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Senior Accountant

Colombo 2 FULL_TIME 1 month ago
Company: Lanka Sathosa Limited
Location: Colombo 2
Type: FULL_TIME
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Job Role

  • Oversee day-to-day financial operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Monitor and manage cash flow, budgets, and forecasts to support business operations.
  • Conduct cost analysis and profitability assessments for FMCG products and outlet operations.
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal financial policies.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors for periodic audits and implement audit recommendations.
  • Support management with data-driven insights for decision-making, pricing strategies, and inventory control.
  • Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions to minimize losses or inefficiencies.
  • Supervise and guide junior accounting staff in maintaining accounting records and compliance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Commerce, Finance Management, or Business Administration recognized by U.G.C.
  • Postgraduate Degree qualification (master’s) or full membership of a recognized professional "Chartered" institute.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience at a managerial level in a Corporation, Statutory Board, Institution, or a reputed private institution.
  • Age: Should be not less than 35 years and not more than 55 years.

Salary and Benefits

  • Basic Salary: LKR 123,019.00
  • Cost of Living: LKR 17,800.00
  • Professional Allowance: LKR 25,000.00
  • Transport Allowance: LKR 50,000.00
  • Communication Allowance: LKR 2,000.00
  • Permanent Basis with entitlement to EPF and ETF.

Ideal Candidates Should Also

  • Have experience in a reputed commercial or multinational organization in a similar capacity.
  • Exhibit excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizing skills.
  • Possess strong leadership qualities and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate good IT skills.
  • Have a proven ability to lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams.

How to Apply

If you have the right qualifications and experience, please submit your curriculum vitae to vacancies@lankasathosa.org within 10 days of this advertisement. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email.

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Use the Apply form on this page to submit your CV (PDF/DOC/DOCX). You can also include a short cover letter.
This position is FULL_TIME.
The role is based in Colombo 2.
Salary details are not disclosed by the employer.
No closing date is listed. Apply early as roles may be filled on a rolling basis.
Typically it includes an application review, one or more interviews, and (for some roles) a skills assessment or test. Exact steps may vary by employer.
The role is posted by Lanka Sathosa Limited.
Tailor your CV to match the role, keep it to 1–2 pages, and add a short cover letter describing how your recent work aligns with the job requirements.

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