WHAT’S UP | JULY 2017 ISSUE
I started my career first at Ford Rhodes
Thornton & Co. in 1956, which was
located in the Times of Ceylon building.
The best memories of my time in the firm,
are that of the guidance, teachings and
discipline instilled in me through the
charismatic leadership throughout the
years.
Back then all the work was carried out
manually and checked by the relevant
seniors in charge.
The relationships fostered with my
superiors were ones to cherish.
Lal Fernando
61 Years at KPMG
Working in Audit gave me the
opportunity to travel out of Colombo to
the upcountry areas and spend days or
even weeks. The team often worked
from 8.00 am and when we return to
the place we were staying, we would
organize a little celebration for
ourselves.
Over the years people would often
ask me why I stayed at KPMG for
such a long period;
From the day I joined, the whole
experience of working at KPMG has
been outstanding. I’ve been able to
achieve all my goals that I had. I
didn’t have a reason to leave and I
still don’t.
I joined as a happy person and now,
I’m a very happy person.
S.P. Kalatuwawa
50 Years at KPMG
I joined KPMG in the year 1967 on
the 3rd of June and I was the first
lady to join the Tax Department as a
Tax Clerk. It is now 50 years since I
joined KPMG and my stay has
indeed been a delightful and
memorable 50 years.
One of my fondest memories in the
firm was the time I played in the
firm’s netball and cricket teams. We
were some of the few girls who
represented the teams at the time.
The firm also had amazing socials
that we would often attend and
enjoy.”
Fifty years at KPMG has been a long
journey. Mr. Lal Fernando and
Mr. Kalatuwawa have also gone
through the same memorable
journey, completing more than 50
years with the Firm. I really enjoy my
work at KPMG and I consider it as
my second home.
Esther Hay
50 Years at KPMG