Job Description

Post of Finance Executive

Talenta People Management Solutions is on a headhunt for qualified/partly qualified individuals with exposure to SAP who has a drive for results and is passionate to build a career in finance, for their client who is based in Colombo.

Key Responsibilities

  • Record daily financial transactions, maintain proper documentations and handling petty cash.
  • Monitor petty cash cash receipts & reimbursement of petty cash flow.
  • Monitoring insurance renewals, liaising for new insurance policies, payments and handling all related documents.
  • Ensure accurate posting of entries in accounting systems and calculating sales commission / Batta and arranging for timely payments, verifying employee expense claims, reimbursements etc.
  • Manage accounts payable, including invoice verification and timely vendor payments.
  • Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing and follow-up on outstanding payments from clients. Support in stock verification and monitoring process.
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts, resolve discrepancies and pass relevant journal entries, when required.
  • Prepare profit and loss statements, Balance sheets and cash flow reports, Support budgeting and forecasting processes, variance analysis, cost monitoring and provide cost effective suggestions/input to the Management.
  • Initiate and introduce proper internal & external audits/ control processes and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Preparation, follow up and monitor leased assets outstanding reports with relevant entries and bring to the notice to the management any matters of concern.
  • Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, clients, auditors and management as required.
  • Handle tax related matters including VAT, SSCL, APIT and WHT filings.
  • Overlook daily accounting tasks including SAP ensuring accuracy and timely posting of transactions.
  • Ensure smooth month end and year end closing processes and provide operational and financial insights to management for effective decision – making.

Required Skills, Experience and Education

  • 1-4 Years Experience in similar Role
  • should have worked in a reputed audit firm for at least 1 year (Mandatory)
  • Degree in finance, accounting or related filed or Final stage in CA / CIMA / ACCA
  • Excellent Analytical skills
  • Knowledge in SAP system will be a definite advantage.
  • Ability to multitask & Proficient handling accounts and work under minimum supervision
  • Proficiency in MS Office/Google Worksheets/Advanced Excel
  • Excellent communication skills in English & Sinhala, both written and verbal.

If you fulfill the above requirements, please forward your detailed cv to [email protected] and step into a rewarding career in Finance.