Prof. B. Nimalathasan

Prof. B. Nimalathasan

Head | Senior Professor | Department of Business | Faculty of Business | SLIIT Northern Uni

Career Summary

  • October 2022 to date Senior Professor in Accounting, Department of Accounting, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • October 2014 to 30th September, 2022 Professor in Accounting, Department of Accounting, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • November 2010 to October, 2014 Senior Lecturer Grade-II in Accounting, Department of Accounting, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • November 2005 to November 2010: Lecturer in Commerce, Department of Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • March 2005 to November 2005: Assistant Lecturer in Accounting Advanced Technological Institute, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • November 2004 to March 2005: Graduate Trainee, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • December 2003 to October 2004: Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Commerce, Department of Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • March 2003 to December 2003: Banking Trainee under “Tharuna Aruna Skill Development Programme” Bank of Ceylon, Super Grade Branch, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Academic Qualifications​

Academic Qualifications
  • Doctor of Philosophy University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010.
  • Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA) Advanced Technological Institute of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2002.
  • B.Com (Hons), (First Class) University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2002.
Honors and Awards
  • Best Researcher Paper award for Corporate Transparency and Firm Value: Evidence from Sri Lanka at the 06th International Conference for Accounting Researchers and Educators, Organized by the Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka on 04th December, 2020.
  • Best Researcher Paper award for Perception of Staff on Internal Audit: Case Study in Northern Provincial Council of Sri Lanka. at the 09th International Conference on Education, Advance Management and Technology for Sustainable Development by the Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, India on 25th and 26th February, 2020.
  • Most Outstanding Young Researcher in Management and Law of Committee of ViceChancellors and Directors (CVCD)-2014.
  • Governing Council of Scientific Management and Advanced Research Trust (SMART) in India has decided to confer SMART Journal Young Management Scientist Award to me in 2014 in recognition of my exceptional calibre and outstanding performance.
  • Best Academic Researcher for the year 2013 conferred by from Association of Scientist, Developers and Faculties (ASDF) headed at Pondicherry in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India.
  • Best Paper award for Cash flow ratios for evaluating financial performance: A Case study of listed manufacturing company in Sri Lanka from International Conference on Economics, Business, Finance, Human Resource & Technology for Sustainable Development (IEBFHT-2013) organized by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, India, entitled held on 20th & 21st of December, 2013.
  • Best Paper award for Political Incidents of Sri Lanka & their impact on share prices: A Study of Listed Companies in CSE between 2005-2008 from International Conference on Competency Building Strategies in Business and Technology for Sustainable Development organized by organized by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, India held on September, 22nd and 23rd of September, 2011.
  • Best Paper award for Customer Satisfaction & Customer Loyalty: A Case Study of Retail Super Markets in United Kingdom from International Conference on Competency Building Strategies in Business and Technology for Sustainable Development organized by organized by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, India held on September, 22nd and 23rd of September, 2011.
  • Best Country Coordinator award from International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future organized by Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University, India held on 28th-30th July, 2011.
  • Gold Medal Award for the best paper titled Quality of Work Life and Job Satisfaction: A Study of Academic Professionals of Private Universities in Bangladesh presented at Annual Research Conference (ARC), University of Jaffna held on 15th November, 2010.
  • SAARC Scholarship to follow the Ph.D programme at Department of Management Studies, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Research Interests & Memberships

Interests
  • Accounting, Entrepreneurship
Memberships
  • Executive member of Sri Lanka Associations of Accounting Society (SLAAS)
  • Life Member of Jaffna Science Association, Section-D (JSA).
  • Member of Institute of Management of Sri Lanka (MIMSL)
  • Member of Certified Professional Managers. (MCPM)
  • Senior Member of International Economics Development Research Centre (IEDRC).
  • International Member of Conference Master.
  • Member of Sri Lanka Association of Distance Educators.

