Assistant Accountant - Lanka Sathosa Limited

Lanka Sathosa Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Assistant Accountant

Role of Lanka Sathosa Ltd:

• Provide products at affordable prices with high quality to a larger consumer community in a respected manner.
• Serve as a platform for SMEs to sell their products without any hassle.
• Connect farmers with traders with minimal restrictions.
• Be an organization with a culture driven by the highest integrity, supporting all its stakeholders to achieve their objectives, including employees.

Job Role:

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring expenditures, and reporting variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports in compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
• Facilitate internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal controls, recommending improvements where necessary.
• Work closely with other departments to gather financial data and support organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

1 or 2 below for External Candidates:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance Management, Commerce, or Business Administration recognized by U.G.C.
2. Having completed the intermediate Certificate of a recognized professional Chartered institute in a relevant subject area.

Age: Should not be less than 22 years and not more than 45 years.

Salary & Other Allowances:

Salary will be paid subject to the Government Circulars.

Nature of Appointment:

Permanent Basis with entitlement to EPF and ETF.

The Ideal Candidates Should Also:

• Have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizing skills.
• Possess strong leadership qualities and interpersonal communication skills.
• Be able to demonstrate good IT skills.
• A proven ability to lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams.

Every Applicant:

• Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Should be physically and mentally fit to discharge the duties of the post well.
• Should be of excellent moral character.

If you have the right qualifications and experience, please submit your curriculum vitae with copies of certificates within 14 days of this advertisement to: vacancies@lankasathosa.org

(The post applied should be indicated in the subject line of the email.)

Closing Date: 13/06/2025