joined SS ASSOCIATES As a accountant, CA member in part qualified and more than 20 years working experioence deffent companies in finance industries.Lakmini gentle personality allows him to build a great rapport with clients – committed by the prospect of helping them. She ensures a smooth work flow through-out our office for the convenience of our clients and as to meet our service excellence standards.
THIYAGARASA VASEETHARAN
Accountant
Accountant joined SS associates as a accountant, CIMA (UK) Finalist with 25 years in Financial Functions, driving controllership of Financial Planning & Analysis, Reporting & Documentation and, Systems & Procedures with CA member partly qualified and Associate member of Chartered Professional Managers- Sri Lanka. .vaseetharan gentle personality allows him to build a great rapport with clients – committed by the prospect of helping them get the the his languages fluency English, Sinhala tamil both are use to for clients needs. .
H.Deepika Swarnalatha
Accountant
Accountant joined SS associates as a accountant, CIMA (UK) Finalist with 25 years in Financial Functions, driving controllership of Financial Planning & Analysis, Reporting & Documentation and, Systems & Procedures with CA member partly qualified and Associate member of Chartered Professional Managers- Sri Lanka. .vaseetharan gentle personality allows him to build a great rapport with clients – committed by the prospect of helping them get the the his languages fluency English, Sinhala tamil both are use to for clients needs. .
Profile
SS Associates is one of the finest emerging accounting and insurance consultency firms in the Colombo and western provinces in sri lanka,area that offer accounting,
tax, audit,insurance consultation and business services Colombo, delivering a broad range of expertise to help our clients grow, succeed and prosper. We have been in the Accounting & Taxation business for over 10 years and specialise in small & medium business advisory as well as taxation services.
Our leadership is maintained through a commitment to best practice, strong professional affiliations and continual development of our people, systems and services. Ss associates way is to think outside of the box and to offer services to support the whole of your business or personal financial goals.
Ss associates’ aims to help clients to succeed and prosper, and do that by:
Endeavouring always to provide superior service.
Providing leadership in our profession and in the business community.
Operating as a team to ensure we deliver the very best.
In ss associates using advance technology and system, it has also substantially improved its overall efficiency making all documents easily accessible and creating an electronic backup of client files. Here at ss associates we are dedicated to keeping the firm up to date with the latest technology and systems to ensure that the firm remains one of colombo’s highly advanced accounting firms.
We are always excited to help new customers from all across the Colombo Metro area, Rural and district areas we provide face to face appointments as well as online appointments such as Skype or other online interactions. SS Associates subsists to offer a distinguished professional service to clients, resulting in the team achieving career satisfaction, security and sustainable financial rewards in an amusing atmosphere.
Values
Professionalism
Our reputation is a result of years of expertise, experience and a continued commitment to maintaining the highest of professional standards.
Responsiveness
We recognise that financial growth can only be achieved through mutual values and understanding. That’s what makes us flexible enough to respond to the needs of the client whilst offering comprehensive assistance to your financial queries.
Quality
When you rely on us, you are also relying on the quality of our services. Annual firm assessments and continued professional training keep our staff ahead of the rest to ensure that nothing less than the best is available for our clients.
Reliability
We understand the time pressures facing your business. That’s why we strive to provide up-to-date, accurate and timely service solutions to your financial growth issues as a crucial element of our firm culture.
Ingenuity
We believe that no firm can grow by standing still. That’s why we are at the cutting edge of accounting development initiatives, going that extra mile to excel and put the client first with intuitive and resourceful approaches to all your accounting problems.
Our Services
BOOK KEEPING
Assisting our clients to achieve improved and more cost-effective bookkeeping, with maximum convenience and flexibility . Often, small businesses do not have a trained accounts officer. Many business owners, their spouses or assistants try to manage the bookkeeping, often finding the task time consuming and unpleasant! This is where the Bookkeeping team can help!
SS Associates offer local, hands-on support, training or out-sourcing for small business bookkeeping in language you can understand, and at a pace to suit you. Getting it right simply and quickly also saves real costs for many clients.
How can we help you
Monthly management reportsPermanent support staff
Payroll services and administration
Focused business plan maintenance
Budget monitoring
Monthly or Quarterly taxation
Tailoring of software solutions and integration
cash flow management
For client convenience, a mobile service is offered, attending where accounts are usually managed (e.g. at business premises or a residence) during normal working hours or holidays days Services include:
Set-Up: SS associates tailored and set up your accounting software for you, to suit your business. This includes establishing data files and customizing the chart of accounts
MYOB and QuickBooks: SS Associates manage books and train clients in the common software packages, and can discuss any special software needs. Training and Support: SS Associates provide one to one training and support for practical bookkeeping. Training is customized to an appropriate level for each client.
Bookkeeping: Our team can do your books for you – simply, quickly and accurately at your premises. This may be a temporary or ongoing arrangement depending on the needs of each client.