Ongoing Research

Publications

My Publications
  • Velnampy, T., & Nimalathasan, B. (2007). Impact of organizational Growth on Profitability: A Study of Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. Annamalai Business Review, 2(1): 1-9.
  • Nimalathasan, B. (2008). A Comparative Study of Financial Performance of Banking Sector in Bangladesh: An Application of CAMELS Rating System. Analele, Economics and Administrative Series, of the University of Bucharest Romania, VII: 4-52.
  • Nimalathasan,B. (2008).A Relationship between Owner-Manager’s Environmental Awareness and Small Business Performance. Manager, University of Bucharest, 7, 83-88.
  • Velnampy,T., & Nimalathasan, B. (2008). An Association between Organizational Growth and Profitability in Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd in Sri Lanka. Analele Economics and Administrative Series, of the University of Bucharest, II, 43-52.
  • Nimalathasan,B. (2009). An Investigation of Financial Soundness of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka: An Application of Altman Model. Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti Bulletin, Economic Science Series, LXI(4), 19-25.
  • Nimalathasan, B. (2009). An Association between Market Orientation and Business Performance: The Case of Small Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka. Manager, University of Bucharest, 10, 122-130.
  • Ather, S.M., & Nimalathasan, B. (2009). Factor Analysis: Nature, Mechanism & Uses in Social and Management Researches. Journal of ICMAB of Bangladesh, XXXVII (2), 12- 16.
  • Nimalathasan, B. (2009). Determinants of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Private Sector Banks in Sri Lanka: An Application of Exploratory Factor Analysis. The Annals of the STEFAN CELMARE,9(2/10), 9-17.
  • Nimalathasan, B. (2009). Social Responsibility of Business: A Case Study of Grameen Phone in Bangladesh. Analele of University Bucharest, Economic and Administrative Sciences, 227-237.
  • Nimalathasan,B. (2009). Profitability of Listed Pharmeutical Companies in Bangladesh: An Inter & Intra comparison Ambee & Ibn Sina companies Ltd. Analele of University Bucharest, Economic and Administrative Sciences, 139-148.
  • Nimalathasan,B., & Taher, M.A.(2009).Entrepreneurship Development Potentiality in Bangladesh – A Lessons for Sri Lanka, Annamalai Business Review, 3(2), 21-31.
  • Nimalathasan,B. (2010). Working Capital Management and Its Impact on Profitability: A Study of Selected Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka, Manager, University of Bucharest, 12, 76-82.
  • Nimalathasan,B., & Valeriu,B. (2010). Capital Structure and Its Impact on Profitability: A Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Young Economics Journal (RTE), 7-12.
  • Nimalathasan,B., & Valeriu,B. (2010). Association between Critical, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving in Accounting Researches: An Overview, Young Economics Journal (RTE), 7-12.
  • Subramaniyam, A., & Nimalathasan, B. (2010).Value Added Reporting: A Case Study of Abans Listed Manufacturing Company Limited in Sri Lanka. The Annals of the “STEFAN CEL MARE”, University of SUCEAVA, Fascicie of the Faculty of Economics and Public Administration,10(1), 142-147.
  • Velnampy, T., & Nimalathasan, B. (2010). Firm Size on Profitability: A Comparative Study of Bank of Ceylon and Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd in Sri Lanka. Global Journal of Management and Business Research for Publication (GJMBR),10(2), 96-103.
  • Nimalathasan,B., & Taher, M.A. (2010). Entrepreneurship Development through Business Education in Sri Lanka: A Country Profile. Sankhya International Journal of Management and Technology, 1(2), 17-22.
  • Nimalathasan,B. (2010). Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship Development in Emerging Economies Analele Universitath Bucuresti, IV,63-70.
  • Absar, N.M.N., & Nimalathasan, B. (2010). HR Practices of Industrial Enterprises in Bangladesh: An Approach to Factor Analysis. The Bangladesh Accountant Journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh,67(38), 79-84.
  • Nimalathasan,B.(2010). Working Capital Management Practices: A Case Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. India, Journal of IPM. 11(1), 65-74.
  • Kumar Gandhi, R.,Taher, M.A., & Nimalathasan,B.(2010). Retail Management Attitudes towards and their impact on Internee’s Performance: A Study of Selected Retail Enterprises in Bangladesh. SRM Management Digest, 8, 107-115.
  • Nimalathasan,B. (2010). Exploring Core Competencies of Readymade Garments (RMGs) Manufacturers in Bangladesh: An Application of Exploratory Factor Analysis. Ekonomika,56(1), 47-53.
  • Md.Abu Taher & Nimalathasan,B. (2010). Industrial Relations in Sri Lanka: Lessons for Bangladesh. Annamalai Business Review, 4(2): 43-51.
  • Kumar Gandhi,R., & Nimalathasan,B. (2011). Liquidity Analysis of State Bank of India. Manager, 14,227-237.
  • Alok Kumar, P. and Nimalathasan,B. (2012).Value Added: A Measure of Corporate Performance. Knowledge Hub, 1(7): 64-74.
  • Ajanthan,A., Balaputhiran,S. & Nimalathasan,B (2013). Corporate Governance and Banking Performance: A Comparative Study between Private and State Banking Sector in Sri Lanka. European Journal of Business and Management 08/2013; 5(20):92-100.
  • Sankar,S & Nimalathasan,B. (2016). Impact of Performing Assets on Public Sector Banks with Reference to India. Global Journal of Business and Management Research, 4(1), 46-51.
  • Ramesh,S. & Nimalathasan,B., & Maran.K. (2017). Political Events of Sri Lanka and Their Impact on Market Efficiency and Stock Prices: A Case in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) between the Periods of 2005-2017. Emperor International Journal of Finance and Management Research, III (VIII), 13-20.
  • Nimalathasan, B (2019). Audit Committee Characteristics and Their Impact of Intellectual Capital Disclosure: A Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Asia Pacific Journal of Management Accounting 14 (1), 136-149. [Listed in ABDC].
  • Anojan,V & Nimalathasan.B (2020). Perception of Staff on Internal Audit: A Case Study in Northern Provincial Council of Sri Lanka. Sankhya International Journal of Management and Technology, 8(1), 43-54.
  • Piriya,M.,Velnamby,T and Nimalathasan,B. (2023).Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Firm Performance in Sri Lankan Listed Companies. MENTOR, The Journal of Business Studies, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University Sri Lanka 07(01), 49-59.
  • Navaneethan,V. Velnamby,T and Nimalathasan,B. (2023). The Socio-economic Development Efforts in the Post-war Northern Sri Lanka: A Review of the Secondary Data. Vavuniya Journal of Business Management, 5(II), 1-18.

