Job Description
JOIN US FOR A REWARDING CAREER
Trade Promoters Limited (TPL) established in 1976, TPL is the authorized sole distributor in Sri Lanka & the Maldives for Cummins Inc., USA, one of the largest diesel engine manufacturers in the world and a Fortune 500 company. TPL employs over 350 staff, and is the most trusted partner in providing reliable solutions to the power generation and marine industry. TPL is well known for its engineering and technical expertise, and is able to deliver innovative solutions for any commercial, industrial, recreational, emergency, and residential power need.
POST OF
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Join our dynamic team and build a rewarding career with us. We are looking for a detail-oriented, responsible professional who is passionate about accounting and financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial results and variance analyses.
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing, including general-ledger reviews, reconciliations, schedules, provisions and journal entries.
- Review VAT, SSCL, WHT, income tax and other statutory computations and returns, ensuring timely compliance.
- Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, collections and supplier payments.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, IRD audits, VAT refund processes and audits of related companies.
- Monitor project costs, inventory, work in progress, margins and profitability.
- Coordinate the annual budgeting and forecasting process and participate in performance-review meetings.
- Strengthen internal controls, improve finance processes and maintain accurate, audit-ready records.
- Allocate duties, monitor deadlines and performance, and guide and coach Finance team members.
- Coordinate with other departments on financial matters and handle routine finance decisions within approved authority limits.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance, from a recognized university.
- Currently pursuing the Strategic Level of Chartered Accountancy or an equivalent qualification from another recognized professional accounting body.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Accounting and Finance, preferably in an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
- Thorough knowledge of SLFRS/LKAS and their practical application.
- Strong knowledge of Sri Lankan taxation and current regulatory developments.
- Experience in management accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audits and internal controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
- Experience in a project-based, engineering, importing or trading organization would be an added advantage.
Required Competences
- Strong analytical ability and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Good communication, team-supervision and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop, improve and monitor finance processes.
- Proactive, dependable and supportive team-player attitude.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Supportive and professional Finance team environment.
- Opportunity to complete the required CA Sri Lanka practical training under the Non-Public Practice category, as TPL is an approved training organization.
- Hands-on exposure to payables, reconciliations, audits, budgeting, taxation, financial reporting, team supervision and finance-department management.
Please forward your CV with names and contact details of two non-related referees within 7 days of this advertisement to [email protected]
