Accountant - Cargills (Ceylon) PLC

Cargills (Ceylon) PLC
Colombo 4, Sri Lanka
Job Category: Accounting & Finance

OUR CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES ARE AS FAR-REACHING AS OUR BUSINESS

Accountant

Opportunity to spearhead the accelerated investment drive across Sri Lanka.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the annual budgeting process and actively participate in the business planning process.
• Provide periodic financial analysis and crucial forecasting for business decisions.
• Compile and presenting reports, budgets, business plans, and commentaries on financial statements.
• Assist in developing Internal controls, monitoring compliance, and exceptional reporting.
• Liaise with various internal and external business partners (including internal and external auditors).
• Prepare and present feasibility reports for new projects/investments.
• Supervise the operations finance team to ensure smooth functioning.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified or a passed finalist in ICASL / ACCA and/or a bachelor's degree in finance / accounting from a recognized University.
• Experience in an audit firm is required.
• Age below 30 years.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision to achieve strict deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in MS Office.

Compensation and Application:

Selected applicants will be offered an attractive remuneration package, reflecting industry leadership and performance.

Please send in your resume to the email address below.

Email: careers@cargillsceylon.com

Please ensure the subject line mentions the post applied for: "Accountant".

Contact: Group Chief Human Resource Officer, No: 28, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Premier Pacific Pinnacle Building, Colombo 04.

Closing Date: December 3, 2025

Career Insights: Corporate Accounting in Retail & Distribution

The Accountant role at Cargills Retail, a key subsidiary of one of Sri Lanka's largest conglomerates, involves high-level financial planning, analysis, and control. This position goes beyond simple bookkeeping, focusing heavily on business partnership, forecasting, budgeting, and feasibility reporting to support the company's rapid expansion.

The mandatory requirement for experience in an audit firm is crucial. This background ensures the candidate has strong knowledge of IFRS/SLFRS, internal controls, and corporate compliance standards, which are essential for managing the complex financial landscape of a large retail, manufacturing, and food distribution network.

Tips for a Successful Application:

• Audit Experience: Clearly detail your tenure and responsibilities within the audit firm, emphasizing exposure to internal controls and financial reporting standards.
• Professional Status: Specify your exact status (Fully Qualified or Passed Finalist) for ICASL/ACCA.
• Feasibility/Forecasting: If you have any experience with financial modeling, feasibility studies, or corporate budgeting/forecasting, make sure to highlight these skills as they align directly with the core responsibilities.

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