Full Paper Published

  • Taher, M.A., & Nimalathasan, B. (2009). Inventory Management: A Case Study of Listed Chemical and Pharmaceutical Companies in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Impact of Economic Crisis in Global Business Scenario, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, 14-20.
  • Balaputhiran,S., & Nimalathasan, B. (2011). Working Capital Management Performance (WCM): A Comparative Study between Listed Manufacturing and Chemical & Pharmaceuticals Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange Ltd, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future, Annamalai University, Chiddamparam, India.150-155.
  • Ramesh, S., & Nimalathasan, B. (2011). Capital Budgeting Practices: A Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future on 28th & 30th of July, 2011 conducted by Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University, Chidamparam, India, 6- 10.
  • Arulvel,K.K.,Balaputhiran,S., Ramesh,S., & Nimalathasan,B.(2011). Market Efficiency or Not. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future on 28th & 30th of July, 2011 conducted by Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University, Chidamparam, India, 35-39.
  • Ramesh,S & Nimalathasan, B. (2011). Bonus Issues Announcement and Its Impact on Share Price in Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 33-38.
  • Ramesh,S & Nimalathasan, B. (2011). Political Incidents of Sri Lanka and Their impact on the Share Prices: A Study of Listed Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) between the Periods of 2005-2008. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Tamparam, India, 528-541.
  • Pushpanathan,A., Ramesh,S & Nimalathasan,B (2012). The Different Leadership Styles and their impact On Profitability: A Case Study of Women Entrepreneurs in Northern District. A Proceedings of the International Research Conference of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, 80-89.
  • Achchuthan,S. & Nimalathasan,B. (2012). Relationship between Entrepreneurial Motivation and Entrepreneurial Intention: A Case Study of Management Undergraduates of the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. A Proceeding 09th International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jeyawardenapura, 42-50.
  • Pushpanathan, A., Nimalathasan, B. & Ramesh,S. (2012). A Study of Organizational Performance of Women Entrepreneurs in Northern District. A Proceeding of 09th International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jeyawardenapura, 259-270.
  • Achchuthan,S. & Nimalathasan,B. (2012). Entrepreneurial Motivation and Self Employment Intention: A Case Study of Management Undergraduates of the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. A Proceeding of the International Conference on Business and Information University of Kelaniya, 77-90.
  • Anojan,V. & Nimalathasan,B. (2014). A Comparative Study of Financial Performance of State and Private Sector Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka: An Application of CAMEL Rating System. Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM), University of Jaffa, 23-32.
  • Muraleetharan,P., Velnampy,T & Nimalathasan,B (2017). Impact of CSR on Profitability: A study Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 04th International Conference on Contemporary Management, 44-53.
  • Nimalathasan,B (2018). Management of Change: Survival, Growth and Sustainability of the Organizations. International Conference on Commerce, Economics and ManagementAn Interdisciplinary Perspective, Jointly organized by Department of Commerce, Managayarkarasi College of Arts and Science for Women and Bodhi International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science (UGC Approved Journal, India).
  • Anojan,V. & Nimalathasan,B. (2019). Impact of Internal Audit Practices on Satisfaction of Administrators: A Comparative Study between University of Peradeniya and University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 02nd International Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities, National Centre for Advanced Studies, 83.
  • Niruja,R & Nimalathasan,B. (2020). Corporate Transparency and Firm Value: Evidence from Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 06th International Conference for Accounting Researchers and Educators, Department of Accounting, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, 110-124.

