Job Description
TAKING SRI LANKA TO THE WORLD
Junior Executive - Finance
This role is responsible for supporting finance operations through effective inventory and treasury management activities. The position involves processing and verifying Tea Goods Received Notes (GRNs), conducting stock counts and inventory reconciliations, investigating stock variances, and ensuring the accuracy of inventory movements across warehouses and operations. The role also includes preparing bank reconciliations, recording treasury-related transactions, supporting month-end and year-end closing activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements while coordinating with relevant stakeholders to maintain accurate financial records.
Established in 1998 as the export arm of Sunshine Holdings
Sunshine Tea is a leading exporter of premium Ceylon tea, serving over 80 clients across the US, Europe, the Far East, and the Middle East. The company offers around 200 tea varieties, including flagship brand Zesta and its own brands AvanTea, Gordon Frazer, and Teazup. Its state-of-the-art factory processes over 11 million kilos annually, covering cleaning, blending, and packing with advanced technology. Supported by over 100 employees, Sunshine Tea generates more than USD 25 million in foreign exchange each year. Its diverse product range includes tea bags and bulk tea, backed by globally recognized certifications such as ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, GMP, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Halaal, and SMETA.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline, with active pursuit of a professional qualification such as CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA, CMA, or an equivalent qualification
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with sound knowledge of inventory management, stock controls, bank reconciliations, and accounting processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and effectively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in stock reconciliation, warehouse inventory management, and treasury operations will be an added advantage
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and commitment to compliance and internal controls
