Assistant Manager - Accounts Payables

Accounting / Auditing / Finance

About the Employer

Job Description

Assistant Manager - Accounts Payables

Requirements

  • Lead and oversee Accounts Payable & Finance Operations
  • Manage high-volume invoice processing and end-to-end AP activities
  • Lead, coach and develop the team to achieve KPIs and operation
  • Monitor and drive KPIs, process efficiency, and quality standards within the team.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, managing client expectations.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop a team of 10+, building a high-performing finance team.
  • Identify process gaps, implement efficiency improvements, and contribute to finance transformation initiatives.
  • Be prepared to work extra hours during month-end, audits, or client/management requirements.

Responsibilities

  • 6+ years of experience in finance operations or BPO environments
  • At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role within a Shared Services environment.
  • Fully or partly qualified in Finance or Accounting, with a degree or professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, CMA, AAT, or CA.
  • Hands-on experience in Accounts Payable and Invoice Processing
  • Hands-on SAP experience is mandatory
  • Proven leadership & team management experience.
  • Good knowledge of Sri Lankan taxation and IRD-related matters
  • Ability to work in high-volume transactional environments with strict SLA adherence

What We Offer

  • An opportunity to work in a dynamic, friendly, exciting, and fun-filled environment.
  • An entry into the John Keells Group, Sri Lanka's largest listed conglomerate.
  • Continuous Training in accounting, soft skills, best practices.
  • Fulfill training requirements of ACCA, CIMA, CMA and CA Sri Lanka.