Published as an Abstract:

  • Velnampy, T. and Nimalathasan,B. (2007). Balance Score Card and Organizational Performance: A Comparative study of State and Private sector banks in North and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Knowledge for Growth and Development, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 34.
  • Velnampy,T.,& Nimalathasan, B. (2008). A Relationship between Firm Size and Profitability: A Comparative Study of Bank of Ceylon and Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association (JSA), Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 15(1), 74.
  • Nimalathasan,B.,& Nanthagpoan,Y. (2008).EnvironmentalFriendlyEntrepreneurial Marketing Strategy as Sustainable Competitive Advantage: A New Paradigm in Marketing. Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session (VCARS) of Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka, 36.
  • Nimalathasan, B., Taher, M.A., & Nanthagopan, Y. (2008). Critical Success Factors of Readymade Manufacturing Garments Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session (VCARS) of Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka, 32.
  • Nimalathasan, B. (2009) Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: Some Evidence from Bangladesh. Proceedings of ANVESH Nirma Conference for Doctoral Students conducted by Institute of Management, Nirma University of Science and Technology, Ahmadabad, India,14.
  • Nimalathasan, B., & Ather, S.M. (2010). Bond Market Development: A Factor Analytical Approach. Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session (VCARS) of the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka, 5.
  • Rathika,S., & Nimalathasan,B. (2012). Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) and Profitability: A Case Study of Selected Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Abstract Jaffna University International Conference (JUICE-2012), 50.
  • Rathirani,Y. & Nimalathasan,B. (2012). Learner Support Services and Performance of the Students: A Case Study on Bachelor of Business Management (Online) Degree Programme, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 52.
  • Nimalathasan,B. (2015). Stock Market Response to Stock Split And Political Information In Sri Lankan Stock Market: An Event Study Application, 06th International Conference on Banking, Finance, Business and Technology for Sustaining Economic Development in Global Market, Sairam Institute of Management Studies, Sairam Engineering College, October, 09th and 10th , 2015.
  • Elangkumaran, P., & Nimalathasan, B. (2016).The Impact of Working Capital Management on Corporate Profitability: Evidence from Listed Manufacturing Company of the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka. International Conference in Accounting Researchers and Educators (ICARE).
  • Muraleetharan,P., Velnampy,T & Nimalathasan,B (2017). Impact of CSR on Profitability: A study Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 04th International Conference on Contemporary Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, 44-53.
  • Nimalathasan,B., & Anojan, V. (2018). Relationship among Tax Revenue, Gross Domestic Production and Budget Deficit in Developing Country: A Case in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Abstract, Third International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications, ICAIEA 2018, January 3-5, Anna University, India.
  • Anojan,V. & Nimalathasan,B. (2019). Impact of Internal Audit Practices on Satisfaction of Administrators: A Comparative Study between University of Peradeniya and University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 02nd International Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities, National Centre for Advanced Studies, 83.
  • Nimalathasan,B. (2020). Link between Oil Price Fluctuation and Sector Performance in Sri Lanka. 09th International Conference on Education, Advance Management and Technology for Sustainable Development. Sairam Institute of Management Studies, Sairam Engineering College 25th and 26th February, 2020.
  • Nimalathasan,B. & Ramesh,S. (2021). Chief Executive Officer’s Turnover Announcements and Stock Return: A Case of Sri Lankan Stock Market. Abstract Proceedings of International Symposium of Rajarata University, 91.

