Job Description
Melstacorp PLC is a highly diversified public listed conglomerate, recognized as one of the most profitable organizations in the country, with business interests in beverages, plantations, telecommunication, financial services and other diversified sectors. We believe in attracting and retain the best talent to ensure continuous growth of our business.
SENIOR ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of assigned SBUs within the Group Shared Services function, in compliance with SLFRS/LKAS and Group reporting requirements.
- Carry out month-end and year-end closing, including review of journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions, and reconcile general ledger and intercompany balances to support Group consolidation.
- Manage trade payables and receivables for assigned SBUs, including invoicing, payment processing, and following up on outstanding balances through debtors ageing reports.
- Perform bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, and petty cash management for assigned entities.
- Compute VAT, SSCL, WHT, Stamp Duty, and Income Tax, and ensure timely submission of returns and statutory payments for all assigned SBUs.
- Prepare management accounts, variance analyses, and budgets for SBU heads and Group Finance.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors for assigned SBUs, and ensure adherence to Group accounting policies, internal controls, and shared service SLAs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Part qualification in CA / CMA / CIMA, with a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy / Finance from a recognized university.
- A minimum of 04 years' experience in accounting / finance, including hands-on experience in finalizing financial statements.
- Experience in a shared services, group, or multi-entity environment will be an added advantage.
- Sound knowledge of SLFRS/LKAS and Sri Lankan tax regulations.
- Experience in ORACLE / ACCSOFT ERP or an equivalent accounting package will be an added advantage.
- Age between 23 and 30 years.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with multiple business units.
- Exceptional time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage competing deadlines across entities.
- Highly self-motivated, with a keen interest in learning, flexibility, and a can-do attitude towards work.
with the names and contact details of two non-related referees
Send Your CV To: careers.corp@melsta.com
Manager HR- Melstacorp PLC, No.110, Norris Canal Road, Colombo -10