Job Description
VACANCIES
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon is the successor to the Chemical Society of Ceylon (founded in 1941) and was established in the year 1971 for the general advancement of the science and practice of chemistry. The Institute was incorporated by Act of Parliament No.15 of 1972.
Applications are invited for the following posts from the citizens of Sri Lanka who possess the qualifications and experience specified under each post as given below;
1. POST OF SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Qualifications and experience:
- Full qualification in ICASL/CIMA/ACCA. In addition, a degree in the field of Finance or Accountancy is preferred.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar capacity. Candidates with exposure and experience in private higher educational institutes/private sector service industry preferred.
- Good knowledge in accounting packages preferably QB, sound IT knowledge, and exposure to computerized accounting environment, handling corporate tax and experience in preparing financial accounts and budgets.
- Excellent supervisory, communication & interpersonal skills & high level of accuracy. Good written and oral communication skills in English
Other terms:
- Salary: Negotiable
- Appointment: The appointment is in the permanent cadre for applicants below 60 yrs of age, subject to three-year probation period which may be extended at the discretion of the Council of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. Applicants retired from government/university service and having the relevant qualifications and experience could be considered to recruit to the above post on a contract basis. Working on weekends is essential but two weekdays will be given off in lieu.
2. POST OF ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (Examinations)
Qualifications and Experience:
- The applicant should possess a) Bachelor's Degree (Hon) in Science / Administration / Management from a recognized University / Higher Educational Institute
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Science / Administration / Management with First or Second Class from a recognized University / Higher Educational Institute
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Science / Administration / Management with a Postgraduate Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Administration / Management from a recognized University / Higher Educational Institute
- AND Post qualified minimum of two-year experience in general administration/coordination of educational programmes
- c) Experience in IT and software handling
- Experience in conducting examinations and coordinating examinations-related work in higher education institutions will be an added qualification.
Other terms:
Salary: All-inclusive monthly salary will be Rs.85,300/-.
Languages/skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English / Sinhala is a must with sound knowledge in Microsoft office packages.
Appointment: The appointment is permanent subject to three-year probation period. Working on week-ends is essential but two week-days will be given off in lieu.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
The employee will be a member of the Employees' Provident Fund and Employee Trust Fund and contributions would be made to the said schemes by the Employer and Employee in accordance with the relevant Acts.
Only short-listed applicants based on the highest qualifications and experience will be called for an interview and selection will be based on the performance at the interview.
Applications giving all particulars of qualifications, experience and other relevant information with two non-related referees should be sent under registered cover with the name of the post appearing in the advertisement written on the top left-hand corner of the envelope to the Registrar, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 341/22, Kotte Road, Welikada, Rajagiriya by registered post or by an e-mail (vacancy@ichemc.edu.lk) not later than 18th August 2026.
Registrar
Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
04/08/2026