Job Description
“Happiness Is Always at The Edge – Change and be Happy!”
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Are You Ready to Shape the Future and Lead with Excellence?
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Waters Edge, a benchmark of Sri Lankan hospitality, is seeking a skilled and experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of the hotel, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial performance across all business functions. The role is responsible for managing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost control, and revenue management while supporting strategic decision-making.
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As we continue to uphold our commitment to operational excellence and sustainable business growth, Waters Edge offers outstanding career opportunities for individuals who are analytically strong, detail-oriented, and passionate about financial management within a dynamic hospitality environment. Reporting to the Director – Finance, we invite applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates to join our team as a Finance Manager.
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Finance Manager
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Responsibilities
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n- Oversee the overall financial operations of the organization, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
n- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
n- Provide strategic financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support business planning, decision-making, and organizational growth.
n- Develop and maintain effective financial controls, accounting procedures, and reporting systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
n- Lead revenue assurance, cost control, and inventory management initiatives to enhance profitability and financial performance.
n- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and compliance requirements.
n- Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team while fostering collaboration with cross-functional departments to achieve organizational objectives.
n- Monitor financial performance and prepare management reports, forecasts, and budget variance analyses to support continuous business improvement.
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Additional lines about Responsibilities? If there were extra bullets; We'll add a final bullet with: “Also ensure alignment with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.” But not in image. To be safe, we can not add extra bullets.
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Qualifications and Experience
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n- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, together with a full professional qualification in ACCA, CA Sri Lanka, or an equivalent accounting qualification.
n- Minimum 5–7 years of proven experience in finance management or a similar leadership role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
n- Strong expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, P&L analysis, balance sheet management, accounting standards, taxation, and statutory compliance.
n- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial insights and support business decision-making through effective financial planning and analysis.
n- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
n- Proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms, and advanced Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
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“If you have a passion for setting industry standards in hospitality, we invite you to join us on this journey.”
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This role is for immediate hire and applications will be closed within 5 days of this advertisement.
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Please e-mail your resume to careers@watersedge.lk
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Please mention the position applied for in FULL CAPITALS in the subject header.
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Waters Edge is an equal opportunity employer.