Our People

Meet Our Leadership

Led by seasoned professionals with decades of combined experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial advisory.

Ravi – Founding Partner, RL Associates

Ravi Jayarahal

Chartered Accountant & Founding Partner
Fellow Member – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCA) Associate Member – Certified Management Accountants of Australia (ACMA)

Ravi is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and an Associate Member of the Certified Management Accountants of Australia. He brings over 25 years of extensive experience in accounting, auditing and assurance, corporate finance, and operational management in the private sector.

Industry Experience

Before establishing his practice, Ravi headed the finance divisions of several leading business conglomerates with both local and international operations in industries such as hospitality, retail, shipping and logistics, construction, and healthcare. This exposure has enabled him to work closely with diverse business communities.

Areas of Specialisation

His areas of specialisation include financial and operational management, tax planning, audit and assurance services, accounting services, financial planning, and knowledge process outsourcing, among others.

25+ Years of Excellence

With over two and a half decades in the profession, Ravi combines deep technical expertise with practical business acumen, enabling him to deliver solutions that are both compliant and commercially sound for clients across a wide range of sectors.

Josept Kumaravel – Director, RL Associates

Josept Kumaravel

Chartered Tax Adviser & Director
Associate Member – Institute of Taxation of Sri Lanka (ACIT) Member – Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT) Certified Business Accountant (CBA)

Josept Kumaravel is a Chartered Tax Adviser and the Director of RL Associates – Chartered Accountants. He has developed a strong professional foundation in accounting, taxation, and advisory services through continuous academic and professional development.

Specialisation

With over a decade of hands-on experience in public practice and the mercantile sector, Josept specialises in tax advisory, corporate taxation, statutory compliance, and financial consulting. He has advised a wide range of clients—including individuals, SMEs, and corporate entities across diverse industries—on income tax, withholding tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance matters.

Leadership & Approach

As Director of RL Associates, he leads client engagements with a strong focus on ethical standards, technical accuracy, and practical, value-driven solutions. His approach combines regulatory compliance with strategic insight, enabling clients to make informed and sustainable financial decisions.

Professional Commitment

Josept remains actively involved in professional practice and is committed to the continuous advancement of taxation and accounting knowledge through advisory work, mentoring, and ongoing professional engagement.

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