Job Description
FINANCE EXECUTIVE / FINANCE ASSISTANT
Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited, a leading Sri Lankan dairy company, is committed to producing high-quality products with 100% locally sourced milk. Since 2006, we have supported local farmers and contributed to the growth of Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector.
What is the role?
As part of our Finance Department, you will be responsible for a range of activities that ensure the smooth and efficient handling of financial transactions and reporting.
Finance Executive
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Process financial and accounting transactions accurately and on time.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and perform general ledger reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.
- Handle tax-related matters such as VAT computations, schedules, and income tax/statutory submissions.
- Prepare cost breakdowns, analytical reports, and balance sheet schedules.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly MIS (Management Information System) reports for strategic decision-making.
- Assist in compiling data for internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
What knowledge and skills are expected in an ideal candidate?
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Partly qualified in CA, CIMA, CPA, or ACCA.
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
- Hands-on experience with SAP will be an added advantage.
- Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure.
Finance Assistant
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Invoicing, processing payments, and following up on overdue accounts to ensure timely collections.
- Reconcile bank statements and financial discrepancies to ensure accuracy in records.
- Monitor & track company expenses, ensuring that they stay within budget.
- Maintain accurate financial records and organize necessary documentation.
What knowledge and skills are expected in an ideal candidate?
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or completion of AAT, or part qualifications in CA or ACCA.
- 1–2 years of experience in a similar role. Prior experience in an audit firm will be considered an added advantage.
- A good understanding of ERP systems or accounting software is essential.
These positions are based at Corporate Office in Colombo 03. The working days are from Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
Interested candidates please mention the position in the subject line and forward your resumes to careers@pelwattedairy.com within 7 days of this advertisement.