Job Description
Job Category:
Finance Assistant based in Anuradhapura
Location:
Field Office, Anuradhapura
Type:
Short Term Temporary Assignment
Reporting To:
Finance Manager
Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation (SLCDF)
SLCDF is a non-profit, participatory development organization established in 2002, evolving from the Sri Lanka Canada Development Fund project. SLCDF has over 30 years of experience working with more than 3,500 CBOs/small groups and 330 voluntary organizations across 18 districts. The organization provides resources and support to disadvantaged and vulnerable communities with the help of local and international donors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support partner organizations/NGOs to implement and manage the online cash book system.
- Conduct regular financial verifications of partner organizations, including reviewing vouchers, bills, invoices, and procurement documentation.
- Provide on-the-job training for staff of partner organizations and SLCDF on financial procedures.
- Ensure timely submission of monthly financial reports from partner organizations.
- Assist the process of obtaining quotations from suppliers and vendors for SLCDF’s direct implementation projects.
- Handle advance settlements and ensure timely reconciliation of accounts.
- Assist the finance team with day-to-day financial operations.
- Contribute to bookkeeping, data management, account reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
- Support financial audits and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Part-qualified in a recognized professional accounting body (e.g., AAT or equivalent) or higher qualification.
- Basic understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with accounting software is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Effective communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.
Interested individuals may submit their Curriculum Vitae directly to recruitment@slcdf.org on or before 30th June 2025. Kindly include the position title in the subject line “Finance Assistant based in Anuradhapura” of your email.
Join us at SLCDF and contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We look forward to receiving your application!
Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation
# 29, Campus Road, Raththanapitiya,
Boralesgamuwa.