Publication of Books:

  • Entrepreneurship: Perspectives and Strategies, Devi Publication, Karaveddy Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-95553086-0-1.
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship. Devi Publication, Karaveddy Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-3-84659820-7.
  • National Economy Management.AB Creators & Publishers. ISBN: 978-955-4568-00-6.
  • Value Added Accounting and Performance Evaluations.
  • Ratio Analysis.
  • Investment Management.
  • Time Management.
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Founder and Chairman

Introducing the visionary entrepreneur, Mr. Indy Pathmanadan, affectionately known as Mr. Indy, a driving force in the Bath Furniture and Modular Kitchen industries. With over 30 years of expertise, Mr.Indy’s journey is one of extraordinary accomplishments and relentless pursuit of excellence.

A graduate in engineering from the prestigious University of Waterloo, Ontario, Mr. Indy’s entrepreneurial journey began as a Coop student in his Canadian garage. From humble beginnings, he transformed MagickWoods into a global powerhouse with operations spanning across North America and Asia. Today, MagickWoods stands tall with an impressive presence in renowned retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards. Mr. Indy’s bold vision includes establishing a strong domestic presence in the USA, facilitating the transformation from China to Aurora. His innovative approach involves forging exclusive partnerships with retailers, creating bespoke brands tailored to their discerning customer base.

With an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, Mr. Indy is a firm believer in the digital economy. His passion for enhancing the customer experience led him to pioneer the use of cuttingedge 3D and augmented reality technologies in kitchen design, revolutionising the industry. Demonstrating his forward-thinking mindset, Mr. Indy recently unveiled Magickhome.com, an exceptional ecommerce platform that offers direct-to-consumer digital sales channels, further expanding his reach and impact. Notably, he holds a patent for his groundbreaking invention, the Bath weighing scale product, exemplifying his dedication to innovation.

Mr. Indy’s exceptional contributions have earned him a plethora of accolades. From prestigious design awards for his innovative creations at Bath Furniture to receiving the esteemed Young Entrepreneur Award from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, his outstanding achievements have been recognised on numerous occasions. Additionally, his remarkable export performance and job creation efforts have garnered accolades from the Government of India, solidifying his reputation as an industry trailblazer. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavours, Mr. Indy actively engages in social causes close to his heart. As the co-founder of CanTYD, a non-profit organisation focused on youth development in Canada, he channels his passion for empowering the younger generation. Furthermore, he dedicated four years of his life to serving on the Southeast Asian Consultative Committee of the Metropolitan Toronto Police, striving to create a safer community for all.

As a proud parent of three children, Mr. Indy finds solace in the embrace of nature. Whether it’s the thrill of running, the serenity of hiking, the pursuit of adventure through hunting, or the freedom of cycling amidst the majestic Rocky Mountains, he cherishes the moments that rejuvenate his spirit. Mr. Indrakumar Pathmanadan, the epitome of entrepreneurial brilliance, continues to redefine industry standards through his remarkable achievements. Join us at our university as we draw inspiration from Mr.Indy’s journey, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and unwavering determination.