Job Description
Office Assistant (Admin & Accounts Support)
Commonwealth Union (Pvt) Ltd
Havelock Road, Colombo 05
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Working days / hours: [Monday to Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. / Saturday half day]
About the role
We are looking for a reliable and well-organized Office Assistant to support our administration and accounts team with day-to-day outside work, payment follow-ups and record keeping.
Key responsibilities
- Visit banks to submit and collect cheques, collect statements, and handle other bank-related work.
- Visit government and statutory offices (IRD, EPF, ETF and others) to submit and collect documents and payment receipts.
- Make utility bill payments (electricity, water, telephone, internet) on time.
- Purchase office supplies and pantry items using the company petty cash card, and submit receipts.
- Maintain organized files of cheques, vouchers, invoices, payment records and receipts.
- Assist the accounts team with basic bookkeeping entries and document filing.
- Keep a daily log of errands completed and petty cash card expenses.
- Carry out other office duties assigned by management.
Qualifications and requirements
- Own motorbike with a valid motorbike driving licence
- Passed G.C.E. O/L and A/L. A Diploma-level or higher qualification in Accounting is highly recommended. AAT or equivalent qualifications in Accounting or Business Studies will be considered an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of accounting, filing and documentation.
- Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage, but fresh applicants with the right attitude may apply.
- Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel); knowledge of an accounting package is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of Sinhala and/or Tamil; basic English.
- Familiarity with banking and government office procedures is preferred.
- Age: [22 to 35 years]
- Honest, punctual, responsible, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Preference given to candidates living in or near Colombo.
What we offer
- Fuel / petrol allowance
- EPF and ETF
- Friendly work environment with job stability
- [Other allowances, bonus or incentives]
How to apply
Send your CV, with a recent photo, contact numbers and copies of your educational certificates, to:
The Admin Director
Commonwealth Union (Pvt) Ltd
Email: admin@commonwealthunion.com