Assistant General Manager - Finance

Accounting / Auditing / Finance

About the Employer

Job Description

Drive Your Career Forward. Accelerate with Us in the Automotive Industry!

United Motors Lanka PLC has been moving people in comfort for over 80 years. As a trusted leader in the automotive industry, we continue to set new standards in service, innovation, and engineering excellence.

As part of the United Motors Group, one of our fully owned subsidiary companies is expanding its operations island-wide. To support this growth, we are seeking passionate, smart, and disciplined individuals who are ready to take on new challenges and build a rewarding career within the Group.

Join our team today by applying for the following vacancy.

Assistant General Manager - Finance

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage the finance and accounting functions of the assigned sector/company in line with Group policies, Accounting standards, statutory requirements and internal control procedures.
  • Ensure timely, accurate and complete financial reporting to the reporting, including monthly management accounts, financial statements, variance analyses, budgets, forecasts and other required reports.
  • Monitor sector/company financial performance, identify key trends, highlight variances and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
  • Coordinate effectively with external auditors and internal auditors to ensure timely and successful completion of audits.
  • Facilitate audit requirements by providing accurate information, explanations, schedules and supporting documents within agreed timelines.
  • Review findings and ensure the effective implementation of internal and external audit recommendations, including follow-up actions and process improvements.
  • Strengthen financial processes, reporting systems and internal controls to improve accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
  • Liaise with tax consultants, banks, regulatory bodies and other relevant stakeholders on finance-related matters.
  • Support senior management in financial analysis, investment evaluations, pricing decisions and business planning activities.

Qualifications and Experiences

  • Full professional qualification in CA Sri Lanka or an equivalent recognized accounting qualification.
  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field would be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 05-10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including at least 05 years in a senior managerial capacity.
  • Sound knowledge of Sri Lankan Accounting Standards (SLFRS/LKAS), taxation, budgeting, financial planning, internal controls and corporate finance.
  • Strong analytical, leadership, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
  • High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide finance-related guidance to business units.
  • Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
  • If you are confident that you satisfy the above requirements, please email or post your resume to reach us within 07 days of this advertisement. Addressed to General Manager HR & Administration, United Motors Lanka PLC, No. 100, Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 02.

Email — careers@unitedmotors.lk