Job Description
JOIN A TEAM DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE
The CBL Group is one of Sri Lanka's largest food conglomerates manufacturing biscuits, chocolates, cake, cereal, textured soy, coconut, spices and organic products. CBL brands Munchee, Ritzbury, Revello, Tiara, Samaposha, Nutrine, Sera and Lankasoy are market leaders and household names. The Group consists of eight business units in Sri Lanka and two overseas and, exports its products to over 70 countries across the globe. Purpose driven business forms the core of CBL's operations and we are guided by our core values of caring, quality, innovation and integrity. We believe in equal opportunities for growth and we foster a caring, learning, high performance culture that promotes ethical and responsible business. The CBL team is committed to good business practices and we are passionate about making positive changes and meaningful impacts for every stakeholder in our value chain. We are looking for individuals that share our commitment to creating great food that enriches lives and supports Sri Lanka's growth.
DESIGNATION: ASSISTANT MANAGER - FINANCE
COMPANY NAME: CBL FOODS INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD.
LOCATION: RANALA
ROLE PROFILE
- Oversee timely preparation and completion of monthly management accounts within three working days, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Review and approve journal entries, bank reconciliations, management accounts, budgets, and key financial data.
- Lead tax compliance across all statutory requirements, including VAT, SSCL, WHT, PAYE, ICT, Stamp Duty, BOI reporting, and income tax filings.
- Manage audits and regulatory matters, including IRD assessments, tax appeals, tax clearances, transfer pricing, and annual audits.
- Handle end-to-end treasury operations, including cash flow management, bank facilities, foreign currency transactions, import payments, and dividend-related solvency reporting.
- Approve and control all payments, including salaries, supplier payments, loans, welfare payments, statutory payments, and intercompany transactions.
- Provide financial advice to group entities, welfare societies, and subsidiaries, including reporting, audits, insurance claims, and stakeholder coordination.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized university with fully qualifications/ finalist of CA, ACCA, or CIMA.
- 3-4 years of experience in financial accounting within manufacturing, FMCG, or large corporate environments.
- Knowledge and exposure in Financial Accounting, Tax, Treasury and Operational Finance Functions.
- Hands-on experience in accounting packages. (SAP)
- Sound knowledge and exposure related to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Should possess excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
Please apply with details of 2 non related referees to [email protected].
