Senior Lecturer Gr II

Mr. J. Aloy Niresh

Mr. Jenanathan Aloy Niresh has developed a research-focused academic career in the field of accounting. His research interests include integrated reporting, social auditing, and the intersection of accounting with climate change, with the aim of enhancing sustainability and responsible governance. He has published numerous papers in reputable management journals, bridging the gap between theory and practice. As a lecturer, Mr. Jenanathan Aloy Niresh focuses on creating a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the financial world. He mentors students and fosters an inclusive learning environment that encourages critical engagement with the material. He has taught various accounting courses at two prominent state universities in Sri Lanka. Additionally, Mr. Jenanathan Aloy Niresh is actively involved in professional and community development initiatives, serving on committees that enhance educational frameworks and promote financial literacy among local businesses. This holistic approach has enriched his academic journey, connecting theory with practical applications to benefit both students and the community.

Email Address

aloyniresh@univ.jfn.ac.lk

Phone Number

+94706137080

Location

jaffna

Advanced Audit and Assurance
International Accounting
Digital Accounting
Contemporary Business Issues.

Served as the coordinator for the Personal and Professional Development Programme conducted by the Department of Accounting in 2024 and 2025.
Served as the Acting Head of the Department of Accounting with effect from 16th May 2023.
Student Counsellor at the University of Jaffna from 08th March 2023 to 07th March 2024.
Treasurer for the International Conference on Contemporary Management – 2024.
Chief Editor, Inaugural Pamphlet for the University of Vavuniya, 2021.
Student counselor at the University of Vavuniya – 01st November 2015 to 15th April 2016, 18th April 2016 to 17th April 2017, & 07th March 2020 to 06th March 2021.
Chief Editor, Prospectus for 2018/2019 & 2019/2020, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya.
Organizer, “Road to Adulthood” workshop conducted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Chairperson for the establishment of Alumni Association of the Faculty of Business Studies (AAFBS), University of Vavuniya.
Chairperson, Committee for the preparation of Annual Report 2020, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya.
Chairperson, Web committee, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya (05th March 2020 to 04th March 2021 & 05th March 2021 to 28th October 2021).
Coordinator, Internship Training, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya (01st June 2014 to 01st June 2015).

- Niresh, J. A. (2024). Does carbon emission disclosure affect market performance? Evidence from Sri Lanka. South Asian Journal of Business Insights, 4(1), 20–40. https://doi.org/10.4038/sajbi.v4i1.62

- Sarmila, K., & Niresh, J. A. (2023). Corporate governance and corporate social responsibility disclosures: Evidence from listed companies in Sri Lanka. South Asian Journal of Finance, 3(1), 23–37.

- Niresh, J. A., & Balaputhiran, S. (2022). Ohlson’s model as a tool to predict performance: A comparative study between Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and banking industry. Sri Lankan Journal of Banking and Finance, 5(1), 1–21.

- Niresh, J. A., & Silva, W. H. E. (2020). Corporate social responsibility disclosure dimensions and financial performance: A study of selected listed banks, finance and insurance companies in Sri Lanka. Accountancy, Business, and Public Interest, 1–19.

- Niresh, J. A., & Silva, W. H. E. (2018). The nexus between corporate social responsibility disclosure and financial performance: Evidence from the listed banks, finance and insurance companies in Sri Lanka. Accounting and Finance Research, 7(2), 65–82. https://doi.org/10.5430/afr.v7n2p65

- Resource person on “developing and making a presentation” in the Seminar Series on Business Research (SSBR) – 2022 conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
- Resource person for the workshop on Grade Point Average (GPA) System organized by the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya on 08.08.2018.
- Resource person on the topic of “Introduction to Accounting and Terminology in Accounting”, orientation programme, University of Vavuniya – 2017/2018.
- Resource person for the Accounting Theory and Standards coordinated by the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), 01.10.2022 to 30.09.2023.

- Visiting lecturer, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, 2020.
- Visiting lecturer, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, 2021.