Job Description
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
A member of the David Pieris Group, David Pieris Racing & Leisure (Private) Limited (DPRL) is the holding company of its leisure cluster which includes Pearl Bay Bandaragama, a unique leisure offering that brings together Sri Lanka’s first water park, built and certified to European Health and Safety Standards and a FIA/CIK certified leisure and professional karting track, Speedbay at Port City Colombo and Hill Cottage Nuwara Eliya.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to deliver an exceptional guest service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handle core accounting operations including preparation of bank reconciliations, other balance sheet reconciliations, processing of payment vouchers and journal entries and management of petty cash.
- Fund transfers, month-end financial reporting, and assistance in monthly tax return filing (data compilation & report preparation).
- Support the Manager-Finance & Accounting in preparation of periodical financial statements and other ad-hoc reports as and when required.
- Formulate effective financial policies & procedures in consultation with Manager-Finance & Accounting whilst ensuring the effective implementation of them.
- Proper maintenance of Company Fixed Assets Register and follow up on receivables & payables related to the company.
- Liaise with operations, projects and other divisions to support and manage business challenges in an effective and innovative manner.
- Ensure strict compliance of all applicable regulatory requirements including company’s act, BOI regulations, tax regulations, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
- A Degree preferably in finance / accountancy or a related professional qualification from a recognized institution such as ICASL, ACCA, CIMA with 1-2 years of experience in a related field.
- Sound knowledge in management and financial accounting, taxation and auditing.
- Hands-on experience with computerized accounting packages and MS Office; experience in ERP/accounting system implementations will be considered an added advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Sinhala is a must.
- Ability to analyse and resolve problems, exercising good judgment and independent timely decisions while maintaining strong ethical standards aligned to company policies and rules.
If you feel that you meet our expectations, apply in confidence by email or post, within seven (07) days of this advertisement, providing contact details of two non-related referees and indicating the position applied for, in the subject line of the email or top left corner of the envelope.
Divisional Manager – Human Resources, David Pieris Racing & Leisure (Private) Limited, No. 162/F, Maitree Mawatha, Walgama, Bandaragama
careers.leisure@dpmco.com