Ms. M.Gowthaman

• MPhil/PhD at University of Colombo      (Reading)

• Bachelor of Science in Management (Finance special) 1st class, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka. (2015)    

Professional Qualification

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) fully qualified (USA) (2016)
• Associate member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA-UK) (2016)
• Associate member of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA-USA) (2016)
• Passed Finalist of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK) (2013)

Undergraduate Teaching

• BBAF 3262: Financial Modeling and Forecasting
• BBAF 3233: Financial Derivatives and Insurance
• BBAF 3162: Financial Reporting
• BBAF 31033: Operations Research Techniques for Business

• BBAF 4162: Management Control Systems

• Lecturer, CSE Academy — 2026 (Tamil medium).
• Board of Investment (BOI) — consultant for a feasibility study covering five investment zones (Paranthan, Mankulam, KKS, Trincomalee, Iranawila), continuing through February 2026.
• Certified Trainer, Women Entrepreneurship Development Program, Lanka Impact Investing Network (LIIN), Colombo — training session, January 2026.
• Volunteer, Yarl IT Hub Innovation Festival, 2026.
• Member of Industrial Liaison cell
• Coordinator, Learn from leaders webinar series
• Coordinator, Internship program
• Coordinator, Charted Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Faculty mentor, Charted Financial Analyst (CFA) research challenge competition

Published Works — Journal Publications

• Mithila, G. (2026). Optimizing working capital management to enhance corporate profitability: From an emerging market perspective. Journal of Business and Technology, 10(2), 58–75.

Published Book Chapters

• Mithila, G. (2026). From heuristic to habits: Financial management practices in Northern Sri Lanka’s sea cucumber entrepreneurs. In A. Anand et al. (Eds.), Sustainability, Equity and Entrepreneurial Dynamics: Bridging Social Impact and Enterprise (SEEDS 2025) (pp. 86–98). Bloomsbury Publishing India.
• Gowthaman, M., Kengatharan, L., & Fernando, A. (2026). The Impact of Mobile Banking Adoption on Financial Inclusion. In J. Thevananth (Ed.), Information Technology and Management: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on AI and ICT in a Changing World (pp. 46–64). Shanlax Publications.

Abstract Publications

• Gowthaman, M. (2026). Financial access constraints and coping mechanisms among SMEs in Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 7th International Research Conference on Business Studies (7th RCBS 2026), p. 7.
• Mithila, G., Niksana, E., & Anandasayanan, S. (2026). Impact of microfinance on women’s empowerment in a postwar community. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Contemporary Management 2026, p. 36.
• Mithila, G., Kengatharan, L., & Sinthujakanna, V. (2026). Digital literacy as a mediator between financial literacy and investment scam awareness. Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Business Management 2026, p. 24.
• Gowthaman, M., Kengatharan, L., & Attygalle, S. (2026). Understanding behavioural intention toward cryptocurrency use among Gen Z in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2026 International Conference on Technology and Management for Sustainable Development (ICTMSD-26).
• Yogendrarajah, R., & Mithila, G. (2023). Impact of liquidity risks on financial performance: evidence from Sri Lanka’s licensed commercial bank after the basel II regulatory requirements. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association 29th Annual Session 2023 on 29th – 31st March 2023, 29(1), pp-37).
• Mithila, G., & Kengarathan, L. (2023). Study of Financial Distress in the Hotel Industry: Evidence from Listed Hotels on the Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceedings of Sri Lanka Finance Association Annual International Conference on Emerging Financial Markets and Policy (EFMP 2023) on 23^rd June 2023, (pp-11).
• Mithila, G. and Kengarathan,L. (2023). Impact of Credit Risks on Profitability of the Licensed Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship held on May 30, 2023, Organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka, Page 40
• Yogendrarajah, R., Mithila, G., and Dilaxshana, S.C (2022). Impact of dividend policy on shareholders’ wealth: A study of listed non-financial institutions in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 4^th Research Conference on Business Studies, University of Vavuniya. Page 02
• Sangeerana, C., Kengatharan, L., Jeyan Suganya, D.F., and Mithila,G., (2022). Women on Board and Its Impact on Financial Performance: Evidence from Capital Goods Companies in Sri Lanka. Page 03.

Conference Presentations

• Impact of microfinance on women’s empowerment in a postwar community — 9th ICCM 2026, University of Jaffna.
• Digital literacy as a mediator between financial literacy and investment scam awareness — 22nd ICBM 2026, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
• Understanding behavioural intention toward cryptocurrency use among Gen Z in Sri Lanka — ICTMSD-26, Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, 6–7 February 2026.

• Second Place (Runner-Up), National Sri Lanka Pitching Competition — International Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC 2026), National Final Sri Lanka.
• Successfully completed the “Pitching Research Matters” micro-credential, Bond University — 10-hour course, February 2026.

• Organized a guest lecture on “Financial Statement Analysis from a practitioner”, resource person Mr. Kasun Thanthrimudalige, CFA, Associate Director at Acuity Knowledge Partners.
• Participated in a workshop on Social Media Marketing organized by Business Incubation Cell, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna – 2022