Drop-off and Pick-up: A number of clients drop in their paperwork to our team monthly for all bookkeeping to be done. SS Associates will reconcile accounts and keep data entry up to date so your financial management is always current.
Year-End: One of the best features of the service is the back-up of SS Associates Chartered Accountants. Our bookkeeping service often streamlines year-end accounting and taxation requirements, with an in-house reference point for any queries.
Accounting
Trusted and educated advice on accounting and taxation matters for a diverse range of clients. An ongoing professional development program ensures our team remains at the leading edge of changing taxation law. Most importantly, ss associates takes a proactive approach to assisting clients with accounting and taxation requirements. Whether the matter is personal or relates to a business, at all times our team provides sound advice and effective planning.
In the constantly changing business environment, you can rely on our business services team to be expert, up-to-date and ready at hand to assist you with your business matters. Whether your concerns are taxation, accounting, business planning, cashflow and budgeting, or business valuation, rest assured that our staff are available to advise you.
Our accounting and compliance services include followings
Preparation of finance management reports
Company and Personal Tax Returns
Preparation of annual accounts for Individuals, Partnership, Trust, Company and SMSF
Business advice
Preparation of periodic management accounts
Book-keeping services
Maintaining PAYG and GST records and associated returns
PAYG and Superannuation Guarantee compliance
Support using QB, MYOB,STOCK Maintain and other computing advance packages
Acting on behalf of your business when dealing any critical situation, support you how to it minimize.
Taxation
For existing or new business activities including optimal business structures and asset protection.
Preparation of Income Tax Returns: With sound lodgment date management, ss associates is able to provide services to prepare Income Tax Returns for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships and Individuals as required.
General Taxation Planning: For individuals or businesses, SS Associate provides successful and effective taxation planning with attention to changing taxation laws and provisions. Taxation planning for businesses and individuals is required prior to the end of the financial year and lodgement of income tax returns. Ongoing review of client’s situation when required will enable us to identify taxation planning risks and opportunities to ensure there are no nasty surprises at the end of the financial year when it is too late.
PAYE Tax: ss associates has an prepare in relevant your company or business under the 24 of 2017 (from 1st April, 2018) , Employers are required to deduct Income Tax on Employment Income of employees at the time of payment of remuneration.
Valued add Tax (VAT) : ss associates is able to provide service to prepare VAT,It is a multi-stage tax levied on the incremental Value at every stage in the production and distribution chain of Goods and Services. The tax is borne by the final or the ultimate consumer of Goods or services.
Auditing
Auditing & Assurance Services can certainly be arranged to ensure the reliability of financial information, transactions and processes.
Statutory Audits: SS Associates can arrange for the audit and preparation of financial statements in accordance with relevant legislative requirements. Statutory audits represent the core of our activities, and we adopt a practical approach in recommending system improvements.
Internal Audits : SS Associates can arrange internal audits to ensure procedures in place are appropriate for the type and size of the business, and are operating effectively. Reports prepared by us on completion of our internal audit fieldwork outline any areas of concern and recommendations for improvement. These matters are reconsidered on subsequent internal audit visits.
Compliance Audits: SS Associates can arrange compliance audits to determine whether certain financial or operating activities for a business conform to specified policies and procedures, rules, conditions and statutory regulations. Reports prepared by us on completion of our compliance audit fieldwork outline any areas of non-compliance with stated policy and recommendations for improvement.
Performance Audits : SS Associates can arrange performance audits to determine whether certain financial and operating activities for a business are effective and operating efficiently and economically. Reports prepared by us on completion of our performance audit fieldwork outline any areas of inefficiencies and recommendations for improvement.
Management Advice
Preparation of Statutory and Management Financial Accounts : With excellent IT support viewing accounts from most commonly used software packages. Our staffs are excellently trained in the preparation of Statutory Financial Accounts that comply with the current accounting standards and are well versed on any changes to the standards specific to your industry. SS Associates can also provide management financial accounting assistance during the year to fit with your reporting requirements to internal or external sources.
Asset Protection and Family Trust Advice : Personalized to in your business circumstances . Business Restructuring: Including structural reviews in light of changing laws.
Insurance Consultancy
Whether you’re looking to outsource your day-to-day insurance administration or need expertise for a one-off project, SS Associates can help. With consultants experienced and experts in a wide range of insurance and risk management issues, we offer specialist advice tailored to your exact requirements. From devising effective risk management and insurance programs, to taking care of complex claim negotiations and advising on major finance deals, we have the insight, focus and vision you need to achieve your objectives
SS Associates Insurance Services offers a range of insurance consultancy services, including:
Insurance management – providing expert advice on what and how much you need to buy and relieving your day-to-day insurance burdenManaging service tenders – using our independent position and knowledge of who’s who and what is achievable in the market, we can ensure you are able to assess what is presented in order to choose the best option
Insurance programme design – recommending the right insurance for your specific needs
Insurance policy audit – reporting on what’s covered, what’s not, and what needs to be Risk identification and review of risk allocation – acting on your behalf to protect your best interests
