Description of Assistant / Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end product costing, maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), and perform monthly variance analysis on raw materials, labor and factory overheads.
• Preparation of Management & Financial Accounts
• Financial Reporting
• Ledger Management
• Reconciliations
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Tax & Compliance
• Data Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Bank and Regulatory Authority Liaison
• Payroll Processing

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Member/Passed Finalist/ Partly Qualified in ICASL (Institute of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka) or CIMA (Certified Institute of Management Accountants UK)
• Minimum 4-5 years of professional accounting experience. Prior experience in Accounting in a Manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., TALLY (Manufacturing Module) QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or SAP and advanced MS Excel
• High level of attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle confidential data ethically
• Self-starter, Ability to work independently and under pressure with minimum supervision
• Team Player, Strong Interpersonal skills and Positive attitude
• Excellent Communication skills in English and Sinhala